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Moravian Falls

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Moravian Falls

Moravian Falls is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wilkesboro, 60km from Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway).

Moravian Falls is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 1,901, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Moravian Falls sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Moravian Falls to your route.

About Moravian Falls

Moravian Falls (formerly, Petersburg and Forks of the Road) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,712 as of the 2020 census.

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Where is Moravian Falls located?

Moravian Falls is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.0968 latitude, -81.1823 longitude.

What is the population of Moravian Falls?

Moravian Falls has a population of approximately 1,901 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,901
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.0968, -81.1823

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Moravian Falls

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

North Wilkesboro Speedway

A .625-mile NASCAR oval that sat abandoned from 1996 until a 2022 revival, with one banked straight following the natural slope of the land. Now restored and racing again while keeping its vintage character.

11 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

The Wren's Nest

A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Mast General Store

A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Grandfather Mountain

A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.

58 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)

A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Moravian Falls

  • 60 kmLinn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway)A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.

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Hays

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Taylorsville

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19 km awayPop. 2,078

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