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Fairplains

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Fairplains

Fairplains is worth a stop: 10 minutes from North Wilkesboro, 10km from North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Fairplains is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 2,120, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Fairplains sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fairplains to your route.

About Fairplains

Fairplains is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,029 at the 2020 census. The community was named "fairplains" because it was located at the geographic point where the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to level off to the gently rolling

Read more Piedmont region of central North Carolina.

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Where is Fairplains located?

Fairplains is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.1985 latitude, -81.1529 longitude.

What is the population of Fairplains?

Fairplains has a population of approximately 2,120 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,120
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.1985, -81.1529

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Fairplains

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

North Wilkesboro Speedway

A .625-mile NASCAR oval that sat abandoned from 1996 until a 2022 revival, with one banked straight following the natural slope of the land. Now restored and racing again while keeping its vintage character.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

The Wren's Nest

A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.

48 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Mast General Store

A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Fairplains

  • 64 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

Nearby Destinations

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North Wilkesboro

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 4,226

Cricket

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5 km awayPop. 1,855

Mulberry

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5 km awayPop. 2,332

Wilkesboro

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 3,531

Hays

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 1,851

Millers Creek

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8 km awayPop. 2,112

Moravian Falls

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12 km awayPop. 1,901

Thurmond

🇺🇸 United States

27 km awayPop. 1,611

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