Best places: Tourist attractions in Wilkes County

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E.B. Jeffress Park-The Cascades Trail image
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E.B. Jeffress Park-The Cascades Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Definitely easy hike... short, but splendid views.... some routed were closed, but that's okay because the waterfall makes up for that! Any age can do this trail, along with if you have lunch, they have picnic tables for your convenience.
4.70 (776 reviews)
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Doughton Recreation Area
Park
Mountainous national park crossed by hiking paths, with campsites & a historic Appalachian cabin.
4.70 (768 reviews)
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Brinegar Cabin
Historical landmark
4.80 (278 reviews)
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W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Visitor Assistance Center
Visitor center
Prominent 1,475-acre lake & dam popular as a recreation area for bass fishing & boating.
4.70 (384 reviews)
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Stone Mountain Falls
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great hiking. The trials are in the Forrest except for the top of the stone mountain bald viewing area. The falls and creeks are nice. Wear a swimsuit under your hiking cloths and enjoy the cool water. We did the loop trail, clockwise, and it was very well marked. There are several steps to climb fr...
4.80 (211 reviews)
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The Lump Overlook
Scenic spot
4.70 (257 reviews)
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Widows Creek Falls
Tourist attraction
👍👍 These falls are absolutely gorgeous and such a hidden gem. There is no need for a long hike. It's literally just feet from the parking lot. You'll walk a few steps and get immediate satisfaction of a stunning view, and the sound of the falls is just so tranquil. This is a must visit if you're in the...
4.80 (166 reviews)
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Smithey's Creek Park
Park
👍👍 I was a nice stop to relax by the water.
4.60 (183 reviews)
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Callaway Plantation
Museum
👍 Unfortunately the times were not updated on the website and we drove an hour on Wednesday to find a closed site. The two persons working there said it would be ok to walk around. There is a variety of buildings and a beautiful herb garden around the main plantation house. You can view the great woo...
4.70 (135 reviews)
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Tompkins Knob Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 What a great place to hike!! Easy hike, beautiful tree's, old log buildings, church. Just a fun, quick stop on the blue ridge parkway. Definitely a family friendly hike!!
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Piccione Vineyards
Vineyard
4.40 (191 reviews)
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Roaring River Vineyards
Wine bar
4.30 (277 reviews)
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Basin Cove Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Great spot for taking in spectacular mountain views. Even missing the peak of leaf season, there is something to be said for the beautiful rust colors that remain.
4.70 (89 reviews)
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Fish Dam Creek Overlook
Fishing pond
👍👍 There is a nice playground overlooking the lake. below is a field with walking path, benches. no swimming but great scenery. also mountain biking trails I've yet to discover. this is a favorite for our family to visit.
4.80 (65 reviews)
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Rendezvous Mountain State Park
Park
👍 Just visited here today, but apparently the park was closed for some reason. But, the park ranger did let me walk up to the fire tower anyway, which was nice considering I'd drove quite a ways to visit. Views were good, but recent logging on a nearby mtn top take away. Some trails are marked well, o...
4.30 (122 reviews)
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Lewis Fork Overlook
Scenic spot
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Jones von Drehle Vineyards
Winery
4.20 (85 reviews)
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US 21 overlook
Tourist attraction
👍👍 One of my favorite stops before the Blue Ridge Parkway going towards Sparta North Carolina!
4.40 (52 reviews)
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