Steven's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful place to hike to waterfalls and take a picnic lunch. Only about 15-20 minutes away.
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South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain ParkA beautiful place to hike to waterfalls and take a picnic lunch. Only about 15-20 minutes away.
If visiting Western North Carolina for the first time, Biltmore Estate is an unbelievable place to see!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StIf visiting Western North Carolina for the first time, Biltmore Estate is an unbelievable place to see!
This is a very nice little small town that is around 30 minutes away. If you are looking for the small town Christmas feeling, take a stroll through Forest City on a carriage ride and you may feel like you are in a Hallmark movie.
Forest City Christmas Lights
West Main StreetThis is a very nice little small town that is around 30 minutes away. If you are looking for the small town Christmas feeling, take a stroll through Forest City on a carriage ride and you may feel like you are in a Hallmark movie.
Within about an hour and a half drive are some of the best ski slopes in the mountains of NC and this is one of them.
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing noZipline
2058 Skyland DrWithin about an hour and a half drive are some of the best ski slopes in the mountains of NC and this is one of them.
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StFood scene
This is a local favorite for BBQ and ribs. Just about a 20 minute drive but be prepared to wait a while to be seated if you go during peak times.
The Honey Hog
4629 Fallston RdThis is a local favorite for BBQ and ribs. Just about a 20 minute drive but be prepared to wait a while to be seated if you go during peak times.
This is about as local as it gets here with good country cooking and southern hospitality. Only 10 minutes away in Golden Valley.
Becky's Country Store & Grille
2259 NC-226This is about as local as it gets here with good country cooking and southern hospitality. Only 10 minutes away in Golden Valley.
If you are in the mood for a good local seafood restaurant, this is it. About 25 minutes away in Bostic.
Forest City Fish Camp
236 Old U.S. 74If you are in the mood for a good local seafood restaurant, this is it. About 25 minutes away in Bostic.
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants about 30 minutes away in Shelby.
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Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
213 W Warren StOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants about 30 minutes away in Shelby.
If you're in the mood for Japanese food, this is probably the best within 30 miles.
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KOBE - Japanese House of Steak & Seafood
1103 13th Ave Dr SEIf you're in the mood for Japanese food, this is probably the best within 30 miles.
Toscanos Bistro
5 E Marion StVery good Italian food!
Christie's Kitchen
Good home cooking and friendly service around 10 minutes away.
Grocery
Honey's IGA
9580 NC-10 HwyThis is the nearest grocery store about 20 minutes away.
Ingles Markets
1818 W Dixon BlvdWalmart Supercenter
705 E Dixon BlvdTryon Equestrian Center
This is around 45 minutes away and is pretty spectacular whether you are a horse enthusiast or not. Plenty of shops and restaurants. The event nights are the main attraction and, I believe, admission is free.
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Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International BlvdThis is around 45 minutes away and is pretty spectacular whether you are a horse enthusiast or not. Plenty of shops and restaurants. The event nights are the main attraction and, I believe, admission is free.
Local Attractions
This campground has a water park and lots of outdoor activities, only 15 minutes away They offer day passes during the week.
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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Golden Valley, NC
182 Jellystone ParkwayThis campground has a water park and lots of outdoor activities, only 15 minutes away They offer day passes during the week.
Blue Ridge Mountain Coaster
One of a kind Mountain Coaster only 15 minutes away!
Cherry Mountain Farm
3946 US-64Nice farm and general store to visit around 30 minutes away.
Washburn General Store
2426 Bostic Sunshine HwyThe oldest General Store in NC.