- TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Morganton, North Carolina, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hickory, Linville and Lenoir.
- From The Outpost to Steele Creek Park & Campground, the Morganton area offers 69 different types of family activities, including: Ziplines, Bowling, Children's Play Area and Playgrounds.
- As a Joara archeological site and former colonial town, the city of Morganton has a rich cultural history. Locals and visitors enjoy exploring the cities mix of historical colonial structures and modern day shops. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city offers many outdoor recreational activities and is a popular location for golf.
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Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Colonial Lanes offers open and league bowling and is suitable for private parties and events. The bowling center serves food and drinks and also provides pool tables and arcade video games.
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Head over to Carmike Cinemas to catch the latest feature films. This theater features a BigD auditorium, where movies are shown with bigger screens and bigger sounds. Discounts are available for children, seniors and matinee showings.
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The historic home of William Lenoir, Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC was constructed in the late 18th century on the site of the original fort and stockade. It is maintained as a museum now, and hosts many special events.
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Hickory's Carmike 14 is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood films. The theater features stadium seating, 3D for select films, and digital video and sound, and offers discount matinees.
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The 16.9-mile Linville River contains about 6.5 miles of 4-5+ rapids that are popular with rafters. The river also is a popular spot with anglers who often catch brown and rainbow trout.
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A private golf club located in Linville, North Carolina, the Grandfather Golf and Country Club is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Golf Digest listed the course among the 100 Greatest Courses in America for 2013 and 2014.
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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area offers 39 miles of trails that run through the area, some of which require climbing rocks. Anglers often catch Brown and rainbow trout within the area.
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The Hawksbill Mountain Trail provides a hike to the summit of the mountain, offering a scenic view at an elevation of 4,009 feet. Hikers who are interested in photo opportunities may enjoy the view of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area from the top of the mountain.
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On the east side of Linville Gorge, Sitting Bear Trail features a 3/4 mile, steep hike to the top of the mountain. The area provides a variety of plant and animal life and access to camping and climbing areas.
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Located in Table Rock State Park, this trail provides a challenge to hikers of varying skill levels. The location offers scenic views of the countryside and the Wilson Gorge Wilderness area.