Guidebook for Morganton
Hiking
Lots of great hiking trails, map in journal on counter.
83 residents recomanen
South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain ParkLots of great hiking trails, map in journal on counter.
Food Scene
Best breakfast buffet around. Friendly wait staff. Fun candy and local gifts.
16 residents recomanen
Abele's Family Restaurant
2115 S Sterling StBest breakfast buffet around. Friendly wait staff. Fun candy and local gifts.
Mountain Burrito LLC
408 West Fleming DriveFresh made to order burritos. Better than Chipotle.
Friendly staff, delicious fresh food, the owners are from Laos and they specialize in Laotian and Thai cuisine.
12 residents recomanen
Asian Fusion Kitchen
402 W Fleming DrFriendly staff, delicious fresh food, the owners are from Laos and they specialize in Laotian and Thai cuisine.
Want to try a large selection of local beers and wines? This is the place!
31 residents recomanen
Brown Mountain Bottleworks
115 E Union StWant to try a large selection of local beers and wines? This is the place!
Romantic atmosphere, tasty morsels with some locally sourced ingredients, custom cocktails and interesting gifts.
24 residents recomanen
Treat
100 W Union StRomantic atmosphere, tasty morsels with some locally sourced ingredients, custom cocktails and interesting gifts.
Yummiest pizza, local ingredients and local brews. Get there early or order take out. Mondays ask for your free garlic knots with pizza!
18 residents recomanen
Moondog Pizza
304 South Sterling StreetYummiest pizza, local ingredients and local brews. Get there early or order take out. Mondays ask for your free garlic knots with pizza!
Local award-winning microbrewery. They also have great music.
47 residents recomanen
Fonta Flora Brewery
317 N Green StLocal award-winning microbrewery. They also have great music.
Locally owned, beer is brewed on sight, fun hangout.
18 residents recomanen
Sidetracked Taproom and Brewery
609 S Green StLocally owned, beer is brewed on sight, fun hangout.
Our favorite place for smoked meats of all kinds. Big open dining room, friendly wait staff. Try the pork rinds, brisket, and 'nanner pudding, you won't be disappointed!
Boulevard Barbeque
810 College StreetOur favorite place for smoked meats of all kinds. Big open dining room, friendly wait staff. Try the pork rinds, brisket, and 'nanner pudding, you won't be disappointed!
Buzze's Creamery & General Store
605 South Green StreetYummy homemade ice cream and treats. Fun general store atmosphere.
The best coffee in town. Pick up some extra beans to take home. Fresh roasted on site! Chill on the back deck, or hang out for a soccer game on the indoor field.
7 residents recomanen
Little Guatemala
810 E Union StThe best coffee in town. Pick up some extra beans to take home. Fresh roasted on site! Chill on the back deck, or hang out for a soccer game on the indoor field.
Arts & Culture
Marquee Cinemas-Mimosa Theatre
101 S Green StLocal movie theater with first run movies.
Beautiful fresco in the lobby, all kinds of shows and concerts throughout the year.
10 residents recomanen
COMMA Performing Arts Center
401 S College StBeautiful fresco in the lobby, all kinds of shows and concerts throughout the year.
TGIF concerts all summer, Sunday Pops concerts throughout the year, pop up open mic nights, food trucks a few weekday lunches, just a cool place to hang out downtown
Courthouse Square
102 East Union StreetTGIF concerts all summer, Sunday Pops concerts throughout the year, pop up open mic nights, food trucks a few weekday lunches, just a cool place to hang out downtown
Entertainment & Activities
Beach at Paddy's Creek area, hiking, boating, kayaking. Very family friendly.
93 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal del Llac James
7321 NC-126Beach at Paddy's Creek area, hiking, boating, kayaking. Very family friendly.
Coves de Linville, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221Neat cave system with a history.
Martha's Park
200 Collett StSplash pad and playground. Great park for the whole family right downtown.
Best playground around! Huge accessible playgrounds, small zipline, swings, climbing, slides, etc. Not to be missed if you have kid!
24 residents recomanen
Parc Catawba Meadows
701 Sanford DrBest playground around! Huge accessible playgrounds, small zipline, swings, climbing, slides, etc. Not to be missed if you have kid!
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
G120 Morganton Heights BlvdClosest super store to meet your needs.
Tea Tree
112 E Main StSuper cute custom signs and decor, made by local moms.
Best place for souvenirs. Fun local items as well as old time candy. Check out Swede's Cafe upstairs for breakfast or lunch.
8 residents recomanen
Morganton General Store
116 W Union StBest place for souvenirs. Fun local items as well as old time candy. Check out Swede's Cafe upstairs for breakfast or lunch.