Free & Cheap Things to Do in Morganton, NC

  • 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.
  • 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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26.8 Miles
89% 114 votes
Hiking Trails Annie Cannon Gardens on Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC MoreLess Info
Relaxing with dripping waterfalls and winding paths, Glen Burney Trail is a popular hiking destination in the Boone area. Along with the foot trail, experienced hikers may choose to hike through the forest providing more of a challenge.
26.8 Miles
96% 78 votes
Horseback Riding 452 Sunset Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Blowing Rock can enjoy the mountains by horseback any time of the year. VX3 Trail Rides offers guided tours through the countryside for riders of all ages and skill levels.
26.9 Miles
64% 755 votes
Natural Landmarks Highway 321 South, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 MoreLess Info
The namesake of Blowing Rock, North Carolina is a cliff called The Blowing Rock. Its majestic face rises 4,000 into the air and gives visitors a breathtaking view of the adjacent gorge. The Blowing Rock is open throughout the year and accommodates wheelchairs.
26.9 Miles
100% 12 votes
Parks Laurel Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 MoreLess Info
Broyhill Park is easily accessible from the historic downtown area. It is spread across 9.4 acres and features an outdoor basketball court, paved walking trail, two children's play areas, and multiple picnic shelters.
26.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool Clark Street At Broyhill Park, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 MoreLess Info
Robbins Pool at Broyhill Park is a full size pool situated in a scenic mountain park. The pool is open to the public and features a water slide, showers, and dressing rooms.
27.0 Miles
94% 197 votes
National & State Parks Mile Post 297 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC MoreLess Info
The 4,200-acre Julian Price Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers attractive amenities and opportunities to visitors. The park features seven hiking trails and a well-stocked lake that is perfect for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. The park is also a beautiful picnic destination.
27.2 Miles
89% 382 votes
Historic Homes Boone, NC MoreLess Info
Erected by textile kingpin Moses Cone, the Moses Cone Manor in Boone, North Carolina is now a bed-and-breakfast resort. Patrons enjoy luxurious lodging and cuisine prepared under the auspices of Chef Andrew Long.
27.2 Miles
98% 295 votes
Horseback Riding 1095 E King Street, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
Appalachians by Horseback - Private Tours offers patrons a picturesque horseback ride down dirt roads and through the Appalachian mountainside. The tour includes a picnic lunch and a memory card with all your photographs from the ride.
27.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center is a Christian camp that offers a seasonally changing array of camps and programs for youth and for adults.
27.7 Miles
94% 548 votes
Hiking Trails Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC MoreLess Info
Part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Moses. H Cone Memorial Park is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Named for denim magnate Moses H. Cone, the park's centerpiece is its namesake's sprawling mansion.
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