South Mountain Distillery

North Carolina boasts the most breweries in the South, with the Catawba Valley Ale Trail highlighting local brews across Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and McDowell counties. Participants exploring at least 6 of the 14 breweries earn a gift. Featured are the scenic Hillman Beer, innovative Fonta Flora Brewery, the gourmet Happy Valley Filling Station, and City Walk, a brewery in a revitalized pawn shop. For more information, the Burke County Tourism Development Authority can be contacted. […]

Burke County has a long history of Moonshine that dates back to when the first settlers started arriving here from Europe. […]

Leaving the falls, the trolley stops at the Linville Falls Winery where you can take in the beautiful views of the Tuscan Style Italian architecture and sample some of their award-winning wines. […]

The envy of many cities across western North Carolina, CoMMA Performing Arts Center brings affordable entertainment to Morganton residents and regional patrons alike. […]

I’ve always been a fan of live theater, and I’ve been to my fair share of theaters over the years. But CoMMA Performing Arts Center in Morganton, NC, is one of my favorites. […]

Many people think that they have to travel to the far west of North Carolina to experience some magnificent waterfalls but there might be some closer than they would think. […]

Here in Burke County, we deem ourselves Nature’s Playground […]

Little Guatemala coffee shop and restaurant that the rich culture that has been hiding in Burke County for generations […]

Things are starting to bloom in Burke County and now is the perfect time to visit! […]

In addition to the speakers there will be more than 20 exhibitors and vendors at the event including inflatable obstacle courses for kids. […]

With no obstruction from leaves, views of our waterways, lakes and mountains are so much more visible and exquisite […]

Come see why Burke County is deemed “Nature’s Playground.”  Plan your visit today! […]

Everyone can see the Linville Gorge from several vantage points on the eastern and western rims […]

There are three big festivals coming up over the next two months that warrant a place on your calendar. […]

Summer is in full swing and that means the heat has set in.  Escape the heat wave and cool off in Burke County!  […]

Burke County is the perfect destination for all sorts of water lovers, whether you are a thrill junkie, want a relaxing float or are looking to experience the water without getting wet. […]

Come see why Burke County is deemed “Nature’s Playground.”  Plan your visit today! […]

Visit Chimney Rock from the point of view of the Last of the Mohicans as part of the 30th anniversary reunion weekend this May. Back in 1992, Chimney Rock was covered with actors, film crew, makeup artists and more, acting out some of the final scenes of the Last of the Mohicans, one of the biggest movies of that year. […]