- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Morganton, North Carolina, including 66 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, Ziplines, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
- From Catawba Meadows Park to Freedom Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Morganton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hickory, Linville and Lenoir.
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For three days out of the year, Merlefest features a variety of bluegrass, folk, and rock bands. The festival is situated on the Blue Ridge so that visitors can take in the scenery of the surrounding trees and hills.
39.0 Miles
Black Mountain's Pisgah Brewing Company is a casual and lively brewery. Favored by locals for its fun atmosphere, live music and delicious beer, the brewery offers free tours, weekly concerts and a gift shop for those who want to support the Pisgah name.
39.1 Miles
Offering free brewery tours on the weekends, The Pisgah Brewery is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend an afternoon. Locals and visitors enjoy the brewery wide selection of quality beers including their pale ale, porter and seasonal favorites.
40.7 Miles
As a popular stargazing site, Craggy Gardens offers visitors panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail is known for its wildflower tunnel that visitors can hike through when its in bloom.
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100 East Main Street, P.O. Box 935, Wilkesboro, NC
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The Wilkes Heritage Museum, which is located in the historic county courthouse, displays artifacts and images related to the area's settlement, development, and military history. Guests can also take a guided tour of the jail used in the 1860s.
41.9 Miles
Overlooking the 80-acre Rankin Lake, Rankin Lake Park allows access to the lake for fishing and boating. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, a nearly 1.6 mile walking trail and a play area.
42.2 Miles
Also known as the 'inland sea', Lake Norman offers visitors the opportunity to go swimming and fishing. Guests of this location can also visit local wineries, restaurants, and places of worship.
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Affiliated with the Gaston County Art Guild, Arts on Main is a gallery of hand-made works by local artists, rendered in a wide variety of media. The gallery features a gift shop with unique items.
43.6 Miles
Robinson Cat Fish Lake is a stocked lake where visitors can fish by the hour for a set price. Kids ages 5 and under can fish for free. Live bait of various kinds is also available.
43.7 Miles
Providing art education and discovery to this generation's youth, The Art Station is a community driven establishment. Events include Paint Your Pet, art camps, candle making, stencilling, and soap making.