| e found your peaceful Shangri-La by the water. Take | | | | Program is a compassionate organization founded with |
| a leisurely walk through the woods. Stop for a picnic | | | | the purpose of building character and confidence in |
| by the waves. Load up the skis and head into the | | | | challenged individuals of all ages. |
| wake zone. You'll wish you'd moved here sooner. | | | | Wilkes Family YMCA – From top-notch facilities |
| Serenity Bay amenity package includes: | | | | to fun-filled events to character-building programs, |
| Landscaped Entrance | | | | we've got something for everyone. From toddlers to |
| Paved Roads | | | | seniors and everywhere in between, you'll find plenty |
| Electronic Security Gate | | | | to do at your neighborhood YMCA. |
| Community Boat Slips | | | | Brushy Mountain Cyclist Club - The Brushy Mountain |
| Underground Utilities | | | | Cyclists Club is the club for all cyclists in Northwest |
| Kerr Scott Lake Highlights: | | | | North Carolina. We're mountain bikers and road riders |
| 1475 Acres in Size | | | | of all ages and abilities who love the challenge posed |
| 55 Miles of Shoreline | | | | by the rugged and scenic terrain of the Blue Ridge |
| Regulated by Army Corp of Engineers. | | | | foothills. |
| Over 20 miles of shoreline designated as Natural | | | | Leatherwood Mountain Resort – Kids Activities - |
| Areas | | | | For our younger guests who haven’t |
| Fully Recreational Lake (Boating, Sailing, Jet | | | | discovered the value in an idle afternoon, there are |
| Ski’s, Water Skiing, Swimming, etc.) | | | | many different activities located inside the gates of |
| 7 boat launches | | | | Leatherwood Mountains to fill the void. Encourage your |
| Skyline Marina | | | | children to explore the meadow. Catch minnows and |
| Fishing tournaments, since the lake abounds with many | | | | crawdads in the creek, or hunt animal tracks along the |
| species of fish | | | | bank. Whether on foot or by bicycle, |
| Constant water level, clear water clarity | | | | Leatherwood’s meadow provides a safe |
| Serenity Bay is located about 8 miles West of | | | | environment for children to explore on their own. Older |
| Wilkesboro about 1/2 mile North of Highway 268. It is | | | | children might enjoy taking a hike into the foothills of |
| nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains | | | | the blue ridge. A leatherwood trail map can provide |
| located between Asheville, Greensboro, Boone, and | | | | days of the most beautiful hiking one could ask for. |
| Charlotte, with quick access to Highway 421 & | | | | Kids can also play tennis, swim in the pool, ride horses, |
| I-77. | | | | fish and play basketball all within our resort! For fun |
| Wilkes County has a population of about 65,000 | | | | outside the gates Elk Creek is a fun little float trip in a |
| people, with the town of Wilkesboro & North | | | | tube, or try your hand at catching some fish of the |
| Wilkesboro having a combined population of about | | | | local variety. |
| 8,000. From Wilkesboro, you can take day trips to the | | | | Leatherwood Mountain Resort – Adult Activities |
| beach or go snow skiing in the mountains. With an | | | | - Leatherwood Mountains is an exceptional area for a |
| average temperature of 77 degrees in July, it’s | | | | Blue Ridge Mountain vacation full of fun outdoor |
| no wonder this region has become so popular. | | | | activities such as NC hiking and fishing. NC hiking along |
| Entertainment – Movie theater screens, | | | | Brownie's Branch, fishing or fly fishing North Carolina's |
| Shopping Malls, walking and fitness trails at parks on | | | | area creeks for rainbow trout or small-mouth bass, |
| Kerr Scott Lake, health clubs, museums, live theater, | | | | take a horseback riding lesson, wade in the small |
| local college sporting events, and of course boating | | | | creek in the meadow, go for a picnic, take a dip in the |
| activities on the lake. | | | | pool or the big creek, smack a tennis ball, visit with the |
| Medical Facilities - Wilkesboro Regional Medical Center | | | | folks hanging out at the stables, stroll in the meadow, |
| is just a few miles away, as well as a variety of local | | | | sit in a rocking chair on the porch and enjoy the |
| clinics in the North Wilkesboro & Wilkesboro area. | | | | fantastic view of the mountains fading into the |
| Golf Courses – Many public and private golf | | | | distance. Come here to Relax and unwind. |
| courses, such as Stone Mountain Golf Club, Olde Beau | | | | Roaring River Canoe Rentals - Many exciting canoeing |
| Golf Club, Oakwoods County Club, and Rock Creek | | | | trips. No matter what trip you take, you will enjoy the |
| Country Club. | | | | abundance of wildlife and scenery. If you are a |
| Dining - Over 40 Local and Nationwide Chain | | | | fisherman, small mouth, large mouth, red eyes and |
| Restaurants in Wilkesboro, including local fine dining at | | | | catfish are a few of the fish you may catch. |
| 6th and Main Restaurant and Applewood Bistro. | | | | Stone Mountain State Park – Stone Mountain is |
| From breathtaking sunsets to relaxing boat rides with | | | | not immediately visible upon entering the park that |
| pristine shoreline and other wonders of nature, Serenity | | | | bears its name, but this magnificent 600-foot granite |
| Bay is a place of beauty. It is not just a place to live, | | | | dome is well worth the wait. Sunlight and shadows |
| but lifestyle! A lifestyle that has the very best life has | | | | dance across a broad tapestry of stone. White-tailed |
| to offer. | | | | deer emerge from the security of the forest to graze |
| Wilkesboro – “Fun for the Whole | | | | on meadow grasses at the mountain's base. The |
| Family” Activities | | | | scenery is only one attraction of the park. Test your |
| Bo’s Bodacious Family Entertainment - | | | | fly-fishing techniques in more than 17 miles of |
| Bo’s is a 45,000 square foot entertainment | | | | designated trout waters. Or, with more than 16 miles of |
| facility that was designed to give our guests the finest | | | | trails, take a hike in the park. Designated as a National |
| in family entertainment. We offer a full service | | | | Natural Landmark in 1975, Stone Mountain is bounded |
| restaurant, catering, banquet rooms, lounge, billiards, a | | | | on the north by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the |
| large arcade, a 24 lane bowling center, private birthday | | | | west by the Thurmond Chatham Game Lands. More |
| rooms and soft play for younger children. We are in | | | | than 13,747 acres of mountain beauty offer |
| the entertainment business and we take FUN seriously! | | | | opportunities for outdoor activities of all kinds. |
| White Oak Stables - Wilkes Therapeutic Riding | | | | |