- TripBuzz found 6 things to do with kids in or near Wilkesboro, North Carolina, including 3 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Jefferson and Lenoir.
- From Yadkin Valley Gymnastics Academy to Wilkes Heritage Museum, the Wilkesboro area offers 67 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Gymnastics, Boat Tours and Movie Theaters.
- Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, Wilkesboro is a small, rural town offering an array of outdoor fun and recreation. This includes fishing, kite flying, and kayaking in the warmer months, and sledding and skiing in the winter season. Along with state parks, the community is home to several vineyards and wineries where local wines can be sampled.
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The Yadkin Valley Gymnastics Academy is an academy that teaches and encourages the development of gymnastics to its students. In addition to gymnastics, competitive cheerleading with tumbling classes is also offered to students wishing to participate.
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100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 935, Wilkesboro, NC
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The Wilkes Heritage Museum, which is located in the historic county courthouse, displays artifacts and images related to the area's settlement, development, and military history. Guests can also take a guided tour of the jail used in the 1860s.
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Foothills Outdoor Adventures offers a variety of outdoor adventure sports options, ranging from guided tours to equipment rentals. Visitors can rent boats, kayaks, canoes, and river tubs, which are group boats unique to the company.
20.7 Miles
The historic home of William Lenoir, Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC was constructed in the late 18th century on the site of the original fort and stockade. It is maintained as a museum now, and hosts many special events.
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498 Beaver Creek School Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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Youth Outreach Skating Rink is an nonprofit organization that offers four types of party packages for children's birthday parties or private events. The rink accepts song requests and features a Fun and Skate Shop and snack bar.
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1489 Mt Jefferson St Park Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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A state park, the Mount Jefferson State Natural Area is a scenic location that offers breathtaking views of and from Mount Jefferson. Visitors can hike the mountain trails and picnic in the shelters provided by the park.
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With a variety of entertainment options, BO's Bodacious Entertainment gives guests a chance to be competitive at laser tag, bowling, mini golf, and more. Its facility has traditional bowling and glow-in-the-dark cosmic bowling.
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106 E Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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Visitors to Ashe County Cheese Factory and Store can watch the cheese-making process from the factory's viewing area. The company produces more than 20 varieties of cheese and offers a selection of locally made wine, gifts and souvenirs.
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Cardinal Lanes is a bowling venue with an attached sports bar. Open and league bowling activities predominate with other attractions available such as arcade games, mini golf, billiards and live DJ and karaoke concerts.
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An independently owned, family business, the restored Parkway Theatre shows classic and current first-run films on large screens. Amenities include two film auditoriums, a concessions stand and state-of-the-art digital screenings and sound.