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.

Open and ready to see your smiling faces
06/19/2026

Open and ready to see your smiling faces

We are excited to have these great visitors today. Stop in and see us.
06/19/2026

We are excited to have these great visitors today. Stop in and see us.

06/18/2026

Silo Cinema Drive- In thanks for sharing

Downtown Boone, NC thanks for sharing
06/18/2026

Downtown Boone, NC thanks for sharing

Some of the most powerful stories come from the most talented women in the room. 🏔️✨

The East Boone Listening Room presents the Women's Songwriters Showcase at the Appalachian Theatre — one of our can't-miss sets of Boonerang weekend. Saturday, June 20 at 3:30 PM, and it's FREE!

Take a break from the festival hustle, settle into the cozy vibes of the historic theatre, and soak in original music from six incredibly talented women:

🎶 Cayla Fralick
🎶 Elizabeth McCorvey
🎶 Amanda Opelt
🎶 Sarah DeShields
🎶 Noan Partly
🎶 Erin Williams Banks

This is the kind of set you stumble into and can't stop thinking about. Make it part of your itinerary!

Full Boonerang schedule → www.boonerangfest.com

Christmas in July Festival thanks for sharing
06/18/2026

Christmas in July Festival thanks for sharing

Grandfather Mountain thanks for sharing
06/18/2026

Grandfather Mountain thanks for sharing

Chow down on Grandfather Mountain news every month by subscribing to our e-newsletter!

Join our email list to get updates on happenings around the mountain, learn about the park's latest offerings and have information about special events delivered directly to you.

This newsletter is a great way to ensure you don't miss out on popular mountain events that sell out fast!

Sign up at grandfather.com/connect/receive-our-newsletter.

📸: GMSF

Carolina BalloonFest thanks for sharing
06/18/2026

Carolina BalloonFest thanks for sharing

Together We Rise 🎈

This year’s theme for Carolina BalloonFest is more than a phrase—it’s the feeling of the weekend itself.

Thousands of people gathered together.
Different stories. Different journeys.

All looking up at the same sky.

It’s about community, connection, tradition, and the moments that bring people together year after year.

October 16–18. We can’t wait to rise together again.

Get your tickets here: https://www.carolinaballoonfest.com/

Wilkes Art Gallery thanks for sharing
06/18/2026

Wilkes Art Gallery thanks for sharing

Tevepaugh Orchards thanks for sharing
06/18/2026

Tevepaugh Orchards thanks for sharing

The post you all have been waiting for…We will officially open Monday, June 22! 🍑🍑

Early yellow cling peaches and donut peaches will be available. Stay tuned for more updates and new products coming this season!

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Address: 800 Vannoy Ridge Rd, Moravian Falls
Phone: 336-921-3297
Cash only, ATM on site.

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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