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 AreasCatawba River Canoe Trips
Water enthusiasts will enjoy the four hour canoe trip on the Catawba River. Trip ends at Catawba River Greenway. John River is also available to canoeists.
Morganton, NC Canoeing
South Mountains State Park
Offers approximately 14 miles of trout streams and 48 miles of trails designated for mountain bikes, equestrian and hiking activity. Features the High Shoals Falls on the Jacob's Fork River, a torrent of water that falls approximately 80 feet over a cliff of bare rock. Free. Fee for camping.
Connelly Springs, NC State ParksSilver Creek Plantation
Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7
Waldensian Museum
Historic Museum that is a central repository for the many distinctively Waldensian artifacts relating to the founding and origin of the Town of Valdese.Open Sunday 3 - 5 P.M. April - October.
Valdese, NC Museums
Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground
We?re located 1 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway at US 221.48 wooded sites ? 35 full hookups, 10 primitive tent sites. Tent sites with water & electric, bath house, hot showers, laundry & camp stove. Cabin rentals ? 1 cabin open all winter. Pet friendly. Cook Out on July 4th and October.
Linville Falls, NC BusinessesQuaker Meadows Cemetery
(c. 1767 - 1879) Historic Cemetery. 59 graves associated with early white settlement in western North Carolina. Available by Appointment Only.
Morganton, NC Cemeteries
Catawba River Greenway
Maintained by the City of Morganton, the greenway is currently a 3 mile paved walkway that provides picnic areas, playground, canoe launch, fishiing pier, overlooks and access to shopping and restaurants.
Morganton, NC Other Attractions
Old Burke County Courthouse
(c. 1837) The Courthouse is the focal point of Historic Morganton's National Register District and houses the Historic Burke Foundations; Heritage Museum, and the Vistor Information Center.
Morganton, NC Historic Courthouses