Wilkesboro Holiday Inn Express WILKESBORO

Property Description

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.

Lowes Corporate Office, Located Directly Behind Ho

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

Applebees

Chain restaurant

Ruby Tuesday

Chain restaurant

Tiptons Barbecue

Serving Lexington Style Barbecue with a multitude of sauces to choose from. Also serves Hamburgers, Pizza and Wings.

Monte de Rey

Local Mexican Restaurant

Amalfi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Local Italian Restaurant. Best Cheese Cake in town.

Sagebrush

Local Steakhouse and Bar

Meeting Facility

Apple Blossom Azalea Boardroom Camelia Laurel Main Ballroom

Area 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 Parkway
World 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 Site
Home 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.

MerleFest
This 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 Rock
A Historical landmark located in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
Held at the beginning of each October. This weekend festivals has arts and craft booths from all over North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain
A 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 Museum
Features artifacts and information on the history of wilkes. Museum has information on the Revolutionary War. Racing and Moonshine.

Raffaldini Vineyards
A 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 University
The 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 Mountain
Ski resort located just outside of Boone, NC. Offers over a dozen ski trails.