Brianna’s guidebook
Boat launches and rentals
Mimosa Boat Landing
2260 N Powerhouse Rd5 min away, $10 boat launch.
Public Boat Access Lake James
3845 North Carolina 12620 min away, Near Lake James state park
Linville Boat Ramp
5469 Hwy 5469 Nc 12610 min away, free launch, can be limited parking
Lake James Neighborhood Store
9066 Benfields Landing Rdhttps://www.lakejamespontoons.com/boats/
Benfield's Landing
5741 Benfield Landing Rdhttps://benfieldslanding.com/
City/town information
Adorable walkable downtown, great breweries, pubs, restaurants and bars. Excellent specialty ice cream shop, movie theater and adorable boutiques. Don't forget the Friday night Summer concert series in the courthouse square.
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Morganton
Adorable walkable downtown, great breweries, pubs, restaurants and bars. Excellent specialty ice cream shop, movie theater and adorable boutiques. Don't forget the Friday night Summer concert series in the courthouse square.
Sightseeing
We are right on the beginning of the trail. Hike or bike 30 miles of one of the best trails in the state.
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Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead
126 NC-126We are right on the beginning of the trail. Hike or bike 30 miles of one of the best trails in the state.
Really neat day trip up into the mountains. Explore Linville Gorge, Falls and Caverns about 45 min away. Lots of gems to discover up in the mountains near this area, gem mining, eateries, hikes)
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Linville Falls
Really neat day trip up into the mountains. Explore Linville Gorge, Falls and Caverns about 45 min away. Lots of gems to discover up in the mountains near this area, gem mining, eateries, hikes)
Beanstalk Ziplines
701 Sanford DrWonderful sand beach area, fishing dock and many miles of hiking trails to explore.
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Iparke yaseState yaseLake James
7321 NC-126Wonderful sand beach area, fishing dock and many miles of hiking trails to explore.
Enjoy the cleanest lake in all of NC. Warm enough for swimming by Memorial Day and perfect to enjoy into October. Excellent fishing and boating and unparalleled scenery. Come explore the many quiet coves and hidden sand beaches.
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Lake James
Enjoy the cleanest lake in all of NC. Warm enough for swimming by Memorial Day and perfect to enjoy into October. Excellent fishing and boating and unparalleled scenery. Come explore the many quiet coves and hidden sand beaches.
Food scene
Amazing breweries in town as well as this one closer to the lake. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and picnic tables.
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Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
6751 NC-126Amazing breweries in town as well as this one closer to the lake. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and picnic tables.
Great burger joint, almost walking distance, about 3 min driving
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Bones Jones Burgers and Butchery
3221 North Carolina 126Great burger joint, almost walking distance, about 3 min driving
Sidetracked Taproom and Brewery
609 S Green StCatawba Brewing Company Downtown Morganton
212 S Green StToasted and Rolled
109 N Sterling StKin2Kin Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
103 S Green StTreat
100 W Union St