- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Morganton, North Carolina, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, Ziplines, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
- From Catawba Meadows Park to Freedom Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Morganton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hickory, Linville and Lenoir.
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Guests can view a diverse collection of nature themed jewelry, art, wood, glass, and more at the Mountain Nest Gallery. The gallery is within walking distance of a nearby art and history museum and numerous shops and restaurants.
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Imagine That! Creations showcases the work of artist John Wayne Jackson. Jackson works with found objects, notably leaves, and uses his own proprietary sculpting medium to create what he calls contemporary fossils.
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225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC
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Encouraging and fostering a passion for culture and the arts, Black Mountain Center for the Arts offers numerous classes and workshops for students of all ages. Special events such as concerts and other performances are also held at this venue.
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310 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC
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The Red House Studios & Art Gallery are composed of seven separate working studios for artists, as well as the Mary McMurray Gallery, which displays the works of primarily local and regional artists.
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24 Middle Mountain Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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The public is welcome to tour Hop'n Blueberry Farm, sustainable food growers in the Black Mountain Area. Along with blueberries, this farm grows and raises medicinal herbs, hops and butterflies.
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2414 Memeorail Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Formed to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, The Right Track Toy Train Museum features toy trains from the 1900s to the present. There are working trains that can be operated, a children's room and a gift shop.
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Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works offers an extensive freshwater beach that is open seven days a week during the summer months. There is also an on-site water fun complex with a water slide and soaking games.
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3068 Memorial Hwy, Historic Bridge #7, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Visitors can view gardens with a wide variety of local plants at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. The flowering bridge was once the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge that was closed to traffic in 2011.
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Chimney Rock State Park is where visitors can enjoy clean mountain air while hiking and enjoying panoramic views of Lake Lure. The 404-foot waterfall is also one of the many natural highlights throughout the park.
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W State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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Food enthusiasts will greatly enjoy spending the day with Creative Mountain Food Tours. Designed to allow tourists to sample foods from local restaurants, tours are led by an experienced guide and include added information about the community.