Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Wilkesboro is a lovely little town and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is mostly known for its annual MerleFest. It is a very popular music festival named in memory of the Grammy Award winner Doc Watson’s son, Eddy Merle Watson. Built along Yadkin River (south bank), Wilkesboro will surely excite nature and outdoor enthusiasts since it offers plenty of fun opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. A few of the top Wilkesboro tourist attractions include North Wilkesboro Speedway, W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, Wilkes Heritage Museum, Warrior Creek Mountain Bike Trails, and Cascades Falls. Regarding budget accommodation, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express are two of the top Wilkesboro, NC.