Wilkes County North Carolina
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Wilkes County North Carolina
Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, Wilkes County North Carolina is known as “where the mountains begin”. Founded in 1778, the county is full of history. In fact, Daniel Boone once called Wilkes County North Carolina home. With an excellent location near the High Country of North Carolina, Hickory NC, and Winston-Salem NC, Wilkes County NC is a place of scenic small towns, unparalleled beauty, and plenty of outdoor fun. More and more people are finding out what a wonderful place Wilkes County NC is to live, work, and vacation.

Historically, Wilkes County North Carolina has had a long relationship with the Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse, as the nationally known company was started in the Wilkes County NC town of North Wilkesboro in 1946.

Outdoor activities abound for residents and visitors in Wilkes County NC. Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway, trout fish in one of the many stocked streams and rivers, enjoy boating on Kerr Scott Lake, or rock climb at Stone Mountain. Just a short drive brings you to the High Country of North Carolina for winter fun at the NC ski resorts.

Wilkes County North Carolina is known as the location of Stone Mountain NC – a popular destination for camping, horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. Merlefest, held each year on the last weekend in April, is an outdoor music festival highlighting top bluegrass musicians, drawing fans from all over the world.

Gated communities in Wilkes County NC are now providing owners new lifestyle opportunities. Leatherwood Mountains offer nature lovers over one hundred miles of secluded trails for hiking and horseback riding. A Tom Kite golf course will soon be a reality at the new Ginn resort of Laurelmor. Leatherwood and Laurelmor, along with other gated developments including Chestnut Mountain Farms and Sutter’s Ridge, offer mountain living at its best!

Come discover Wilkes County North Carolina – an area of excellent location, beautiful mountain scenery, rolling farmlands, and wonderful people. For more information on Wilkes County NC real estate and other Blue Ridge Mountain real estate, contact us today!
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