- Our list of the best things to do in Morganton, North Carolina, features the top 43 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Morganton, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Morganton, NC , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hickory, Linville and Lenoir
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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.
40.8 Miles
BK Racing is a racing team for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series that fields the number 23, 26, 83, and 93 Toyota Camry's. Notable drivers for the team are JJ Yeley and Jeb Burton.
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.
42.9 Miles
Home of the Gastonia Grizzlies Coastal Plain League baseball team, Sims Legion Park seats 3,000 fans. The stadium also hosts the annual Beer Fest, with live music, cornhole tournament, and unlimited brew sampling.
43.4 Miles
Striving to provide quality entertainment and education of the arts to the patrons of Gastonia, The Little Theater of Gastonia is a popular cultural touchstone of the town. The theater presents an array of stage plays, musicals and children's productions throughout the year.
43.5 Miles
Situated on the shores of scenic Lake Norman, Lake Norman Jet Ski Rentals offers a variety of jet skis and wave runners for rent. All rentals include safety training and life jackets. The company also rents pontoon boats.
43.6 Miles
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.