Morganton, North Carolina is a wonderful place to live, work, play and raise a family. Located in Burke County, Morganton sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Table Rock Mountain, which provides a breathtaking backdrop every day. Morganton offers its residents many great shops and restaurants from upscale dining to relaxed cafes, beautiful city parks and facilities, as well as events all year long. Enjoy everything downtown Morganton has to offer from live music, to gallery crawls, helping at a fundraiser, attending festivals and exceptional dining. Within an hour drive you can explore the city of Asheville or relax at Lake Norman, the largest manmade body of fresh water in North Carolina.