The Lenoir center point is approximately 14 miles northeast of Catawba Meadows and 14 miles northwest of L.P. Frans Stadium.
From the autumn rainbow of colors when the leaves change to winter snow skiing at area resorts, North Carolina's seasonal weather means anytime of the year offers a variety of things to do.
When planning your vacation around the best time to travel to Lenoir for friendly temperatures, you have two choices. The beginning of April to the end of June average temperatures range from 72 to 87 degrees. August through October is the next best time to visit with temperatures averaging 87 degrees in August, 80 degrees in September, and 71 degrees in October. June, July, and August are the hottest months, and September has the highest humidity.
November is generally the least crowded and least expensive time to visit with temperatures averaging a high of 62 degrees and a low of 34 degrees. February is the busiest month for tourists. June and July follow as the next busiest times for vacationers. During these months, prices are higher but deals and discounts are available especially if you book well in advance.
Guests can enjoy all that Comfort Inn has to offer, which includes assorted amenities plus exceptional quality rooms available with AAA, AARP, and military discounts. The inn aims to please by providing a comfortable place to start your day and end your evening. Guest rooms feature premium bedding, refrigerator and microwave, coffee maker, flat-panel TV, work desk, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Start the day with a free hot breakfast to refuel your energy sources then enjoy some quality time at the outdoor pool or the exercise room. With its location in the Blue Ridge foothills, you'll also have access to area activities such as hiking, golfing, bowling, and more, when you're out and about town.
At Quality Inn located just minutes away in Morganton, AAA, AARP, and military discounts are readily available for king, queen, or double guest rooms featuring assorted amenities. The pet-friendly hotel exceeds expectations in professional and friendly service. The hotel offers a meeting and business center for business guests with available fax, copy, and print services.
A seasonal outdoor pool can cool off the hottest day, the free Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected and engaged with friends and family, and the hot and fresh breakfast served daily will get your day off to a healthy start.
Hampton Inn & Suites Lenoir is situated in the scenic foothills of western North Carolina, near downtown. Its convenient location provides guests with easy access to local attractions, shopping venues, restaurants, the Caldwell Historical Museum, and the Lenoir Golf Course.
Guest rooms and suites make your stay a pleasure starting with the comfortable Hampton bed. Available amenities to enhance your stay include a mini-fridge and coffee maker, LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi. Suites also include a sofa bed, bar sink, and microwave.
Each day, the hotel serves a free hot breakfast, or if you're in a hurry, Hampton On the Run Breakfast bags are readily available. Guests also have access to a fitness center a refreshing indoor pool, 24-hour front desk fax and message service, safety deposit box, snack shop, and laundry service. Business travelers have the access to services in the business center that include express mail, faxing, photocopying, printing, business phone, and audio/visual rental equipment.
One of the many beautiful places to explore in North Carolina is the Pisgah National Forest. About 30 minutes from Lenoir, this is a day trip you'll want to include in your vacation itinerary.
While visiting Pisgah National Forest, you may also want to take the 20-minute drive to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The scenic drive runs from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, accessible near Cherokee, North Carolina to the Skyline Drive in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.
Lenoir has numerous places listed on the National Register of Historic Places that you might want to visit. These include the Edgar Allan Poe House, the Lenoir Downtown Historic District, Mary's Grove, the Confederate memorial located in Lenoir's town square, and the Caldwell County Courthouse for an up close look at history.
For those interested in unusual places, consider a visit to the Linville Caverns where you'll take a guided tour of the impressive subterranean caverns first discovered in the early 1800's and open to the public since 1937.
Visitors of all ages will get a blast of excitement with a ride on the Tweetsie Railroad. The wild west-themed park features rides, shows, live entertainment, and a 3-mile ride on a historic steam locomotive.
Lenoir is a gold mine of things to see and do. Pick the season and the hotel that fits your plans then get ready to have the time of your life.
Below are reviews of the city of Lenoir, NC from an actual visitor's perspective.
Went to a show at the Broyhill Center- very nice theater!
Close to everything.
That everything was there in one spot. Stores and restaurants