Morganton, North Carolina

Morganton, North Carolina

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Morganton NC is a gateway town to the mountains in the west and the economic centers in the east.

Natural beauty surrounds the area, providing a respite from city life and a great variety of outdoor recreational activities.

Rated as the number one retirement community by, Retirement Living magazine, Morganton NC has a mix of culture, leisure activities and quality of life that make it a favorite with young and old alike. The city's downtown is filled with clothing stores, restaurants and antique stores.

Pisgah National Forest's eastern borders are to the west of town. Morganton's location, just off of I-40 and near some of North Carolina's top cities, gives it a great advantage of accessibility, while remaining a bit off the beaten path.

Morganton has a population of 17,261 people and is the county seat of Burke County North Carolina, which has a total population of 89,657 people.

Hickory NC is half an hour to the east, Asheville NC is an hour to the west, Boone NC is an hour north, Winston-Salem NC is about an hour and a half to the east and Charlotte NC is only an hour and a half south.

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About Bob Bencivenga

Bob Bencivenga

Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations. Bob researches the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable.

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