Participating in gym raids is one of the most exciting and social aspects of the Pokémon GO game. And, with the recent additions of 1 and 3 hour events focused on this specific activity, it’s now one of the most prominent parts of the mobile sensation.
One of our favorite places to participate in gym raids is in our own hometown of Wilkes County, NC. Although we do have a few hard to get to gyms on the outskirts of our area, we also have 37 locations which, if strategized correctly, can be visited within a 3 hour window.
If you find yourself with the opportunity to raid in Wilkes, here’s a list of the gym locations worth a visit.
Visitor’s Center (aka Rest Area) – 3 gyms
North Wilkesboro:
Smoot Park – 2 gyms (EX Raid gym location)
“Little” First Baptist (across from Smoot)
“Big” First Baptist (510 D Street)
Main Street Park
Liberty Theater
Memorial Avenue Marker
Art Gallery
Faith Gospel Mission (Church above Hospital)
Wilkes Regional Hospital
Wilkesboro:
Westwood Park
Cornerstone Church
Heritage Museum
Cub Creek Park
Cub Creek Baseball field
New Courthouse
Wilkesboro Baptist
Wilkesboro Town Hall
Wilkesboro Presbyterian
Yadkin River Greenway
2 gym locations
Wilkes Community College Area:
WCC – 3 gyms
Jehova’s Witness
River’s Edge
YMCA
Dam/Reservoir Area:
Entrance Sign
Bike Shop
Shady Grove Baptist (Church at Dam)
Gazebo
Playground
Bottom Area of Dam
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (aka Blimpie Church)
We hope this list helps you the next time you’re raiding in Wilkes. And, if you see us out there, be sure to say, Hey!”
Pic Source: Niantic
