Guidebook for Southern Foothills and Mountains (Rutherford, Polk, Henderson Counties)
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Guidebook for Southern Foothills and Mountains (Rutherford, Polk, Henderson Counties)
Drinks & Nightlife
Very popular destination, some nights they host trivia or live music.
10 locals recommend
The Twisted Pear
184 E Main StVery popular destination, some nights they host trivia or live music.
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
123 W Main StCopper Penny Grill Rutherfordton
131 N Washington StIron Key Brewing Company
135 Locust StreetParks & Nature
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadAmazing waterfalls! Hiking, biking, or bring your horses!
Green River Game Lands
645 Green River Cove RdHiking!
Stunning beauty-hiking, mountain biking, or bring your horses.
280 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Stunning beauty-hiking, mountain biking, or bring your horses.
Lake James State Park
7321 NC-126Beautiful lake! Public beach and boat ramps!!
Lake Adger
State owned lake with public boat ramp, beautiful area!
Pearson's Falls and Glen
2748 Pearson Falls RdThe trail starts in Gilkey and ends in Forest City. There are various parking areas and you can do whatever distance suits you! Walk, jog, or bike-it’s a beautiful way to see the areas
16 locals recommend
Thermal Belt Rail Trail
125 Reveley StThe trail starts in Gilkey and ends in Forest City. There are various parking areas and you can do whatever distance suits you! Walk, jog, or bike-it’s a beautiful way to see the areas
Restaurants
Delicious food and beer on tap in historic downtown Forest City.
18 locals recommend
Copper Penny Grill
146 E Main StDelicious food and beer on tap in historic downtown Forest City.
Great historic soda fountain serving breakfast and lunch!! Get there early, it gets crowded!
13 locals recommend
Smith's Drugs of Forest City
139 E Main StGreat historic soda fountain serving breakfast and lunch!! Get there early, it gets crowded!
Copper Penny Grill Rutherfordton
131 N Washington StTryon International Equestrian Center
25 International BlvdCraft beer brewery in an old jail house with good food and indoor and outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
Iron Key Brewing Company
135 Locust StreetCraft beer brewery in an old jail house with good food and indoor and outdoor seating.
Moe's Original Bar B Que
164 E Main StGood BBQ joint in Forest City.
Great locally owned Mexican Restaurant. Carlos is a very nice owner and the food has a lot of flavor. A really good salsa bar too. The Burrito Mexicano is our favorite.
6 locals recommend
Cocula Mexican Grill
338 W Mills StGreat locally owned Mexican Restaurant. Carlos is a very nice owner and the food has a lot of flavor. A really good salsa bar too. The Burrito Mexicano is our favorite.
Sightseeing
http://www.rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/thermal-belt-rail-trail The Thermal Belt Rail Trail-bike, walk, or jog!
19 locals recommend
Rutherfordton
http://www.rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/thermal-belt-rail-trail The Thermal Belt Rail Trail-bike, walk, or jog!
Arts & Culture
Tryon
298 North Trade StreetShopping
Landrum
Forest City
Antique shops to browse through!
Entertainment & Activities
Huge venue-restaurants, horse shows, shops!
301 locals recommend
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International BlvdHuge venue-restaurants, horse shows, shops!
Overmountain Vineyards
2012 Sandy Plains Rd