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Learn about the history, geography, demographics, and government of Burke County, a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Find out about its Native American, Spanish, and Revolutionary War heritage, as well as its natural and cultural attractions.
Quality of Life – it’s what everyone wants. And in the heart of the North Carolina Foothills, nestled between Charlotte, Asheville and the Appalachian mountains, there is a region that offers it in abundance. Read on...
- Where Is Burke County?
- Where to Stay in Morganton
- Annual Events in Burke County
- Things to Do in Morganton All Year
- Eat at These Restaurants in Morganton
- Morganton Breweries and Taprooms
- Things to Do Around Morganton NC
- More Outdoor Things to Do Around Morganton
- Ready For These Fun Things to Do in Morganton and Burke County?
- More Things to Do Around Morganton and Burke County
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Burke County is in a nice spot in Western North Carolina. It sits about an hour from many places and is included in our guides covering day trips from Asheville and Charlotte. The closest city to Morganton and Burke County is Hickory, and some of the latter even sit within the county lines. It’s also within an hour’s drive north of Cleveland County...
Before you start exploring, find a place to stay first. There are several hotels in Morganton and around it, including a Hampton Inn. We enjoyed a cozy couple of nights downtown at Fairfield Inn & Suites, across from Fonta Flora Brewery. It’s a newer property, and the suites remind me of higher-end Marriott properties in much larger cities. The fre...
These annual events are all worthy of a spot on your calendar. You never know when you’ll think, “What are the best things to do in Morganton this weekend?”
Of course, there are many fun things to do in Morganton and Burke County every year and weekend. Weather and other unpreventable events may occur, so we do recommend contacting local businesses (we’ll provide links) before you visit.
Burke County is full of delicious options, and we’ll get those we love in the surrounding towns shortly. Here are a few of our favorite restaurants in Morgantonproper.
There are three breweries in Morganton, with one big name and a couple more that certainly deserve your patronage.
These small towns outside Morganton are just a few that form the heart of Burke County. Honorable mentions include Rutherford College, Rhodhiss, and Glen Alpine, which we’ll hopefully get to explore more soon!
It’s really unfair (did I say that out loud?) how many public spaces exist for us to explore in Burke County. They’re either National Parks Service units maintained by the US Forest Service or the State of North Carolina.
Consider this guide a challenge, but as we mentioned, don’t expect to pull it off in one weekend. Consider this list of things to do in Morganton and Burke County, a collection of memories you will create over many visits. Have you ever visited this awesome part of North Carolina? If so, we’d love to know your favorite things to do. And for newcome...
We’ve created many more NC Travel Guides that cover the best things to do in Morganton and Burke County. Here are a few of them.
Explore the natural beauty, hiking trails, and outdoor activities of Burke County, North Carolina's largest mountain county. Find events, restaurants, breweries, wineries, and nearby attractions in this comprehensive guide.
Burke County is located in west central North Carolina, in the state's Mountain region. It was formed in 1777 and named for Thomas Burke, delegate to the Continental Congress and governor of the state (1781-82).
Learn about the indigenous peoples, European colonists, and Civil War events that shaped Burke County, NC. Find out how the county was formed, divided, and named after Thomas Burke, a Continental Congress delegate and governor of North Carolina.
Start your next adventure and explore hidden treasures in Burke County with our comprehensive map highlighting restaurants, stays, cultural sites, outdoor activities and more.
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