Joara
Joara was a large Native American settlement, a regional chiefdom of the Mississippian culture, located in what is now Burke County, North Carolina, about 300 miles from the Atlantic coast in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Find it 4 mi north of Morganton. Worth the trip, Grandfather Mountain is 22 mi off.
An ancient site, 4 mi north of Morganton
Morganton is the nearest base
Morganton is 4 miles south, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Charlotte
Charlotte is about 64 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Joara
Joara was a large Native American settlement, a regional chiefdom of the Mississippian culture, located in what is now Burke County, North Carolina, about 300 miles from the Atlantic coast in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Joara is notable as a significant archaeological and historic site, where Mississippian culture-era and European artifacts have been found, in addition to an earthwork platform mound and remains of a 16th-century Spanish fort.
- Type
- Ancient site
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Places to stay near Joara
For a bed close by, look to Morganton (11) and Lenoir (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Joara | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 4 mi south | 5 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 17,849 | $222K | — |
| Lenoir | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 11 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 18,372 | $179K | C− |
| Blowing Rock 70% vacation homes | 23 mi north | 35 min | 32 10 hotels · 1 motel · 13 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,324 | $705K | C |
| Hickory | 23 mi east | 35 min | 28 22 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 45,975 | $278K | D |
| Glen Alpine | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,552 | $173K | — |
| Marion | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 11 5 hotels · 4 motels · 2 campgrounds | 7,440 | $164K | D |
| Nebo | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,670 | $130K | — |
| Boone | 29 mi north | 45 min | 35 19 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,929 | $411K | B |
Getting there
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Pair Joara with these
You can reach each of these within 65 miles.
Big draw31 mi MountainMount Mitchell
Big draw63 mi Stadium & arenaBank of America Stadium
64 mi ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway16.5M visitors a year
65 mi Theme parkCarowinds
122 mi MountainGrandfather Mountain
49 mi LakeLake Norman226 mi Theme parkTweetsie Railroad60 mi MuseumSullenberger Aviation Museum70K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Mount Mitchell: Unknown, Public domain · Bank of America Stadium: HangingCurve, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Blue Ridge Parkway: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Carowinds: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grandfather Mountain: Original uploader was KyleAndMelissa22 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0
Asked about Joara
What town is Joara near?
Morganton, NC, about 4 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Joara?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 72–81°.
How far is Joara from Charlotte?
About 64 miles southeast of Charlotte, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Joara?
Asheville Regional (AVL), about 53 miles away. The nearest big hub is Charlotte Douglas (CLT), about 59 miles.
Where should I stay near Joara?
Morganton (4 mi, 11 places to stay), Lenoir (14 mi, 11 places to stay) and Blowing Rock (23 mi, 32 places to stay).
Notes from people in Morganton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.