Wilkesboro, NC Home for Rent

Wilkesboro, NC, is a small town between the Brushy and Blue Ridge Mountains, about 60 miles west of Winston-Salem. It features a wide variety of home styles from bungalows and cottages to ranch-style homes and New Traditionals. There are also high-end waterfront properties and homes secluded in the countryside. The downtown area has mom-and-pop shops and a few local restaurants, such as Dooley's Tavern and Grill and Mr. Toro Bakery and Taqueria. North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts NASCAR races, Club Creek Park is a favorite for pickleball, and the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir offers water sports. Wilkesboro attracts tens of thousands of people for its vibrant festivals, including MerleFest in April and the Brushy Mountain Peach and Heritage Festival in July. Wilkes County Schools earns high marks and has several highly rated schools, such as Wilkesboro Elementary School and Wilkes Early College High School. Tyson Foods, Inc. and Wilkes Community College are top employers.