Burke district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Morganton

Morganton is a town in Burke district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 16,692 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 waterfalls. The must-see places are Gaston Chapel AME Church (1 km), The Berry Site (12 km) and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (15 km).

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Morganton at a glance

Location
Burke district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 16,692
Coordinates
35.7454° N, 81.6848° W
Places within 50 km
137 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Morganton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morganton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morganton

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morganton. The closest is Yellow Mountain (9 km); the best-known is Adams Mountain (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morganton

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morganton. The closest is Tuttle Educational State Forest (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morganton

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morganton. The closest is Henry Harris Dam (17 km); the best-known is Lake James State Park (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Morganton

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Morganton. The closest is Cascade Park (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Morganton

18 churches within 100 km of Morganton. The closest is Gaston Chapel AME Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Morganton

9 parks within 100 km of Morganton. The closest is Martin Luther King Jr. Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Morganton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morganton
  2. 1 km Gaston Chapel AME Church · church, Burke
  3. 15 km Saint Paul's Episcopal Church · church, Burke
  4. 14 km The Berry Site · heritage site, Burke
  5. 12 km Tuttle Educational State Forest · nature spot, Caldwell
  6. 19 km Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail · trek, Burke
  7. 15 km Back to Morganton

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How to reach Morganton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morganton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints77117Yellow Mountain (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens321Tuttle Educational State Forest (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1021Henry Harris Dam (17 km)
    Waterfalls2020Cascade Park (2 km)
    Churches1018Gaston Chapel AME Church (1 km)
    Parks49Martin Luther King Jr. Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage57Superintendent's Residence (2 km)
    Museums56Historic Burke County Courthouse (1 km)
    Treks13Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (15 km)
    Other attractions12Linville Caverns (37 km)
    Beaches & coast11Boat Beach (22 km)

    Morganton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morganton?

    Gaston Chapel AME Church (church, about 1 km), The Berry Site (heritage site, about 12 km), Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (trek, about 15 km), Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (church, about 16 km), Tuttle Educational State Forest (nature spot, about 16 km), South Mountains State Park (nature spot, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Morganton?

    137 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 waterfalls, 10 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Morganton?

    Yellow Mountain, about 9 km by road; Ironmonger Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Morganton?

    Tuttle Educational State Forest, about 16 km by road; South Mountains State Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Morganton?

    Henry Harris Dam, about 17 km by road; Morganton Watershed Dam (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morganton?

    Start in Morganton, visit Gaston Chapel AME Church, then Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, then The Berry Site, then Tuttle Educational State Forest, then Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morganton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Morganton

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