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Thermal Valley Hang Gliding

Enjoy a unique aerial adventure that will change the way you think of flying and the sky. Free flight will enrich your life.

Find your wings

Say "I DO" to Burke County

Find the perfect wedding venue for your Big day!

Wedding Venues

Catawba Valley Wine Trail

Enjoy the sweet taste of Burke County at our 5 unique wineries.

Connoisseurs

Renew, Relax, Refresh

James State Park

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Upcoming Events

Aug
14
8 PM

From This Day Forward - Historic Outdoor Drama

Aug 14, 2020
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre

The Waldenses in exile quickly began regrouping, planning, and forming alliances with neighboring countries, those sympathetic with the Waldensian Cause or those seeking to overthrow King Louis XIV.

Aug
15
8 AM

Morganton Farmers Market

Aug 15, 2020
8 a.m. - noon

Morganton Farmers Market

Aug
15
8 PM

From This Day Forward - Historic Outdoor Drama

Aug 15, 2020
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre

The Waldenses in exile quickly began regrouping, planning, and forming alliances with neighboring countries, those sympathetic with the Waldensian Cause or those seeking to overthrow King Louis XIV.

Aug
19
12 PM

Wednesday Mini Market

Aug 19, 2020
noon - 4 p.m.

Wednesday Mini Market

Aug
20
5 PM

Third Thursday Art Crawl

Aug 20, 2020
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Downtown Morganton

Aug
22
8 AM

Patty M at the Market

Aug 22, 2020
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Morganton Farmers Market

Aug
22
8 AM

Morganton Farmers Market

Aug 22, 2020
8 a.m. - noon

Morganton Farmers Market

Aug
26
12 PM

Wednesday Mini Market

Aug 26, 2020
noon - 4 p.m.

Wednesday Mini Market

Aug
29
8 AM

Morganton Farmers Market

Aug 29, 2020
8 a.m. - noon

Morganton Farmers Market

Sep
2
12 PM

Wednesday Mini Market

Sep 2, 2020
noon - 4 p.m.

Wednesday Mini Market

Sep
5
9 AM

Butterbeans Duo at the Market

Sep 5, 2020
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Morganton Farmers Market

Sep
5
8 AM

Morganton Farmers Market

Sep 5, 2020
8 a.m. - noon

Morganton Farmers Market

Girl's Getaway

Summer is the time to get outside and discover the foothills, the mountains, and the waterways in Burke County. When you stay at least one night at one of our participating hotels, air bnbs or cabins in lodging in the county you and your girls become eligible for amazing offers from our local partners. We help take the stress away from planning so you have more time to catch up and enjoy being with one another in our wide open spaces. Click the drop downs of each deal for contact information.

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Couple's Getaway

Summer is the time to get outside and discover the foothills, the mountains, and the waterways in Burke County. We have put together itineraries of things we suggest doing during your visit. When you stay at least one night in one of our partner accommodations you will have access to these great deals with our partners. Get out of town with your significant other and come see what you have been missing in Burke County.

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Adventure Getaway

Summer is the time to get outside and discover the foothills, the mountains, and the waterways in Burke County. We have put together an itinerary full of adventures that are sure to thrill any adventure seeker. From hiking to boating to rock climbing you are sure to have a fun adventure in Burke County!

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Featured Attractions

Campgrounds Cycling Fishing Hiking Parks & Forests

South Mountains State Park

The largest state park in North Carolina with more than 40 miles of trails and an 18-mile mountain bike loop. Elevations up to 3,000 feet and an 80-foot waterfall provide excellent views. Located just south of Morganton and Valdese. Activities include equestrian camping, primitive camping, trout fishing, mountain biking, picnicking and hiking.

3001 South Mountain State Park Road, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612

Boating Campgrounds Camping Canoeing & Kayaking Cycling Fishing Hiking Parks & Forests

Lake James State Park Paddy's Creek Area

Tucked away in rolling hills at the base of Linville Gorge, Lake James includes 6,510 surface acres with more than 150 miles of shoreline. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Picnic areas, bath house and rest rooms. Trails, camping and guided ranger tours and activities. 83 campsites range from boat-in only to car and walk-in sites.

2693 Park Trail, Nebo, NC, 28761

Hotels

Sleep Inn

Free Continental Breakfast. Swimming pool. Interstate 40, Exit 105.

2400a S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Hotels

Quality Inn

The Quality Inn hotel in Morganton is conveniently located off Interstate 40, exit 105 and close to area attractions and businesses, including Lake James and Linville Caverns.

2400 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Hotels

Comfort Inn

The Comfort Inn & Suites hotel is located off of Interstate 40, exit 103.

1273 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655

Hotels

Days Inn & Suites

Experience warm southern hospitality and great value at Days Inn & Suites Morganton hotel.

1100 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655

Hotels

Hampton Inn

Experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains when staying at Hampton Inn Morganton. Centrally located in the Piedmont Region, this hotel provides easy interstate access. Visit the Pisgah National Forest located in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. Interstate 40, exit 105. One hour from Asheville, Boone and Charlotte.

115 Bush Dr, Morganton, NC, 28655

Campgrounds

Steele Creek Campground

On-site camp store, game room and snack bar plus water slide and swimming area with two diving boards.

7081 Nc-181, Morganton, NC, 28655

Campgrounds Camping Fishing

Rose Creek Campground

Take Highway 181 North from Morganton toward the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, and turn left at the first campground you spot. Take the gravel road past the nursery to Rose Creek Family Campground.

3471 Rose Creek Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655

Bed & Breakfast

Fairway Oaks Bed & Breakfast

In addition, the Silver Creek Plantation Clubhouse features Papa’s Bar & Grill, which serves lunch and dinner.

4640 Plantation Dr,, Morganton, NC, 28655

Bed & Breakfast

Mountain Creek Bed & Breakfast

Mountain Creek Bed & Breakfast is a 3400 sq. ft. custom log home carved into the side of the South Mountains overlooking Laurel Creek. The Great Room features floor to ceiling cypress trees and a stone fireplace. The grand log stairs lead you up to the sitting area and two spacious suites occupying the entire 2nd floor.

5526 Nc-18, Morganton, NC, 28655

Cabins & Cottages

Camp Lake James- Wooded and Lakefront Vacation Rentals

Cabin guests can enjoy all the amenities of Camp Lake James during their stay.

3100 Campbell Trce, Nebo, NC, 28761

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We are so lucky to have such a gorgeous public golf course here in Burke County. Reach out to @silvercreek.golf to book your next golf outing or tournament! #BurkeTreasures #BurkeOut

We are excited to announce that Morganton has been chosen to be in the running for Best Outdoor Town by Blue Ridge Outdoors! Please go to https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/toptowns/ and vote for Morganton in the medium towns category. Voting ends on Septe

Get them while they last! This is the last weekend for pick your berries at Perry's Berry's. They will switch to fall hours starting August 10th but they will continue to have lots happening when the blueberries are all picked. Stay tubed for more updates

Looking for a fun way to enjoy being outside? Check out our new parklet in downtown Morganton! You can bring food or drinks from any of our area restaurants and enjoy the beautiful weather. Come by anytime and #BurkeOut!

We are excited to announce that Linville Falls Campground is now accepting reservations starting on the 31st of July! Visit www.recreation.gov to book your stay!

Its the weekend! We hope you have some fun exploring the outdoors here in Burke County! Thanks to @ck_outside for this great photo! #BurkeOut

We love when visitors want to see our alien! The alien is a movie star from a film about the Brown Mountain Lights and is featured on Roadtrip America.

The visitors center is open for business! We hope you come in to find out about what's happening in B

This photo by @jeffreylukesutton is one of our new favorites of the gorge. It is in a contest to be on the cover of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. If you have time this weekend go to https://photo.blueridgeoutdoors.com/cover-photo/42/ to vote! #BurkeOut #l