Outdoor Attractions - Burke County Tourism

History Museums / Heritage Sites Outdoor Attractions

Historic Burke County Courthouse

Stepping into Burke County’s Historical courthouse is like stepping back in time. Listen intently and you can almost hear the shots fired by William Waightstill Avery, one of Burke Countys best-known lawyers, as he shot and killed Samuel Fleming in 1851.

102 E Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Campgrounds Camping Outdoor Attractions Regional Attraction

Horsepower Park

Horsepower Park is perfect for the whole family! Located in the Foothills of Western North Carolina, with Race Track and Mountain views this fun motorsports arena provides lots of opportunity for fun!

2850 Race Track St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Boating Outdoor Attractions

Lake James Marina

Full-service marina with fuel, store, boat slip rentals and fishing licenses.

9066 Hwy 126, Nebo, NC, 28655

Boating Outdoor Attractions

Lake James Neighborhood Store

Lake James Neighborhood Store is here for all of your lake needs! They have pontoon rentals as well as a general store with food, gear and libations you may have left behind or run out of. Their boat rentals are offered 7 days a week for a full day of fun. Please book ahead of time by calling or filling out request form on their website to ensure rental availability.

5763 Benfields Landing Road, Nebo, North Carolina, 28761

Hiking Outdoor Attractions

Linville Caverns

Courteous and experienced guides take you into a subterranean world, giving you the history of the caverns and allowing you to view the grand work of nature.

19929 Us 221 North, Marion, NC, 28752

Boating Fishing History Outdoor Attractions

Lucy & Ethel Charters on Lake James

The Moses and Crawley families LOVE spending time on beautiful Lake James and would like to share our piece of heaven with you!

9066 Nc Highway 126, Nebo, NC, 28761

Outdoor Attractions Parks & Forests

Martha's Park & Splash Pad

Located in downtown Morganton, the 1.4 acre park features: •Fenced and gated play area •Multi-featured playground equipment •3 picnic shelters (large shelter may be reserved) •Children’s water splash pad •Swing sets •Handicapped accessible restrooms

200 Collett St, Morganton, NC, 28655

History Museums / Heritage Sites Outdoor Attractions

McDowell House at Quaker Meadows

The McDowell House at Quaker Meadows Plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is believed to be the oldest surviving brick structure in Burke County.

119 St Marys Church Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655

Outdoor Attractions Parks & Forests

McGalliard Falls Park

Venture out to this hidden treasure to enjoy a volleyball court, picnic facilities and restrooms in addition to the natural attraction of the 40 ft. high McGalliard Falls.

Church St Nw, Valdese, NC, 28690

Casual Dining Golf Outdoor Attractions

Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club

Created in 1929 by famed golf course architect Donald Ross, the course takes advantage of Morganton’s natural beauty, which includes a captivating view of the Blue Ridge Mountain skyline.

611 Golf Course Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655

Outdoor Attractions Parks & Forests

Mt. Mitchell State Park- Highest Peak east of the Rocky Mountains

A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas.

2388 State Hwy 128, Burnsville, NC, 28714

Outdoor Attractions

North Carolina Birding Trail

The N.C. Birding Trail has 4 specific viewing sites in Burke County: Lake James State Park, South Mountain State Park, Catawba River Greenway Trail, and the South Mountain Game Lands.

Morganton, NC