Morganton (Georgia)

Morganton is a city in Georgia's Northeast High Country.

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Located on Highways 60 and 76 just outside the town of Blue Ridge.

History

Morganton was the county seat of Fannin county, Georgia in the 1800s. The county seat was moved to the town of Blue Ridge due to the train establishing a depot in Blue Ridge.

See

Located on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, which is a recreational lake surrounded by mountains. Visit Morganton Beach which features a sandy beach area for swimming, a boat ramp and camping facilities.

Do

• Tank Town USA, 10408 Appalachian Hwy, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Saturday and Sunday - 11am to 6pm - April through November. Other times reservation only.. Tank Driving Ages 15+$75.00/10 mins Car Crushing Ages 15+$499.00 Excavator Operation Ages 15+$75.00/15 mins. (updated Aug 2015)

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Eat

There are no restaurants in Morganton. They are located in the nearby towns of Blue Ridge and Blairsville.

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Sleep

• Tica Cabin Rentals, toll-free: [phone] ext 1. Located at the corner of Highway 515 and 60 in Morganton, offers vacation home rentals in the Morganton area. 
• First Class Cabin Rentals, 3293 East First Street, toll-free: [phone]. Provides beautiful, privately owned luxury vacation cabins in the Morganton area near Lake Blue Ridge. All of the properties are fully equipped and offer upscale furnishings, hot tubs and fireplaces. Many offer pool tables, game rooms and spectacular year-round mountain views. Cabins are conveniently located near Lake Blue Ridge, white water rafting on the Ocoee River, horseback riding, tubing, hiking and the antique shops on Main Street. 

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Routes through Morganton

Chattanooga ← Blue Ridge ←

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→ Blairsville → Anderson