Glen Alpine is centrally located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains adjacent to the southeast corner of Pisgah National Forest. The area gives visitors the best of all worlds and the best of all seasons. Whether you travel on the dirt roads, the back roads or the pavement from Glen Alpine, your liking is just a short stretch. Antiques -- a 5-minute walk -- 2 minutes by car. Ice Cream -- a 4-minute walk -- 1 minute by car. Restaurant -- a 1-minute walk -- Before you find your car keys you are there. Pizza and Subs -- 3 minutes by car -- No need to drive...they deliver. Historic Landmark -- Open your eyes. Love the train whistle -- Cover your ears -- Historically Glen Alpine evolved around the accessibility of the railroad. Nostalgically freight trains, often loaded with coal from the mountains, still actively pass through Glen Alpine. Entrance to The Blue Ridge Parkway is a short 30 minutes from the Inn. Travel the Parkway for a breathtaking ride to Asheville or Blowing Rock. For a more rugged adventure traveling a few miles on dirt roads takes you to the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area where easy day hikes reward you with waterfalls and panoramic views. For many visitors to the area, the mountains are the inspiration. However if your enthusiasm lays in history, theater, music, dining, shopping or sporting activities you will find a vast array of exceptional outings within a 10-45 minute drive of the Inn. Click here to view a list of area attractions with website links if available. Where is Glen Alpine? Conveniently located 3 miles off Interstate 40 in western North Carolina. Glen Alpine sits proudly in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, 50 miles east of Asheville, 35 miles west of Hickory. A short 6 miles to the east finds you in the historic town of Morganton, the Burke County seat. Should you visit Morganton from Glen Alpine drive slowly into town so as not to miss the rows of beautiful historic southern homes. Directions: From I-40 eastbound exit 100 -- Jamestown Road/Glen Alpine. Turn right at the light at the end of the exit. -- OR -- From I-40 westbound exit 100 -- Jamestown Road/Glen Alpine. Turn left at the light at the end of the exit -- THEN -- Travel 7/10th of a mile and turn right following the signs for the Elementary schools and Glen Alpine. Travel 2 miles to the stop sign (Highway 70 -- "Main Street"). Continue straight through the stop sign and cross over the railroad tracks. You will pass the post office and the fire/police station immediately on your right. Davis street is the first right -- 25 feet past the fire station -- turn right. Graciously awaiting your arrival the beautiful home cannot be missed. The driveway is past the house. Within North Carolina call 828-584-9264 Outside of North Carolina toll free: 888-441-5133 Reservations hours 9:00am-8:00pm Eastern time. Checkin 3:00pm Checkout 11:00am American Express, MasterCard and Visa accepted The Inn at Glen Alpine 105 Davis Street P.O. Box 686 Glen Alpine, NC 28628 HOME / ABOUT THE INN / ACCOMMODATIONS / POLICIES & RATES / EMAIL THE INNKEEPER