Valdese, NC
Travel Guide





Visit Valdese

Sleep Inn Hickory South
Clean, quiet room, great walk-in shower, good hot breakfast, comfortable bed
Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel Hickory by IHG
We stated there overnight while going to Tennessee. The room was clean , comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
Friendly staff, clean, great deal!
Reviewed on 29 January 2026

New Designer Lakefront Dock Putting Green Golf Sim

Lovely lakefront home with dock. Summertime stunner. Winter wonderland nearby.
This home is so beautiful and truly has it all! The location is picturesque! We enjoyed our vacation at the perfect place! Thank you!
Reviewed on 29 December 2025

Comfy vintage cottage in beautiful small town--7mins from everything.
Host was most accommodating and friendly.
Reviewed on 15 December 2025
Popular places to visit

McGalliard Falls Park
McGalliard Falls Park is just one of the places to see in Valdese, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Old Rock School Railway Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Old Rock School Railway Museum in Valdese. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Fox Den
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fox Den during your trip to Valdese? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Valdese Recreation Center
After visiting Valdese Recreation Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Valdese. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Waldensian Heritage Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Waldensian Heritage Museum during your travels in Valdese. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Trail of Faith
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Trail of Faith during your trip to Valdese. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
- Old Rock School Railway Museum
- Pisgah National Forest
- Hickory Metro Convention Center
- Lake James
- Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Catawba Valley Medical Center
- Lake Hickory
- Catawba River
- J.E. Broyhill Civic Center
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- Valley Hills Mall
- Lake James State Park
- Hickory Motor Speedway
- L.P. Frans Stadium
- Steele Creek Park and Campground
- Wilson Creek
- Wood Mill Winery
- Fort Defiance
- High Shoals Falls
