Steven's Guidebook

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Steven's Guidebook

Sightseeing

A beautiful place to hike to waterfalls and take a picnic lunch. Only about 15-20 minutes away.
83 locals recommend
South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain Park
83 locals recommend
A 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!
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 locals recommend
If 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 Street
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.
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.
238 locals recommend
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
2058 Skyland Dr
238 locals recommend
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.
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St
333 locals recommend

Food 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 Rd
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.
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-226
This 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. 74
If 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.
6 locals recommend
Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
213 W Warren St
6 locals recommend
One 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.
7 locals recommend
KOBE - Japanese House of Steak & Seafood
1103 13th Ave Dr SE
7 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for Japanese food, this is probably the best within 30 miles.
Very good Italian food!
7 locals recommend
Toscanos Bistro
5 E Marion St
7 locals recommend
Very good Italian food!
Good home cooking and friendly service around 10 minutes away.
Christie's Kitchen
Good home cooking and friendly service around 10 minutes away.

Grocery

This is the nearest grocery store about 20 minutes away.
Honey's IGA
9580 NC-10 Hwy
This is the nearest grocery store about 20 minutes away.
6 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
1818 W Dixon Blvd
6 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
705 E Dixon Blvd

Tryon 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.
301 locals recommend
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International Blvd
301 locals recommend
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.

Local Attractions

This campground has a water park and lots of outdoor activities, only 15 minutes away They offer day passes during the week.
7 locals recommend
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Golden Valley, NC
182 Jellystone Parkway
7 locals recommend
This campground has a water park and lots of outdoor activities, only 15 minutes away They offer day passes during the week.
One of a kind Mountain Coaster only 15 minutes away!
Blue Ridge Mountain Coaster
One of a kind Mountain Coaster only 15 minutes away!
Nice farm and general store to visit around 30 minutes away.
Cherry Mountain Farm
3946 US-64
Nice farm and general store to visit around 30 minutes away.
The oldest General Store in NC.
6 locals recommend
Washburn General Store
2426 Bostic Sunshine Hwy
6 locals recommend
The oldest General Store in NC.