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 laundry facilities. Popular attractions Big Island and McDowell County Public Library ...
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
Sleep Inn Morganton
Sleep Inn Morganton
2.5 out of 5
2400 A S Sterling St, Morganton, NC
The price is AU$157 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$157
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (543 reviews)
"I have stayed here twice in two different rooms and both were very nice, clean and comfortable. Rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges. The location is great also, very close to several nice , affordable restaurants, a gas station and the interstate so you can stay in one place, walk to a restaurant, ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Sleep Inn Morganton
Springmaid Mountain
Springmaid Mountain
3 out of 5
2171 Henredeon Road, Spruce Pine, NC
The price is AU$438 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$438
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Spruce Pine. Enjoy free parking, meeting facilities, and a picnic area. Popular attractions The Orchard at Altapass and Woodys Chair ...
"Beautiful mountain setting, horse pasture out front. Friendly, helpful staff. Had to figure out why wi-fy wasn't working. Had to bring our own Keurig. Couldn't get to streaming tv. Tiny kitchen, few dishes."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2024

Springmaid Mountain
Piney Knob Cabin 15 Min To Lake Lure - 30 Min To Tiec - Hot Tub - Stocked Pond
Piney Knob Cabin 15 Min To Lake Lure - 30 Min To Tiec - Hot Tub - Stocked Pond
Rutherfordton
Stay at this cabin in Rutherfordton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"Cabin was very clean. We enjoyed the peace and serenity."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

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Piney Knob Cabin 15 Min To Lake Lure - 30 Min To Tiec - Hot Tub - Stocked Pond
Skyline Village Inn
Skyline Village Inn
2.5 out of 5
12255 NC Hwy 226A, Spruce Pine, NC
The price is AU$251 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$251
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Spruce Pine. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
Peace in the mountains
"Great room and beds very clean and comfortable. Super relaxing and what a view. Hotel built in the 1940s and has a lot of character."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Skyline Village Inn
Hampton Inn Morganton
Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 out of 5
115 Bush Drive, Morganton, NC
The price is AU$276 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$276
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (213 reviews)
"Clean staff is great"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 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 Boat Beach.

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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