Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Biltmore Estate & Gardens
- Blue Ridge Parkway: Interstate 26 to exit for the Parkway- about 25 miles West
- Highway 176: Recently declared a Scenic By-way, from the South Carolina State Line to just West of Saluda
- Tryon Palace & Gardens: Tryon, NC (828) 859-8322
- Biltmore Estate & Gardens: Asheville. 35 minutes from the inn is George Vanderbilt's 260 room cottage. Open all year 1-800-543-2901
- Carl Sandburg Home: (Connemara) - Flat Rock
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial: Asheville Grove Park Inn
- Chimney Rock Park: Wonderful veiws of the area, about 30 minutes from the inn.
- Flat Rock Theater
- Brevard Music Center
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Activities:
- Hiking: Pisgah Forest- A National Forest with some great day hikes. We can direct you to the Information Center.
Carl Sandburg Home (Connemara) - Over 200 acres connected to this National Historic Site. Short hikes to perfectly beautiful vistas of the area.FENCE - Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center. Located in nearby Tryon, this Center has nice trails and sometimes guided nature walks.
Caesar's Head State Park - Located about 40 minutes away in South Carolina are some wonderful trails and bike paths. - Horseback Riding: There is horseback riding in the Pisgah Forest. Inquire as to times at the Ranger Station.
- Golf: Red Fox Golf Club - 828-894-8251
Links of Tryon- 864- 468-4995
Etowah Valley Country Club - 828-891-7022
Cummings Cove - 828-891-7428 - Antique Shopping: Many wonderful Antique Shops located in Saluda.
Hendersonville - Main Street is loaded with Shops
Tryon and Landrum- Take 176 East and enjoy the many shops encountered along the way. - Nature Preserves / Trails: Orchard Inn Nature Trail - A short 15 minute walk around part of the perimeter of the property, a good distance to unwind after your drive.
Pearson's Falls- Just down the mountain towards Tryon, a wonderful half mile walk into one of the areas most photographed waterfalls - Whitewater Rafting: Nantahala Outdoor Center - 1-800-232-7238
Wildwater Rafting - 1-800-451-9972 - Walking: We can direct you to the routes from one to as many miles as you wish from the inn. Remember, we're in the hills and at 2500' elevation!!
- Shopping: Blue Spiral - A wonderful gallery in Asheville.
Heartwood
Gallery - Located right in the heart of Saluda featuring quality crafts from all over the country.
Saluda Mountain Crafts - Just off exit 28, I-26 in Saluda.
ArtaCLOAKS - Unusual hand painted clothing .
The Stamp Peddler - A creative stamp store.
Touchstone Gallery - Hendersonville's finest gallery.
Western North Carolina Folk Art Center - Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Black Mountain
The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina - A new publication by HandMade in America complete with six short day trips encompassing the many craftsmen and sites in our area. Call us and order a copy.
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