Into the Car, Kids! 3 Great Kid-Friendly Activities Near Wilkesboro, NC

When taking your family on an adventure from Wilkesboro, NC, to enjoy exciting kid-friendly activities, you want to know they’ll enjoy every minute of the drive. The super comfortable 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series III offers you the latest tech and safety features and loads of cabin and cargo space to comfortably fit everyone and the gear for an exciting adventure.

1. Go on an Outdoor Adventure at Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir

The beautiful Yadkin River Valley’s lush forests and mixed hardwoods of oak, hickory, sycamore, and poplar surround the scenic Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir here in Wilkesboro, making it the ideal spot for outdoor adventures with the kids. The area is abundant with wildlife, and white-tailed deer, eastern cottontails, and a variety of bird species are often spotted on the trails.

Take the kids swimming, boating, canoeing, and kayaking on the 1,475-acre reservoir, fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, tiger muskellunge, threadfin shad, and channel catfish, and pitch a tent at one of the scenic campsites on the edge of the water.

Address and Hours

W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is at 499 Reservoir Road in Wilkesboro.

2. Brave the World of Weird Science at Mystery Hill

Mystery Hill, one of the state’s biggest indoor and outdoor hands-on weird science attractions, is 36 miles away in Blowing Rock. Here you will encounter gravity-defying mysteries such as water that flows uphill and balls rolling upwards. Get encased in a giant bubble, throw knives and axes, brave a bull riding challenge, and search for hidden treasure.

Learn more about Appalachian history at Dougherty House, the Historic Farmyard, and the Native American Artifacts Museum, with one of the world’s largest collections of privately owned Native American artifacts.

Address and Hours

Mystery Hill is between Boone and Blowing Rock on Highway 321 and is open daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

3. Appreciate the Beautiful Views in Elk Knob State Park

If you’re the parent of teenagers, take them on a 41-mile road trip to Elk Knob State Park in Todd to stand on one of the highest peaks in North Carolina at an elevation of 5,520 feet.

Hike through the beautiful woodlands up the somewhat strenuous 1.9-mile natural surface and gravel Summit Trail to reach the top. From the summit, you will see spectacular views of Mount Jefferson, Mount Michell, Grandfather Mountain, and the Tree Top and Bluff Mountains as far as Mount Rodgers in Virginia and Tennessee in the distance.

Address and Hours

Elk Knob State Park is at 5564 Meat Camp Road in Todd. The park is open November to February between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., March to May from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., June to August, the park closes at 9 p.m., and October and September at 8 p.m.

Take the kids with you and drive to Randy Marion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today and ask them what they think of the new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Series III. A premium, luxury 4×4 with a powerful 5.7-liter V-8 engine and three rows of comfortable seats.

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