Celebrate the season with handcrafted gifts and local flavor across scenic Burke County, North Carolina! Pack your bags for downtown Morganton working art studios, hand-forged ironwork, and year-round Christmas magic at Merrill Mischief. Loosen your belt for homemade fudge, local craft spirits, and Apple Hill Orchards cider today!

Drop by Connelly Springs, North Carolina, for an authentic taste of Appalachian spirit at South Mountain Distilling Company! Pack your bags for 4-mile waterfall hikes along McGalliard Falls and suspension bridge views. Loosen your belt for JB Rader’s 103, Honeycrisp Apple Moonshine, and Peanut Butter Banana whiskey tastings today!

Head to Burke County, North Carolina, for a picturesque fall getaway near Morganton! Pack your bags for leaf-peeping hikes at Lake James, mountain biking, and visits with Highland cows at Henry River Farms. Loosen your belt for fresh apple cider donuts and Fonta Flora craft brews today!

Trade your couch for a pair of dancing shoes in Valdese, North Carolina, for the 51st Annual Waldensian Festival! Pack your bags for viral clogging stars, thrilling amusement rides, and bocce tournaments. Loosen your belt for fried treats and authentic heritage dishes before dancing under the bright summer stars today!

Trade your couch for a pair of dancing shoes in Valdese, North Carolina, for the 51st Annual Waldensian Festival! Pack your bags for viral clogging stars, thrilling amusement rides, and bocce tournaments. Loosen your belt for fried treats and authentic heritage dishes before dancing under the bright summer stars today!

Trade your ordinary weekend routine for an unforgettable late-summer escape to Burke County, North Carolina! Pack your bags for historic Valdese street dances, Morganton’s multi-stage free concerts, and paddles along Lake James. Loosen your belt for signature soutissa sausage and celebrate local heritage in mountain paradise today!

Pack your bags and escape the summer heat in stunning Burke County, North Carolina! Ditch your alarm to explore the cool mountain waters of Lake James and Lake Rhodhiss. Loosen your belt after a day of sandy beaches, scenic pontoon cruises, and effortless kayaking. Claim your ultimate foothills paradise today!

Burke County is the ultimate summer playground! Dive into raw adventure at Linville Gorge, the "Grand Canyon of the East," or cruise the emerald waters of Lake James by pontoon. With suspension bridges leading to historic waterfalls and premier mountain biking singletracks, nature's most thrilling escape is waiting right here.

Discover Burke County in North Carolina’s foothills, where you'll find outdoor experiences that blend adventure and beauty, from hiking mountains to paddling glassy lakes.

The Waldensian Festival celebrates Valdese's history on August 8-9 with live music, vendors, rides, and cultural events.