Morganton

Morganton’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain landscapes make it a paradise for outdoor excursions and ecotourism opportunities. Head to Morganton Point Recreation Area, part of the Chattahoochee National Forest, for beautiful swimming and paddling on Lake Blue Ridge. For a unique outing, get behind the wheel and drive tanks and construction equipment in Tank Town USA. 

All ages can enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating on Lake Blue Ridge. Visit CATE Farms for a fun farm experience with a market, u-pick events, fresh flowers, a pumpkin patch, and wagon rides.

Experience wine tasting and vineyard tours at boutique winery Kerith House. Reserve a table at fine-dining restaurant Cucina Rustica for Old-World Italian fare, or shop at Mountain Butcher for meats to cook back at your cabin, as well as premade salads and desserts.

Morganton’s landscapes are lovely year-round, but fall in the North Georgia mountains brings beautiful changing leaves, family festivals at area farms, and comfortable temperatures.

Summers in Morganton can be hot, with highs in the upper 80s and 90s, along with some rainy days. Spring and fall days range from 60-75 degrees, with nights dipping into the 50s. Winter’s average temperatures hover around 45, although colder snaps and light snow are possible.

Morganton is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, about a 20-minute drive south of the Tennessee border.

Morganton is about two hours north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) by car.