All Attractions - Burke County Tourism

100 Main Restaurant

Casual atmosphere with great food. Full bar. Local brews and wines. Live music.

100 East Main Street, Valdese, NC, 28690

Chubby's

Local newspaper readers selected Chubby's "Best Sandwich in Burke County - 2016/2017" & "Best Pizza In Burke County - 2015"!

831 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, 28690

History Museums / Heritage Sites Outdoor Attractions Performing Arts Regional Attraction Theatre

From This Day Forward- Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre

One of the top outdoor dramas in North Carolina, this production is presented annually at the Fred B. Cranford Amphitheatre – mid July through mid-August and tells the story of the Waldensians and their escape from religious persecution in Italy to how they founded the town of Valdese.

401 Church Street Nw, Valdese, NC, 28690

Casual Dining

Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant

Los Compadres serves classic Mexican dishes along side new and interesting flavors.

508 East Main Street, Valdese, NC, 28690

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

Myra's Diner

Old Fashioned Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop. Car shows on Fridays in the summer.

212 Main St W, Valdese, NC, 28690

Performing Arts Theatre

Old Rock School Performing Arts Theater

The Old Rock School Auditorium is the home of the Bluegrass at the Rock Concert Series, numerous plays by the local community theater Old Colony Players, dance recitals, graduations, camps, and corporate conferences.

400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, 28655

Galleries & Studios History Museums / Heritage Sites

Piedmont and Western Railroad Museum

Founded in July of 1988, the Piedmont & Western Model Railroad Club has combined the talents and passions of local railroad enthusiasts to create a fictitious rail line serving Western North Carolina. The HO scale railroad runs from Marion, NC to Leadvale, TN, carrying loads across the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Total trackage covers over 1,000 feet.

400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, 28690

Galleries & Studios

Rock School Arts Gallery

The Rock School Arts Foundation mission is to offer new and enriching exhibition, program, and art education for adults and children; serve as a cultural destination for tourists and visitors; and act as a resource for our local art communities.

400 Main St W, Valdese, NC, 28690

History Museums / Heritage Sites Outdoor Attractions Regional Attraction

The Arrival

In honor of Valdese celebrating 125 years since their founding in 1893, the Valdese Public Arts Commission and the Town of Valdese have come together to create a commemorative art piece that will be located across from Valdese Town Hall on Massel Avenue. The art installation depicts the arrival of the original Waldensian settlers who came to Valdese on May 29th, 1893 as they departed the “No. 11” train at the Valdese Depot. The installation was created by the artists of Oak Hill Iron & Wood of Morganton and was designed by local artist Greg Mastin.

102 Massel Ave Sw, Valdese, NC, 28690

Breweries

The Levee Brewery & Pub

Hand crafted beer, cask ales and a warm, friendly english pub atmosphere

118 Main Street, Valdese, NC, 28690

Casual Dining

Twin Brothers Pizza

A locally owned pizza restaurant located in the heart of Valdese.

719 Main Street East, Valdese, NC, 28690