The City of Morganton offers the unique charms of a small city yet embraces technology, new development and progressive thinking. Whether you are a visitor, a retiree, a small family, or a business person looking for a new home, Morganton invites you to enjoy the wonderful amenities and services of our City.

  The Heart of Morganton is its vibrant downtown filled with restaurants, galleries, shops, parks a movie theater, and more. Residents gather on the Historic Courthouse Square during spring and summer to enjoy free Friday night concerts, and CoMMA, the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium, offers wonderful shows and theater productions.

  Morganton is the County Seat of Burke County, which is located in the foothills of western North Carolina. The City is intersected by I-40, US Highways 64 and 70, and NC Highways 18 and 181. Interstates 26, 77 and 85 are within a 50 mile radius. The Charlotte International Airport is just over an hour's drive from downtown.