The Underrated Local Park In North Carolina Where You Can Admire Sculptures

The Western North Carolina Sculpture Center has an extraordinary park with unique features in North Carolina. This free WNC Sculpture Park and Trail encourages interaction between the public and the artists who create large-scale sculptures and installations, transforming the space into an interesting landscape. Another exciting aspect of this public art exhibition is it's always revolving, so if you've seen some of the imaginative structures, go back to admire the new ones on the nearby hiking trails.

Located on 1,400 acres on the Patterson School Foundation grounds, the WNC Sculpture Park is free and open to the public from dawn until dusk.

It's also near the Blue Ridge Parkway with access to other lovely parks, hikes, and waterfalls.

This incredible space is located in Happy Valley outside of Lenoir, North Carolina.

The history of furniture manufacturing in the area provides access to materials used for a variety of sculptural projects.

The ingenuity here is always inspiring.

Yes — those are pots and pans!

Artist Ray Carruthers created "Still Ground Holds Us" out of steel, concrete, and fabric.

Some of the sculptures are lifted in.

And others are built on-site.

Either way, we love the visual stimulation of the pieces juxtaposed to the natural landscape.

It certainly gives one pause for thought and a strong desire to read a poem aloud to a friend.

The urge may also come to create your own beautiful sculpture.

A land rich in art and full of expression is more than anyone could ever ask.

Also visit the the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center, especially during one of the events.

The staff offers programs and events to enrich the community that encourage hands-on engagement.

For more information about this cool park with unique features in North Carolina, visit the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center website. While you're in Lenoir, take a cave-themed day trip with a climb on the gorgeous Hibriten Mountain Trail where a mysterious cave can be explored. Afterward, treat yourself to Wolf Moon Salt Cave and Stress Reduction Center. And since this town is only about 30 minutes from Blowing Rock, take the time to explore the eclectic city and reserve a tent on Tentrr.