- Our list of the best things to do in Morganton, North Carolina, features the top 43 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Morganton, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Morganton, NC , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hickory, Linville and Lenoir
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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.
37.6 Miles
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359 votes
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.
38.1 Miles
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.
38.1 Miles
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92 votes
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.
38.9 Miles
For three days out of the year, Merlefest features a variety of bluegrass, folk, and rock bands. The festival is situated on the Blue Ridge so that visitors can take in the scenery of the surrounding trees and hills.
39.0 Miles
Black Mountain's Pisgah Brewing Company is a casual and lively brewery. Favored by locals for its fun atmosphere, live music and delicious beer, the brewery offers free tours, weekly concerts and a gift shop for those who want to support the Pisgah name.
39.1 Miles
Offering free brewery tours on the weekends, The Pisgah Brewery is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Locals and visitors enjoy the brewery wide selection of quality beers including their pale ale, porter and seasonal favorites.
39.6 Miles
The Yadkin Valley Gymnastics Academy is an academy that teaches and encourages the development of gymnastics to its students. In addition to gymnastics, competitive cheerleading with tumbling classes is also offered to students wishing to participate.
40.7 Miles
As a popular stargazing site, Craggy Gardens offers visitors panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail is known for its wildflower tunnel that visitors can hike through when its in bloom.
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12 votes
2618 N Carolina 268, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Foothills Outdoor Adventures offers a variety of outdoor adventure sports options, ranging from guided tours to equipment rentals. Visitors can rent boats, kayaks, canoes, and river tubs, which are group boats unique to the company.