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Top 10 Reasons Life is Good in Burke County

There are so many things that make living in Morganton and Burke County great that we've had to create a Top 10 List so you won't become overwhelmed!

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Retiring to North Carolina

While North Carolina is a popular place to retire with so much to offer, we believe Morganton/Burke County is an especially enticing place for those seeking an active retirement.

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The 411

Stripped down, straight-forward information ranging from average temperatures throughout the year to contact information for cities and county.

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Jun
2
7 PM

Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series: Skaterink Jukebox

- May 26, 2023
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Temple Field at the Old Rock School

Jun
9
7 PM

Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series: The Night Move Band

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Temple Field at the Old Rock School

Jun
16
7 PM

Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series: Shake Down Band

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Temple Field at the Old Rock School

Jun
23
7 PM

Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series: Little Johnny Trailer Trash

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Temple Field at the Old Rock School

Featured Attractions

Coffee Shops

Grind Cafe Coffee House

Coffee house, gourmet sandwiches. Great atmosphere! Upstairs wine room hosts special live music events. Check facebook for schedules.

136 W Union St, Morganton, NC, 28655

Camping Hiking Parks & Forests Rock Climbing

Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

The Linville Gorge Wilderness at nearly 12,000 acres is the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina and one of only two wilderness gorges in the Southern United States.

Morganton, NC

Cycling Hiking Parks & Forests

Fonta Flora Trail

Fun beginner, well-maintained double track trail with beautiful scenery and views of Lake James. The Trail will ultimately circle Lake James. As of April, 2019 more than 20 miles of trail have been completed including a scenic covered bridge near the Linville Boat Access.

126 Nc Hwy 126, Morganton, NC, 28655