Holiday Inn Express WILKESBORO
1700 WINKLER STREET
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Rates Recently Found: ($79.00 - $115.00)
2 Star
Newly Renovated in 2010! The Holiday Inn Express located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, home of the famous "Merlefest Bluegrass Festival". The hotel is also only 6 miles from the Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, which is home to USAR Pro Cup and other racing circuit yearly events. Rushing waters for tubing, kayaking, canoeing or rafting, challenging bike trails, serene hikes and horse back riding are abundant in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Whether you are traveling on business or leisure you will enjoy the breath-taking mountain views from our outdoor pool or relax by the gathering waters in our spacious lobby. Need a place to meet? Plan your next conference, banquet or family retreat with us. With over 4,000 sq. ft of banquet and meeting space, we welcome groups of all sizes to enjoy our beautifully decorated banquet space. Catering available for all meeting sizes. Come enjoy the history, ambiance, wineries and everything else Wilkesboro has to offer including Wilkes Playmakers famous Tom Dooley Legend plus the Hometown Opry every Friday morning with many bluegrass and gospel favorites. Our hotel is in close proximity to restaurants, local business and shopping with Appalachian State University, Boone and Blowing Rock only a convenient 25 miles away. Our gracious, experienced and knowledgeable staff awaits your arrival and looks forward to welcoming you., The Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway is Reopening next October 2010. First race is October 3rd.
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Amenities
· Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant· Bath Tub
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Complimentary Continental Breakfast
· Connecting Rooms
· Cribs Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Desk with lamp
· DVD Player
· Email Service
· FAX
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Golf
· Hairdryers Available
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Ironing Board
· Maid Service
· Microwave
· Microwave
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Overhead Projector
· Pets Allowed
· Phone with speaker
· Outdoor Pool
· Private Bathroom
· Refrigerator
· Rollaway Beds
· Rural/Country
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Sofa Bed
· Tennis
· Temperature Control
· Turndown Service
· TV
· Satellite TV
· VCR
· Voicemail
· White Board
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1989
· 100 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 4 floors.
Directions
Take Interstate 40 West. Interstate 40 beomes Highway 421 North Take Highway 421 North for 45 miles Take a right at second stoplight on Highway 421 North. (Winkler Street) Hotels is immediately on your right.
Take Interstate 77 North to Exit 73B (Hwy 421 North) Take Highway 421 North for 18 miles Take a right at second stoplight(Winkler St) Hotel is immediately on your right.
Take 421 S to Exit 265B (I-77S). Take the I-277/NC-16/BROOKSHIRE FRWY exit, EXIT 11. Merge onto I-277 S/NC-16. CHURCH ST EXIT 3B, toward TRYON ST. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W 11TH ST. 11. 1914 N TRYON ST is on the RIGHT.
Rural - RURAL
Piedmont Triad International, (GSO), 70.00, W, Mile; Charlotte Douglas International, (CLT), 85.00, S, Mile
Restaurant Information
ApplebeesChain restaurant
Ruby TuesdayChain restaurant
Tiptons BarbecueServing Lexington Style Barbecue with a multitude of sauces to choose from. Also serves Hamburgers, Pizza and Wings.
Monte de ReyLocal Mexican Restaurant
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant & PizzeriaLocal Italian Restaurant. Best Cheese Cake in town.
SagebrushLocal Steakhouse and Bar
Meeting Facility
Apple Blossom Azalea Boardroom Camelia Laurel Main BallroomArea Attractions
- WILKESBORO- Tweetsie Railroad
Family Fun at its best. Take a ride on the train through the Blue Ridge Mountains or enjoy all the great rides and shows. One of the most popular amusement parks in North Carolina.
- Blue Ridge ParkwayWorld Famous for its beauty. Several points to get on and enjoy the ride. Take a relaxing ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains or enjoy the local hiking and cycling trails that surround the area.
- Tom Dooley Historical SiteHome to the legendary story that is the tragedy of Tom Dooley. A classic story of love and betrayel. Features Tom Dooleys Cabin and Museum.
- Tyson Incorporate- North Wilkesboro Speedway
Racing is back in Wilkesboro. 2010 is the Grand Reopening. Check back oftern for racing schedules and dates.
- MerleFestThis legendary festival happens at the end of April each year. Features a variety of musical talent ranging from Bluegrass to Country. over 100,000 attendees visit the four day festival each year.
- The Blowing RockA Historical landmark located in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Brushy Mountain Apple FestivalHeld at the beginning of each October. This weekend festivals has arts and craft booths from all over North Carolina.
- Grandfather MountainA day of outdoor activities awaits you. Features the mile high swining bridge. Zoo and tons of outdoor hiking and walking trails as well as a natural museum
- Wilkes Heritage MuseumFeatures artifacts and information on the history of wilkes. Museum has information on the Revolutionary War. Racing and Moonshine.
- Raffaldini VineyardsA beautiful vineyard built in the design of a Tuscan Villa. Features award winning wines of all arrangements
- Amtrak- No local Subway
- Tweetsie Amusement Park
- John A Walker Center
- W. Kerr Scott Reservoir/ Boating,Sking,Fishing &Ca
W Kerr Scott Resorvoir features fishing, boating and local hiking and biking trails. Some of the best trails in Western North Carolina
- Benny Parsons Winery- Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
Some of the best skiing in the Eastern United States. Features skiing trails of all difficulties
- Applachian State UniversityThe closest Ski resort to the hotel. Features Ice Skating as well as a variety of challenging ski trails. Perfect for beginners and experts
- Ski Beech MountainSki resort located just outside of Boone, NC. Offers over a dozen ski trails.
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