Guidebook for Morganton
Food Scene
Great farm to table restaurant with beautiful ambience, wine list and wonderful selection of meat and vegetable dishes. Outdoor seating in warmer months. Live music on weekends.
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Wisteria Southern Gastropub
108 E Meeting StGreat farm to table restaurant with beautiful ambience, wine list and wonderful selection of meat and vegetable dishes. Outdoor seating in warmer months. Live music on weekends.
Great ambience with an equally great menu. Meat and seafood sections. Wine and Beer List. Wood Fired Pizza. Outdoor patio seating in warmer months in the heart of downtown.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
root & vine
139 W Union StGreat ambience with an equally great menu. Meat and seafood sections. Wine and Beer List. Wood Fired Pizza. Outdoor patio seating in warmer months in the heart of downtown.
Nice hangout to grab some coffee or tea. Desserts. Free WiFi. Breakfast and lunch menu. Kick back and relax or get some work done. Outdoor seating available. Located in heart of downtown.
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Grind Cafe
136 W Union StNice hangout to grab some coffee or tea. Desserts. Free WiFi. Breakfast and lunch menu. Kick back and relax or get some work done. Outdoor seating available. Located in heart of downtown.
Located in Boone, NC. So worth the drive. Enjoy a variety a seasonal wild game (elk, venison, boar, snake sausage) cooked to perfection. Rustic log building with quaint atmosphere and large stone hearth fireplace. Reservations needed.
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Gamekeeper Restaurant
3005 Shulls Mill RdLocated in Boone, NC. So worth the drive. Enjoy a variety a seasonal wild game (elk, venison, boar, snake sausage) cooked to perfection. Rustic log building with quaint atmosphere and large stone hearth fireplace. Reservations needed.
Our favorite Japanese & Sushi restaurant in the region. Japanese owned. Large variety of unique sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes. Outdoor seating available.
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Heiwa Shokudo
87 N Lexington AveOur favorite Japanese & Sushi restaurant in the region. Japanese owned. Large variety of unique sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes. Outdoor seating available.
If you have an issues with Celiac or Gluten Intolerance then this is the place for you. They have a dedicated gluten free kitchen and everything on the menu is delicious. Great variety of meats, fish and vegetables. Desserts are heavenly. Outdoor seating available and located right in the center of Asheville.
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Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveIf you have an issues with Celiac or Gluten Intolerance then this is the place for you. They have a dedicated gluten free kitchen and everything on the menu is delicious. Great variety of meats, fish and vegetables. Desserts are heavenly. Outdoor seating available and located right in the center of Asheville.
A Tapas restaurant with large variety of foods to choose from. Fresh and local meats and vegetables. Flavors that will delight any palate. Menu offers gluten-free, dairy free, nut free and vegan options with each menu item coded for these. A must try if you go to Asheville. Reservations are a must and they fill up fast. Recommend reserving early before you make your trip to stay with us.
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveA Tapas restaurant with large variety of foods to choose from. Fresh and local meats and vegetables. Flavors that will delight any palate. Menu offers gluten-free, dairy free, nut free and vegan options with each menu item coded for these. A must try if you go to Asheville. Reservations are a must and they fill up fast. Recommend reserving early before you make your trip to stay with us.
Drinks & Nightlife
Microbrew with great variety of selections, live music and vibrant scene.
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Catawba Brewing Company Downtown Morganton
212 S Green StMicrobrew with great variety of selections, live music and vibrant scene.
Local brewery with an eclectic variety of flavors. Also offer wines and teas (for the non-drinkers). Live music. Vibrant scene. Outdoor seating. Located near downtown Morganton.
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Fonta Flora Brewery
317 N Green StLocal brewery with an eclectic variety of flavors. Also offer wines and teas (for the non-drinkers). Live music. Vibrant scene. Outdoor seating. Located near downtown Morganton.
Great spot to hangout in small or large groups. Large variety of local and regional beers, wines, ciders. Also non-alcoholic options for the little ones. Family friendly. Live music. Located on square in heart of downtown Morganton.
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Brown Mountain Bottleworks
115 E Union StGreat spot to hangout in small or large groups. Large variety of local and regional beers, wines, ciders. Also non-alcoholic options for the little ones. Family friendly. Live music. Located on square in heart of downtown Morganton.
Sightseeing
Some of the best views in western North Carolina. Walk the mile high bridge or hike some of the most challenging trails on the east coast. Sit on the edge of a rock and view the valleys below.
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Parque Estatal de la Montaña del Abuelo
Some of the best views in western North Carolina. Walk the mile high bridge or hike some of the most challenging trails on the east coast. Sit on the edge of a rock and view the valleys below.
An American Castle. A private estate built by Mr. Vanderbilt. Open year-round with house tours - Christmas Candlelight Tour is a must. Several thousand acres of rolling hills, streams, ponds, horse trails, biking trails, hiking trails. Summer concerts. Winery with free tastings. Seasonal garden with variety of flowers and bushes. Active farm with petting zoo. Multiple 4-star restaurants on grounds. Coffee shops and ice cream parlor. Picturesque views. Take a trip back in time and explore life in the late 1800's.
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Biltmore House
78 Starnes AveAn American Castle. A private estate built by Mr. Vanderbilt. Open year-round with house tours - Christmas Candlelight Tour is a must. Several thousand acres of rolling hills, streams, ponds, horse trails, biking trails, hiking trails. Summer concerts. Winery with free tastings. Seasonal garden with variety of flowers and bushes. Active farm with petting zoo. Multiple 4-star restaurants on grounds. Coffee shops and ice cream parlor. Picturesque views. Take a trip back in time and explore life in the late 1800's.
Parks & Nature
Beach access on the lake, hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Fun for the family or alone.
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Parque Estatal Lago James
7321 NC-126Beach access on the lake, hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Fun for the family or alone.
Amazing views. Moderate Intensity Hike. Climb the trail to the peak of Table Rock Mountain (visible from Morganton) or go across to the Linville Gorge for amazing views of the valleys and mountains in the distance. You'll feel like you have been tele-ported to another place and time. Rugged but worth it.
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Table Rock Mountain
Amazing views. Moderate Intensity Hike. Climb the trail to the peak of Table Rock Mountain (visible from Morganton) or go across to the Linville Gorge for amazing views of the valleys and mountains in the distance. You'll feel like you have been tele-ported to another place and time. Rugged but worth it.
Great hiking trails. Start out flat along the running stream and then climb to the towering waterfall. Mild to moderately strenuous, depending on the trail.
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Parque Estatal de las Montañas del Sur
3001 South Mountain ParkGreat hiking trails. Start out flat along the running stream and then climb to the towering waterfall. Mild to moderately strenuous, depending on the trail.
Beautiful hike through an old manor property. Historic home on site. Bass pond. Multiple trails to choose from.
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Moses Cone Manor
Beautiful hike through an old manor property. Historic home on site. Bass pond. Multiple trails to choose from.
Beautiful lake with trails that go around it or other trails also located nearby. Picnic area. Great place to escape for the day and enjoy the outdoors. Scenic drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway to get there. Located near Blowing Rock, NC.
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Parque Conmemorativo Julian Price
297 Blue Ridge PkwyBeautiful lake with trails that go around it or other trails also located nearby. Picnic area. Great place to escape for the day and enjoy the outdoors. Scenic drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway to get there. Located near Blowing Rock, NC.
Moderately strenuous hike that places you on top of one of the most breath taking sites in western NC. 360 degree views of all the surrounding mountains and valleys. Sit on the edge of a cliff and take in all the surrounding beauty. Not a lot of foot traffic so you may find yourselves up there to enjoy it all on your own.
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Hawksbill Mountain Trail Head
Moderately strenuous hike that places you on top of one of the most breath taking sites in western NC. 360 degree views of all the surrounding mountains and valleys. Sit on the edge of a cliff and take in all the surrounding beauty. Not a lot of foot traffic so you may find yourselves up there to enjoy it all on your own.
Shopping
Like a miniature Whole Foods. Good selection of local vegetables and fresh meats, organic and non-GMO verified foods, specialty items.
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Food Matters Market And Cafe
210 Avery AveLike a miniature Whole Foods. Good selection of local vegetables and fresh meats, organic and non-GMO verified foods, specialty items.
Restored and refurbished furniture, decorations and other items for your home. Rustic. Great quality and prices.
The Weathered Home
217 Avery AveRestored and refurbished furniture, decorations and other items for your home. Rustic. Great quality and prices.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the coolest cities around. Culture, restaurants, arts, entertainment, spas, views. It is nestled in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains but offers amenities comparable to large metropolitan cities with a feel of a European town.
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Asheville
One of the coolest cities around. Culture, restaurants, arts, entertainment, spas, views. It is nestled in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains but offers amenities comparable to large metropolitan cities with a feel of a European town.
Snow tubing, skiing and zip lining. Located about 50 minutes away from us.
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing y Zipline
2058 Skyland DrSnow tubing, skiing and zip lining. Located about 50 minutes away from us.
Picturesque mountain town with shops and restaurants, park, bass pond, coffee shops. Great place for a day trip up in the high country. Close to Boone NC where you can find more great food, shops or go catch an App State game.
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Blowing Rock
Picturesque mountain town with shops and restaurants, park, bass pond, coffee shops. Great place for a day trip up in the high country. Close to Boone NC where you can find more great food, shops or go catch an App State game.
Fun for kids of all ages, from 2 to 102. Enter into an old west village with a canteen and resident Cowboys and Indians. Ride the Tweetsie Railroad, an original steam engine that takes you for a 20 minute ride back in time. In the Fall you can enjoy the Ghost Train on weekends through the month of October.
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Tweetsie Railroad Ln
Tweetsie Railroad LnFun for kids of all ages, from 2 to 102. Enter into an old west village with a canteen and resident Cowboys and Indians. Ride the Tweetsie Railroad, an original steam engine that takes you for a 20 minute ride back in time. In the Fall you can enjoy the Ghost Train on weekends through the month of October.
Our own local zip line adventure. Located just 10 minutes from the cabin. Have a great time riding the lines for about 90 minutes. Skilled instructors take you on your journey.
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Beanstalk Ziplines
701 Sanford DrOur own local zip line adventure. Located just 10 minutes from the cabin. Have a great time riding the lines for about 90 minutes. Skilled instructors take you on your journey.
Enjoy a day as our guests at this private camp. Outdoor pools, including a kiddie pool; hot tub; well accommodated fitness center; lake access with free use of kayaks, canoes and paddle boards; cantina with great menu and wine/beer list. Great for families or to just escape and relax.
Camp Lake James
3100 Campbells TrceEnjoy a day as our guests at this private camp. Outdoor pools, including a kiddie pool; hot tub; well accommodated fitness center; lake access with free use of kayaks, canoes and paddle boards; cantina with great menu and wine/beer list. Great for families or to just escape and relax.
Multiplex cinema located in downtown Morganton. Take advantage of one of those rainy days where the outdoors are not optimal. Enjoy a movie before or after going to a nice lunch or dinner at one of our great local restaurants.
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Marquee Cinemas-Mimosa Theatre
101 S Green StMultiplex cinema located in downtown Morganton. Take advantage of one of those rainy days where the outdoors are not optimal. Enjoy a movie before or after going to a nice lunch or dinner at one of our great local restaurants.
Everything Else
Small town feel with a picturesque downtown square, shops, restaurants, movie theater, bakery. Surrounding parks for some play or relaxation. Live music on summer Friday nights; seasonal festivals throughout the year. Several breweries. Coffee shop (The Grind). Fitness centers. Specialty shops. Spas.
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Morganton
Small town feel with a picturesque downtown square, shops, restaurants, movie theater, bakery. Surrounding parks for some play or relaxation. Live music on summer Friday nights; seasonal festivals throughout the year. Several breweries. Coffee shop (The Grind). Fitness centers. Specialty shops. Spas.
Escape for a 60 to 90 minute massage in a cozy little spa located in downtown Morganton. Take that much needed relaxation day or soothe those sore muscles from the strenuous hikes you've enjoyed.
Awakenings Spa
115 Queen StEscape for a 60 to 90 minute massage in a cozy little spa located in downtown Morganton. Take that much needed relaxation day or soothe those sore muscles from the strenuous hikes you've enjoyed.