Explore Burke County
Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
Linville Gorge Wilderness, coverning more than 12,000 acres, is laced with trails that wind through thickets of mountain laurel and descend to the depths of Linville Gorge - one of eastern America's most rugged and scenic gorges. It is frequently referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the East."
Linville Falls, NC Wilderness AreasHumpback Hollow Cabins
3 rustic cozy cabins. Fully equipped. Beautifully furnished. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, mile marker 31. Near Linville Falls, Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, and Grandfather Mountain. VCR and FREE movies. Complimentary morning coffee.
Linville Falls, NC Businesses
Quaker Meadows Golf Club -Par Three
Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7
Old Rock School & Art Gallery
Constructed from stones the Waldenses pulled from the fields, the Old Rock School hosts concerts and dramas as well as other events in the 473 seat auditorium. Home to the Art Gallery of changing exhibits. Mon-Fri 9-5.Also home to the Piedmont Western Railroad club
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Silver Creek Plantation
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7
"From This Day Forward" Outdoor Drama
Told through music, dance and drama. In its 40th season, "From This Day Forward" is the story of the Waldensians, a religious sect from Italy that migrated to North Carolina in 1893 to establish a colony at Valdese. Fred Cranford, playwright. Performances Friday - Sunday,
McGalliard Falls
This park offers a glimpse into the Waldensian past. Park features grist mill, waterwheel, nature trails, picnic and play areas. Also a 45 foot waterfall.
Valdese, NC Other Attractions
Morganton-Lenoir Airport
Avtec Services - Charter Airline, Car RentalBlue Ridge Aviation
Morganton, NC Businesses