- 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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19.7 Miles
The Arts Center of Catawba Valley is a versatile facility that hosts all manner of cultural events, including lectures, musical performances, plays, and exhibitions of various kinds of art work.
21.5 Miles
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.
21.6 Miles
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.
21.6 Miles
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.
21.6 Miles
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.
21.9 Miles
The Hickory Furniture Mart features 100 factory outlets, stores, and furniture galleries in one location. This combination allows shoppers to find furniture, sometimes deeply discounted, from 1,000 manufacturers all in one location.
22.4 Miles
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.
22.9 Miles
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.
23.3 Miles
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.
23.3 Miles
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.