The Arbor Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Lake James State Park

Lake James State Park

You can take time to visit Lake James State Park during your travels to Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and cafes.

Lake James State Park

Boat Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boat Beach during your trip to Nebo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Boat Beach

Lake Calhoun

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Calhoun during your travels in Nebo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lake Calhoun

Our pick of the best The Arbor Hotel Deals

Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community
Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community
Nebo
Stay at this vacation home in Nebo. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Big Island and McDowell County Public Library are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Enjoyable 70th Birthday Celebration with Kids & Grandkids
"My kids have always made a big deal about my “decade” birthdays. We’ve gone to Six Flags, Disneyworld, and the Chicago Water Show. For this decade year, I just wanted to chill by the lake, enjoy the scenery, get out on our boat, and do some fishing without having to drive there. This home provided ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug. 2024

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Home on the shores of Lake James in Gated Arbors Community
10% Discount for Remaining Summer!Lake Front Log Cabin w/ Double Dock&Mtn. Views
10% Discount for Remaining Summer!Lake Front Log Cabin w/ Double Dock&Mtn. Views
Nebo
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Nebo. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Big Island and McDowell County ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Great place and location
"Time well spent with friends in the mountains. Manager was great to work with and house was better than anticipated. Steep grade to the lake."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

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10% Discount for Remaining Summer!Lake Front Log Cabin w/ Double Dock&Mtn. Views
Sleep Inn Morganton
Sleep Inn Morganton
2.5 out of 5
2400 A S Sterling St, Morganton, NC
The price is AU$175 per night from 17 May to 18 May
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Stay at this hotel in Morganton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (532 reviews)
"It was a good stay for a night a waffle house across the street"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Sleep Inn Morganton
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
2 out of 5
4281 Highway 221 South, Marion, NC
The price is AU$158 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marion. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (232 reviews)
"Clean room and donna is super nice"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Pet-friendly Cabin w/ Fire Pit in Spruce Pine!
Pet-friendly Cabin w/ Fire Pit in Spruce Pine!
3 out of 5
Spruce Pine
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Spruce Pine. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Table Rock Trail and Hawksbill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Beautiful and lots of room
"This was such a nice house! My son, husband and I stayed here for 3 days. It was great! There were condiments and so much stuff for us to use, which was nice coming from out of state and not wanting to buy all the things that we would just use a little of. The place smelled so clean and fresh! They ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2024

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Pet-friendly Cabin w/ Fire Pit in Spruce Pine!
Hampton Inn Morganton
Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 out of 5
115 Bush Drive, Morganton, NC
The price is AU$328 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
AU$328
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morganton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Hampton Inn Morganton
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Other neighbourhoods around The Arbor

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Forest Lake Heights

While Forest Lake Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lake James State Park and McDowell County Courthouse.

Forest Lake Heights
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Lakeview Hills

Lakeview Hills might not have many top sights, but Lake James State Park and Boat Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lakeview Hills
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Bear Cliff

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bear Cliff and surrounding area, you can visit Lake James State Park and Big Island.

Bear Cliff
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Marion Lake Club

If you're spending some time in Marion Lake Club, Lake James State Park and Lake James are top sights worth seeing.

Marion Lake Club
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The Meadows At Lake James Station

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Meadows At Lake James Station and surrounding area, you can visit Lake James State Park and Silver Fork Winery.

The Meadows At Lake James Station
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Hidden Lake

You might consider checking out Lake Calhoun while you're exploring Hidden Lake and the larger Nebo area.

Hidden Lake

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