Mackenzie's Guidebook

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Mackenzie's Guidebook

Best place for fine dining.

Best place for quality mussels! Their NY Strip is excellent as well and if they have it their Demi-glace is to die for
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root & vine
139 W Union St
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Best place for quality Sushi at a great price.

Sunday’s and Monday from 5 to 7 is sushi happy hour. 5 sushi rolls for about 20 dollars, no kidding.
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Kin2Kin Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
103 S Green St
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Sightseeing

Just head north on hwy 181 / green st and you’re a short drive away to the entrance. The drive through the mountain trails is a bit longer but an adventure by itself. Four wheel drive is not needed!
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Table Rock Mountain
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Just head north on hwy 181 / green st and you’re a short drive away to the entrance. The drive through the mountain trails is a bit longer but an adventure by itself. Four wheel drive is not needed!
If you're lucky you may get to see the famous/mysterious brown mountain lights!
Brown Mountain View
If you're lucky you may get to see the famous/mysterious brown mountain lights!
Local gem. One mile hike to a secluded waterfall and swimming hole.
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Upper Creek Falls
6118 Wind Song Ln
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Local gem. One mile hike to a secluded waterfall and swimming hole.
Another great swimming hole with a water fall!
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Harper Creek Falls
Edgemont Road
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Another great swimming hole with a water fall!
Great for trout fishing, tubing, swimming and Kayaking!
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Wilson Creek
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Great for trout fishing, tubing, swimming and Kayaking!

Drinks

Best place for a quality beer from rotating breweries.
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Brown Mountain Bottleworks
115 E Union St
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Best place for a quality beer from rotating breweries.
Great local place for for quality brews.
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Sidetracked Taproom and Brewery
609 S Green St
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Great local place for for quality brews.
Iconic brewery with tons of outdoor seating.
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Catawba Brewing Company Downtown Morganton
212 S Green St
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Iconic brewery with tons of outdoor seating.

Adventure

Want to see what your off road vehicle can do? The OHV trail system is about 30 minutes north of downtown Morganton. You will need to buy a pass at the one of the local gas stations (look for "OHV passes sold here") or the convenience store right in front of the entrance.
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Brown Mountain OHV Trail System
1610 Brown Mountain Beach Rd
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Want to see what your off road vehicle can do? The OHV trail system is about 30 minutes north of downtown Morganton. You will need to buy a pass at the one of the local gas stations (look for "OHV passes sold here") or the convenience store right in front of the entrance.

Food scene

Barbeque is great but their Texas Dipper is the amazing. Excellent twist on a French dip.
Boulevard Barbeque
810 College Street
Barbeque is great but their Texas Dipper is the amazing. Excellent twist on a French dip.