Museum guided tours in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Candlelight Ghost Tours of Wilkes offers a thrilling and spooky experience for visitors in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Located at 203 East Street, this unique museum and travel agency takes guests on guided tours through the town's most haunted locations, sharing chilling stories and legends along the way. With dimly lit lanterns and a mysterious atmosphere, visitors are sure to be captivated by the history and paranormal activity of Wilkesboro. Join us for a night of spine-tingling adventure and uncover the ghostly secrets of this historic town.

Dam Site Shelter is a campground, lodging, and park located at Reservoir Road in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. Situated directly below W. Kerr Scott Dam's visitor center, the shelter offers stunning views of the dam and reservoir. With eight 8-foot picnic tables and two ADA-accessible picnic tables, as well as electric hook-ups, the shelter is perfect for gatherings and events. Visitors can also enjoy park amenities such as a boat ramp, horseshoe pit, grill, vault toilets, a museum, and Environmental Education Center. The area is surrounded by forests of mixed hardwoods and is home to abundant wildlife, including deer, bear, and various bird species. The 1,475-acre reservoir provides opportunities for boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including catfish, bass, bluegill, and more. Miles of multi-use trails surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. For campground inquiries, please call 336-921-3390.