Burke County, NC

North Carolina

Burke County
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Popular cities in Burke County

Beautiful road to Western Piedmont Community collage during snow day
Morganton
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Get away to trendy Morganton! Enjoy the mountains, local cuisine, and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Hawksbill Mountain
McGalliard Falls near a park in Valdese,NC
Valdese
Known for Historical and Museums
Love history and museums? Get away to Valdese!

Reasons to visit

  • McGalliard Falls Park
Easy walk through the trails and very scenic.
Connellys Springs
Known for Coffee, Dining and Family-friendly
Escape to Connellys Springs! Enjoy its coffee, golf, and natural setting.

Reasons to visit

  • High Shoals Falls
An almost magical spot inside the Linville Gorge.  Very difficult to reach (the hike is brutal!) but it is worth seeing the 10,000+ daffodil's in bloom as this spot only shares its secret for a couple of weeks each year.  For a video guide of the hike to Daffofil Flats, please visit:  https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/daffodil-flats
Nebo
Known for Wineries, Natural parks and Nature
Experience Nebo: its wineries, parks, and more!
Rutherford College
Rutherford College
Venture to sights like Rutherford College Town Hall as you discover the local area in Rutherford College.
Glen Alpine
Glen Alpine
Known for Dining, Relaxing and Mountains
Secluded Glen Alpine is calling! Discover its food, mountain views, history, and more.