Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center

Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center & Rest Stop is a warm, inviting place for travelers to stop & stretch their legs. Today, DOT has a new color, green!"

We provide information on things to do, places to stay or eat, find directions, and more. The Northwest North Carolina Visitors Center, designed by Raleigh-based architectural firm Innovative Design, is North Carolina Department of Transportation's first "sustainable" building design to implement LEED (Leadership of Energy and Environmental Design). The project has been designed to a LEED Gold sta

ndard. The Visitors Center, located about half a mile west of the intersection of US 421 and NC 115, serves a dual purpose: first, as a visitors center for Wilkes County and the Western mountain region of North Carolina, and second, as a highway rest area for Highway 421. The green facility will actively promote educating the general public on sustainable building design, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency and water conservation. By employing a beautiful green trail it also encourages those taking a break from driving to exercise while enjoying the site's natural features. From the building's solar systems, rainwater harvesting, day-lighting and green products to the numerous environmentally-sound site features, the Northwest North Carolina Visitors Center is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to learn more about practical green strategies. At the Visitors Center opening ceremony on October 1st, 2009, Department of Transportation Secretary, Eugene A Conti, Jr., highlighted NCDOT's increased emphasis on sustainable design by stating, "People think DOT's color is either yellow from our trucks or orange from construction cones.

City Florist of Wilkes thanks for sharing
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City Florist of Wilkes thanks for sharing

Order flowers online from your florist in North Wilkesboro, NC. City Florist, offers fresh flowers and hand delivery right to your door in North Wilkesboro.

Wilkes Art Gallery thanks for sharing
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Wilkes Art Gallery thanks for sharing

The time has come to announce the People’s Choice Award for the 44th Annual Blue Ridge Overview. Out of a total of 72 votes placed, the community chose “Aho in the Fall” by Chelsea Brown. Congratulations Chelsea!

Thank you to the community for placing your votes!

Grandfather Mountain thanks for sharing
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Grandfather Mountain thanks for sharing

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The Blowing Rock - Oldest Attraction in North Carolina thanks for sharing

Southern Charmers Country Store - Statesville thanks for sharing
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Southern Charmers Country Store - Statesville thanks for sharing

Storie Street Grille - Blowing Rock thanks for sharing
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Storie Street Grille - Blowing Rock thanks for sharing

Housemade roast beef sammie! Toasted bahn mi, gouda, caramelized onion, horseradish aioli, arugula, & au jus

SSG open til 9pm, Sidecar Bar til 10pm!

Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce thanks for sharing
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Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce thanks for sharing

We appreciate everyone who came out today to support us during our reopening! It’s great seeing multiple vehicles in our parking lot again!!!

Visit Banner Elk thanks for sharing
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Visit Banner Elk thanks for sharing

Perry Lowe Orchards - Moravian Falls thanks for sharing
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Perry Lowe Orchards - Moravian Falls thanks for sharing

Happy Friday!
We have Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious and 14 other apple varieties.
(*Fresh Sourdough Bread Delivered Friday Mornings)
Fresh Apple Cider * Sparkling Apple Cider * Dried Apples *NC Sweet Potatoes * Foothills Ham & Cheese * Local Sourwood Honey * Apple Butter * Apple Fritters * Sweet's Elderberry Syrup * Local Molasses and much more
Store Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 8am-4pm

Muddy Creek Music Hall & Cafe - Sparta thanks for sharing
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Muddy Creek Music Hall & Cafe - Sparta thanks for sharing

Muddy Creek Cafe will be celebrating Valentine's Day with a special menu on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 13, 14, and 15. 💗💗💗💗

The menu will be shared early next week and will include appetizers, entrees, desserts, and cocktails! 🥂 💕

Reservations for parties of 6 or more: (336) 372-5999

Explore Boone thanks for sharing
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Explore Boone thanks for sharing

From shopping to snowshoeing, read through our recommendations for indoor and outdoor activities to keep the whole family entertained all winter long.

Dixie Donuts - Wilkesboro thanks for sharing
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Dixie Donuts - Wilkesboro thanks for sharing

Stop by on this beautiful Friday and try one of our many shaved ice, lots of coffee flavors, Red Bull infusions, milkshakes, frappes, & more 🧋😍

Downtown Boone NC thanks for sharing
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Downtown Boone NC thanks for sharing

Today's the day! The first of 2025 is here! While today's just a tad bit chillier than it has been all week, it's still gorgeous outside! So, make sure to come on down to Downtown Boone and see what all our businesses have in store for today!

Stony Creek Vintage - Taylorsville thanks for sharing
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Stony Creek Vintage - Taylorsville thanks for sharing

Stardust Cellers - North Wilkesboro thanks for sharing
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Stardust Cellers - North Wilkesboro thanks for sharing

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Annatiques - North Wilkesboro thanks for sharing

Viist Banner Elk thanks for sharing
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Viist Banner Elk thanks for sharing

Address

2121 East US Highway 421
North Wilkesboro, NC
28659

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

(336) 667-1259

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Artist Kent Paulette at the Visitors Center today from 10 - 2.

Andrea Baldwin - Artist is at the Visitors Center today

John Peterson playing at the Northwest NC Visitor Center today.

Enjoying R. G. Absher at the Visitors Center today!’

Benjamin Barker playing Wildwood Flower on the hammered dulcimer today at the Visitors Center!

Benjamin Barker playing the Hammered Dulcimer today at the Visitors Center!

Come enjoy some live music with us. Larry Slack will be here until 1:45 today.

Jane Plaugher spinning with wool today at the Visitors Center

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