Guidebook for Saluda
Food Scene
The Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthful cuisine. The menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes using locally raised trout and organic locally grown produce when available, antibiotic and hormone free meats and poultry. Fresh locally roasted coffee and espresso are available as well as a selection of fine wines and beers including biodynamic and organic selections.
120 locals recommend
Purple Onion
16 E Main StThe Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthful cuisine. The menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes using locally raised trout and organic locally grown produce when available, antibiotic and hormone free meats and poultry. Fresh locally roasted coffee and espresso are available as well as a selection of fine wines and beers including biodynamic and organic selections.
"The Barbeque" is back! If you're a local or a regular, you know that Green River Barbeque (affectionately known as "The Barbeque" in these parts) has been closed for nearly a year. However, it's back and better than ever! Green River BBQ serves their own in-house smoked meats with a large variety of seasonal vegetables and sides. Children will find a menu that offers options to their liking and portion size. Green River also has gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Local drafts and ciders from western North Carolina breweries along with a full bar and a large outdoor seating area complete the awesome offerings at The Barbeque.
57 locals recommend
Green River Barbeque
131 US-176"The Barbeque" is back! If you're a local or a regular, you know that Green River Barbeque (affectionately known as "The Barbeque" in these parts) has been closed for nearly a year. However, it's back and better than ever! Green River BBQ serves their own in-house smoked meats with a large variety of seasonal vegetables and sides. Children will find a menu that offers options to their liking and portion size. Green River also has gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Local drafts and ciders from western North Carolina breweries along with a full bar and a large outdoor seating area complete the awesome offerings at The Barbeque.
Breakfast served all day- featuring fresh local eggs, Wildflour toast, North Carolina grits & more. Also delicious fresh baked scones or the infamous sticky buns. Lunch includes quiche, homemade soups and a full selection of sandwiches featuring Wildflour's wonderful bread. Handmade crust pizzas made with from scratch sauces on Wednesday and Friday nights. Delicious desserts as the perfect ending to a great meal.
52 locals recommend
Wildflour Bakery & Cafe
173 E Main StBreakfast served all day- featuring fresh local eggs, Wildflour toast, North Carolina grits & more. Also delicious fresh baked scones or the infamous sticky buns. Lunch includes quiche, homemade soups and a full selection of sandwiches featuring Wildflour's wonderful bread. Handmade crust pizzas made with from scratch sauces on Wednesday and Friday nights. Delicious desserts as the perfect ending to a great meal.
Azalea Bistro has recently closed, but stay tuned for Saluda Mexican Grill. We'll keep you posted.
15 locals recommend
Azalea Bistro
40 E Main StAzalea Bistro has recently closed, but stay tuned for Saluda Mexican Grill. We'll keep you posted.
Saluda’s premier coffeeshop features an assortment of baked goods, elevated breakfast and brunch items, and a selection of classic sandwiches. Or construct your own specialty smoothie from our wide range of fresh ingredients and add-ins. Grab & Go for quick bites for your hike or picnic also available.
23 locals recommend
Wakey Monkey Saluda
18 Church StSaluda’s premier coffeeshop features an assortment of baked goods, elevated breakfast and brunch items, and a selection of classic sandwiches. Or construct your own specialty smoothie from our wide range of fresh ingredients and add-ins. Grab & Go for quick bites for your hike or picnic also available.
an adventure sports bar atmosphere, craft beers on tap, wine, and cocktails with live music on an expansive deck.
Eddy’s provides a varied menu from its very popular, permanent on-site Food Truck - made-to-order ½-pound burgers with fries, in-house smoked barbeque with special sauces, and everything from Pad Thai to Mahi and Shrimp tacos.
14 locals recommend
Green River Eddy's Tap Room
435 E Main Stan adventure sports bar atmosphere, craft beers on tap, wine, and cocktails with live music on an expansive deck.
Eddy’s provides a varied menu from its very popular, permanent on-site Food Truck - made-to-order ½-pound burgers with fries, in-house smoked barbeque with special sauces, and everything from Pad Thai to Mahi and Shrimp tacos.
authentic 1950s-style diner setting serving delicious breakfast and lunch items including eggs, biscuits and gravy, burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes and their signature Charlie’s Sage Sausage
Ward's Grill
authentic 1950s-style diner setting serving delicious breakfast and lunch items including eggs, biscuits and gravy, burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes and their signature Charlie’s Sage Sausage
The S.P.O.T. (Saluda Purple Onion Taqueria) - a must-visit destination for foodies and tequila lovers alike. This cozy spot offers outdoor dining and an impressive selection of 25+ tequilas and craft-made margaritas to complement their mouthwatering tacos, burritos, and bowls
The S.P.O.T.
The S.P.O.T. (Saluda Purple Onion Taqueria) - a must-visit destination for foodies and tequila lovers alike. This cozy spot offers outdoor dining and an impressive selection of 25+ tequilas and craft-made margaritas to complement their mouthwatering tacos, burritos, and bowls
Shopping
Fine handmade items to view, use, live with or give. 100% American Craft Since 1985.
14 locals recommend
Heartwood Gallery
21 E Main StFine handmade items to view, use, live with or give. 100% American Craft Since 1985.
Historic Thompson’s Store is the oldest grocery store in the state of North Carolina.
32 locals recommend
Historic Thompson's Store
24 E Main StHistoric Thompson’s Store is the oldest grocery store in the state of North Carolina.
an upscale outdoor adventure store providing an extensive array of top-quality performance apparel, outdoor camping, kayaking, and paddle boarding equipment and supplies
19 locals recommend
Saluda Outfitters
435 E Main Stan upscale outdoor adventure store providing an extensive array of top-quality performance apparel, outdoor camping, kayaking, and paddle boarding equipment and supplies
Parks & Nature
This unique botanical preserve is comprised of over 300 acres of rich cove forest with over 310 species of wildflowers and plants (a few that are rare), spring-fed streams and a moderate 1/4-mile trail to a 90 ft. waterfall.
28 locals recommend
Pearson's Falls and Glen
2748 Pearson Falls RdThis unique botanical preserve is comprised of over 300 acres of rich cove forest with over 310 species of wildflowers and plants (a few that are rare), spring-fed streams and a moderate 1/4-mile trail to a 90 ft. waterfall.
A 264-acre site including the goat farm, dairy barn, and 5 miles of hiking trails. Rootabaga Express!, 30-minute plays of Sandburg's own version of American fairly tales performed by apprentice actors from the Flat Rock Playhouse, on Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:15 am. - June 15 - August 5.
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdA 264-acre site including the goat farm, dairy barn, and 5 miles of hiking trails. Rootabaga Express!, 30-minute plays of Sandburg's own version of American fairly tales performed by apprentice actors from the Flat Rock Playhouse, on Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:15 am. - June 15 - August 5.
Entertainment & Activities
guided or self-guided whitewater trips, kayak instruction, stand up paddleboarding, waterfall treks, waterfall rappelling program, and swimming hole hikes
93 locals recommend
Green River Adventures
150 E Main Stguided or self-guided whitewater trips, kayak instruction, stand up paddleboarding, waterfall treks, waterfall rappelling program, and swimming hole hikes
America’s steepest and fastest zipline canopy tour. Descend an unprecedented 1,100 vertical feet in elevation zipping from tree-top to tree-top on 11 ziplines, traversing a sky-bridge, and descending 3 huge rappels.
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrAmerica’s steepest and fastest zipline canopy tour. Descend an unprecedented 1,100 vertical feet in elevation zipping from tree-top to tree-top on 11 ziplines, traversing a sky-bridge, and descending 3 huge rappels.
calm, uncrowded paddles including the popular seven mile Sierra Nevada Express trip that ends next to the famous brewery or the 4-Mile Paddle on the Horse Shoe Bend - a beautiful, peaceful trip that is easy to fit into a busy afternoon.
16 locals recommend
Lazy Otter Outfitters
10 Banner Farm Rdcalm, uncrowded paddles including the popular seven mile Sierra Nevada Express trip that ends next to the famous brewery or the 4-Mile Paddle on the Horse Shoe Bend - a beautiful, peaceful trip that is easy to fit into a busy afternoon.
At Justus Orchard you will find u-pick or we-pick apples, blackberries, and pumpkins. Whether you choose u-pick or we-pick, you can sample, mix and match to make sure you go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking.
22 locals recommend
Justus Orchard
187 Garren RdAt Justus Orchard you will find u-pick or we-pick apples, blackberries, and pumpkins. Whether you choose u-pick or we-pick, you can sample, mix and match to make sure you go home with your favorite apples for eating or cooking.
Visit Grandad’s for the day and enjoy a variety of fun activities on an 80 acre family farm. Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily from the bins inside the store or venture out in the orchard to pick for yourself.
61 locals recommend
Grandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock RdVisit Grandad’s for the day and enjoy a variety of fun activities on an 80 acre family farm. Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily from the bins inside the store or venture out in the orchard to pick for yourself.
In addition to a long list of apple varieties, visit Sky Top Orchard and you'll enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and more, a bamboo forest to explore, lots of picnic areas and, of course, a mountaintop of fragrant apple and fruit trees.
85 locals recommend
Sky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdIn addition to a long list of apple varieties, visit Sky Top Orchard and you'll enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and more, a bamboo forest to explore, lots of picnic areas and, of course, a mountaintop of fragrant apple and fruit trees.
Arts & Culture
a professional, non-profit theatre known for quality productions of popular musicals, comedies, and drama
178 locals recommend
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Hwya professional, non-profit theatre known for quality productions of popular musicals, comedies, and drama
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mills River Cidery, the newest addition to the Bold Rock facilities, offers complimentary daily tours and tastings and features an expansive tasting room with overhead views of the bottling line. Relax on the patio as you enjoy one of 6 award-winning varieties of Bold Rock Hard Cider.
169 locals recommend
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdThe Mills River Cidery, the newest addition to the Bold Rock facilities, offers complimentary daily tours and tastings and features an expansive tasting room with overhead views of the bottling line. Relax on the patio as you enjoy one of 6 award-winning varieties of Bold Rock Hard Cider.
two vineyards situated on both sides of the Eastern Continental Divide on the Crest of the Blue Ridge. The Hendersonville location includes the vineyards and winery with daily tours and tastings.
123 locals recommend
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf Rdtwo vineyards situated on both sides of the Eastern Continental Divide on the Crest of the Blue Ridge. The Hendersonville location includes the vineyards and winery with daily tours and tastings.
locally grown French Vinifera and Normandy Style Hard Cider at any of three tasting rooms
86 locals recommend
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap Rdlocally grown French Vinifera and Normandy Style Hard Cider at any of three tasting rooms
cool down in the taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates or soak in the sun on the back porch with a beer and a snack; indoor dining as well with a full menu
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Waycool down in the taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates or soak in the sun on the back porch with a beer and a snack; indoor dining as well with a full menu
Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StGreen River Brew Pub
26 Church StFine Beer and Wine, Delicious Snacks, Great Atmosphere
Green River Eddy's Tap Room
435 E Main St craft beers on tap, wine, and cocktails