We love visiting this library !…read more The staff are always friendly, the selection is great, there are plenty of areas to sit and read, and they always have fun events going on. The kids section is phenomenal and the ladies who work there are always inviting and helpful. Check them out today!

Wilkes County was founded in 1778 and became a cradle of Appalachian culture, moonshine lore, and…read moreearly NASCAR. Its current courthouse in Wilkesboro, completed in 1998, replaced the historic 1902 structure and reflects a more modern design. Wilkes County is named for John Wilkes, who was an English radical, journalist and politician. In 2001, this new structure was completed. While it lacks the ornate Beaux-Arts and Classical Revival flourishes of its predecessor, the 2001 structure emphasizes practicality and efficiency, with a more subdued architectural profile. It is modern and massive and could easily be mistaken for an office building. It is functional, accessible and secure. That said, there is more than enough parking and they have even set up some EV chargers along the way. [Review 1205 of 2025 - 4390 in North Carolina - 24757 overall]

Best DMV experience I've had. They have a lovely admin checking people in assuring they have all…read morenecessary documents, and appointments happen right on time. The clerk who helped me was very helpful and let me retake my photo to assure I liked it. Did not take long at all and ample parking! Will definitely come back.

I was in and out there in less than an hour. Friendly people to work with and easy to find on RT…read more321 just north of Granite Falls.

Being born and raised in SoCal this was a cool place to stop. My friend who recently moved nearby…read morefrom California had seen the sign to this place but hadn't had the chance to visit yet. So off to the bridge we go. It was not far from the freeway. We were the only ones in the park on this overcast, hot and humid day. We weren't sure how far we had to hike to the bridge and the map at the kiosk was a bit faded so it made it difficult to figure out. After doing one loop we looked at the map and went the opposite direction. Thankfully there wasn't much bug activity going on. Not sure if it's because put on bug repellent on before our trek. Anyway, we found it! It wasn't even a mile to the bridge. We were glad we didn't give up and made it to this cool bridge. It's historic and also one of the last covered bridges in NC. It's beautiful here, plenty of lush trees. The have signs and info along the path. My friend said that schools plan field trips to visit here. The bridge is sadly covered with graffiti but if you can look past that you will see the beauty of the bridge and imagine yourself in the time it was built. There is quite a few parking spaces and a covered seating area. It's worth stopping to check out.

Has to make a trek out to Bunker Hills Covered Bridge one afternoon recently, to enjoy the fall day…read moreand see on of the last and few remaining covered truss bridges left. Built in 1894 and covered in 1900, this one hundred plus year old landmark sits quietly off in the distance on an off beaten path. There is paved parking close but you must walk in a short distance to see the actual structure. Its covered in graffiti now but still standing, strong timbers and heavy wood beams with a heavy wooden two runner lane path. Its not in service any longer but is still walkable. We stopped and admired this century plus old bridge and then took a slow stroll across it, thinking about all the people from eras long ago that had walked before where we were walking. A Solid 4 Stars - Worth the effort and journey, if you like history, old bridges or unique structures and architecture 01171

This marker stands at the intersection adjacent to the building that is now the Hickory Museum of…read moreArt https://www.yelp.com/biz/hickory-museum-of-art-hickory?hrid=7Jk2upM1BbMSU2Bbg-ZH2A that used to be the Claremont High School and Claremont College. The marker reads, "Founded in 1880 by the Evangelical & Reformed Church as a school for women. Closed in 1916. Stood 300 yards east." Online, there is more information. "On April 24, 1880, at a meeting of the Consistory of the Corinth Evangelical and Reformed Church, Abel A. Shuford made the motion to convert an old church building into a female school. That July, the Consistory met with Albert S. Vaughn, the president of Catawba College who helped organize the school and attract several female teachers. Vaughn suggested the academy be patterned after Wellesley College in Massachusetts." "From 1892 to 1907, Claremont Female College continued to operate with moderate success, attracting students from across the southeast. The trustees, tired of leasing the college to individual presidents, offered the college to the North Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church. Under the Classis, the school was renamed Claremont College." "Claremont College operated until the fall of 1917, when financial difficulties led the Classis to close the school indefinitely. The trustees simply felt that they could not operate both Claremont and Catawba Colleges." There is no easy parking spot here. [Review 15883 overall - 3099 in North Carolina - 1387 of 2021.]

Beautiful Serene Calming and if you pick the right time of day or year quiet too. A local said it…read morecan get quite crowded in peak season. You have several routes to choose from we did the shortest which was just a loop around the pond!

Gorgeous views! Wonderful hiking…read more We fished at Trout Lake and enjoyed the 1/2 mile hike from the parking lot to the dam. Next time we'll go all the way around. About 1 mile total.