We are centrally located for some of the nicest North Carolina sights and locations
The Biltmore House – In Asheville is just a 45 min scenic drive from here.
Rutherfordton, Forest City, Marion and Morganton – Are the closest towns for dining, all within 20 to 30 minutes.
South Mountain State Park, Black Mountain, Little Switzerland, the Blueridge Parkway, Lake James – Just 30 to 35 scenic minutes away.
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, Lineville Falls and Caverns – Are all around 45 minutes from us.
Our favorite restaurants include
Countryside Bar-B-Que – The Quintessential BBQ experience and true southern hospitality
2070 Rutherfrd Rd Marion, NC 28752
Phone – 828-652-4885
Carolina Café Southern Steakhouse – Great ribs ‘God Bless Dixie’
211 Old Metal Road, Gaffney SC
Phone – 864-406-0333
Closed Sunday and Monday
The Mountain View Restaurant in Little Switzerland – Excellent food reasonably priced and a million dollar view!!! www.mountainviewrest.com
Phone – 828-766-9670
Point of View Restaurant – Excellent food, reasonable pricing and a spectacular view of Lake Lure!!!
www.thepointofview.com
Phone – 828-625-4380
Side Street Pizza in Tryon – At the railroad tracks in Tryon …excellent Italian!!!
www.sidestpizza.com
Phone – 828-859-5325
Green River Barbeque in Saluda – Excellent pulled pork NC barbeque.
Phone – 828-749-9892
Louise’ Rock House Restaurant in Linville – Very good southern home cooking.
Phone – 828-765-2702
CaroMi on route 176 toward Saluda – Trout and Ham southern cooking, brown bag liquor and beer.
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Phone – 828-859-5200
Pomodoros in East Asheville – Excellent Greek & Italian www.pomodoroscafe.com
Phone – 828-299-3032
Becky’s Store in Golden Valley – Groceries, breakfast, lunch and a country casual dinner, plus free wifi and excellent cell service! Phone – 828-245-1733
Activities in the area
Blue Ridge Distilling Company – Makers of fine single malt whiskey!
228 Redbud Lane, Golden Valley NC.
www.blueridgedistilling.com
Phone – 828-245-2059
Trout Fishing Guide and Fly Fishing training
Jim McNeilly
Phone – 704-477-9856
Sierra Nevada Brewery – The place to go for great food, live entertainment and pale ale!!!
100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC 28732
www.sierranevada.com
Phone – 828-681-5300
Zip Lines Near Lake Lure
www.canopyridgefarm.com
Phone – 828-625-4500
Lake James – Google Lake James marinas to get all the up to date info on pontoon boat, canoe and kayak rentals and restaurants on the Lake.
South Mountain State Park – just 30 minutes away … marked hiking trails … pet friendly and waterfalls!
Horseback Riding – Poco Rhythm Ranch in Morganton, 30 minutes away.
www.pocorhythmretreat.com
Phone – 828-433-1278 / 828-413-5830
Linville Falls and Caverns – Good food on the way up route 221 North.
Biltmore Hotel and Winery in Asheville – 45 minute scenic ride!
1 Lodge St Asheville, NC 28803
Phone 800-411-3812
Little Switzerland – The General Store, great food and drink right off the Blueridge Parkway, 35 minute scenic ride.
Sugar Mountain Ski area and Grandfather Mountain – Home of the swinging bridge, 1 hr and 15 minutes up route 221 North.
Gem Mining – Little Switzerland and Lake Lure, 35 minutes away.
Hot tubs on the Broad River – A great day trip to Hot Springs, NC … North of Asheville 35 minutes
Other Points of Interest
Medical Care:
Ruthorford Hospital – 288 S Ridgecrest Ave Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone
(828)286-5000
Carolina Healthcare System – 2201 S Sterling St Morganton, NC 28655
Phone (828)580-5000
Places of Worship:
First Broad Baptist Church – 2470 /2473 NC Highway 226 Bostic, NC 28018
First United Methodist Church – 341 E Main St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone
(828)245-6446
Presbyterian Church – 438 W Main St Forest City, NC 28043 Phone
(828)245-6112
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church – 1024 W Main St Forest
City, NC 28043 Phone (828)245-4017
Enjoy!!!
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