Saluda North Carolina has been a favorite vacation destination  since the turn of the century . Need an escape from the heat or a respite from the hectic pace of life? Long for peaceful tranquility, scenic beauty and fresh mountain air? Come discover one of Western North Carolina's hidden jewels. An easy 6+ hour drive from North Florida, let Saluda be you first stop on your North Carolina vacation. You'll find great restaurants, quaint shops and friendly folks in a convenient and picturesque setting.

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nearby cities: Tryon  , Rutherfordton, Columbus

RENTAL CABINS, HOMES, CONDOS (38)

FEATURED MUST SEES
Lake House (1)
Mountain Life Realty (14)
Orchard Lake Campgrounds (5)
Saluda Mountain Home (1)
Saluda Mountain Lake Cabins (7)
Spring Pond Cabin (1)
The Saluda Inn (1)
Tree Blew Inn (1)

B&Bs, LODGES, INNS (5)

Bear Creek Lodge
Charles Street Garden Suite
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast
The Orchard Inn
Saluda Mountain Lodge

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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Saluda Realty & Construction
Charles Street Garden Suite. The perfect B&B Suite for a couple or single. Beautiful grounds enhance the property's Garden View walking path and the suite is only one block from downtown Saluda's terrific restaurants and shops. Full privacy with a true "at home" feeling are provided. Delicious, freshly prepared breakfast included in the $95 nightly rate.  Charles Street Garden Suite site. 

The Saluda Inn. One of Western North Carolina's premier rental properties, the Saluda Inn is a comfortable environment that can easily accommodate a group of 38 (sometimes more). southside.jpgWith 7200 sq. ft. of living space, it offers guests the opportunity to spread out and yet still be under the same roof. There are spacious living rooms for meetings and group activities.  The dining room has plenty of seating for everyone in your group to share meals together. Kitchen facilities are roomy and fully equipped for you to prepare your own meals as you wish or arrange to have your meals catered.  The sunroom offers a great place to spend time with a book.  You may even wish to enjoy the almost 2 acres of property by sitting next to a campfire, enjoying a game of shuffleboard or just relaxing under a tree in the hammock. The Saluda Inn site.

Saluda Mountain Jamboree. Saluda Mountain Jamboree is proud to announce that live Bluegrass music and a barbeque dinner will be coming in May. Every Friday night, starting Ed Burrell & Classic Country BandMay 5th, top Bluegrass bands will be performing on stage! AND Saluda's own famous, award winning "Green River Barbeque" will be catering the food. Food service will start at 6:00pm. Saluda Mountain Jamboree site. 

Special Events. Fabulous Fourth Metric Century Bicycle Tour.    Tryon Riding & Hunt Club.   Blueridge Barbeque Festival.   

RESTAURANTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ARTISTS & GALLERIES

MERCHANTS  & MORE

The Orchard Inn. The Orchard Inn serves dinner by reservation only Tuesday through Saturday (Friday and Saturday in winter). Complimentary Dinner at the Orchard Inn.hors d’oeuvres are offered prior to seating between 6:00 and 7:30 PM. Jackets are suggested for gentlemen. The Inn sells beer and wine to complement Chef Robert Thompson, Jr.’s four-course dinner. Local, Small Production and Organic Products are used when possible. The Orchard Inn site. 

The Purple OnionA variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean's simple healthful cuisine and a focus on freshness. Live music on Thursdays and Saturdays and outdoor dining. The Purple Onion site.

Green River BBQ. Serving Authentic Southern Bar-B-Que, Chicken, Ribs, Beef, Smoked Turkey, Seafood, Sandwiches and much, much, more! CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE COUPON Come see the new bar and try one of our popular wraps!!!.  Green River BBQ site. 

Wildflour Bakery. Breads and baked goodies the way Grandma used to do it - no preservatives or artificial ingredients. Sandwiches, quiche, breakfast and more all delicious, fresh and special. Wildflour Bakery site. 

Tosh's Whistle Stop Cafe & Ice Cream Shop. Tosh's Whistle StopCafe and Ice Cream shop is a refreshing place to stop for a delicious treat or a light snack. From ice cream and offee to sandwiches, hot dogs, and soup, Tosh's Whistle Stop has many delicious choices for you to enjoy. Tosh's Whistle Stop Cafe site. 

Front Porch Coffee Bar. Featuring live entertainment, locally 000_0341.jpgfamous coffee, teas, homemade breads & pastries in a friendly hometown atmosphere. 

Heartwood Gallery. Handmade wearables, jewelry, paper, paintings, fine porcelain, stoneware, glass, metal and wood are just a few of the crafts on display. The Gallery is a destination well worth considering when you're looking for a special indulgence for yourself, your home or a friend. One of a kind describes not only the items found at Heartwood, but also the unique quality of the Gallery itself. Heartwood Gallery site.

William Jamesome. Bill’s passion for history and nature allow him to create introspective landscapes embodying the full range of local color and timeless contrasts, whether the setting captures the brilliant, warm colors heralding the arrival of fall in the North Carolina mountains or the rich Tuscan countryside dotted with cool blue/green olive fields in bloom among the red-earth shades of freshly upturned soil. Rejecting the term “scene” in reference to these works, Bill defines his landscapes as “explorations.” William Jamesome site. 

Beverly Bowden Pickard. The creative process that inspires me is an eagerness to make connections and express Highlight for Album: PAINTINGSthese connections with paint - a passion for what I see and an urgency to respond. I am primarily an oil painter and describe my style as "painterly realism." Beverly Bowden Pickard site. 

Jim Carson. Once you see the true colors in reality, painting from any other source does not inspire the same emotion. To be outside and be so focused on your work is a meditation experience that is difficult to describe."  Visit my site. 

Jem Littell. Three distinctive characterisics define his work. First, his paintings are always done in pastels. Second, they are always done on location (plein air). Third, they capture "moving colors and shadows" as the bright sunlight from the scene unfolds during the day. Jem Littell site.

Snaggy Hollow Design by Ken Wheeler. Handcrafted Furniture. miles from Saluda, NC, I build both fine and rustic furniture for homes, cabins, and offices. I still enjoy the discipline, finesse and traditions of creating traditional furniture. Snaggy Hollow Design by Ken Wheeler site. 

Bonnie Bardos.  Bonnie Joy Bardos lives, paints, and writes [DSC_2195.JPG]in the charming town of Saluda. Original paintings are for sale at several downtown restaurants; new works can be seen at her home studio by appointment. Commissions accepted.  Bonnie Bardos site. 

Random Arts (formerly The Stamp Peddler). This unique workshop/  studio, shoppe & creative space was opened in 1996 as a rubber stamp store and has evolved into a special place, now called "random arts", for artists of all kinds to enjoy workshops for creating art books, traditional books, altered books, jewelry, decorative gourds,art dolls, artist trading cards, PMC jewelry, simple cards, exquisite art and more. Our newly remodeled space is even more inviting than before. Random Arts site. 

Charles Street Garden Iris Nursery. Charles street Garden Iris Nursery specializes in container grown Japanese irises (Iris ensata). The nursery grows more than fifty American Iris Society registered cultivars. Depending on the growth habits of a given cultivar, each gallon container has 2 to 5 mature fans plus secondary fans. Charles Street Garden Iris Nursery site. 

Caroline's on Main. Gifts, home decor, colectibles. Now iin our eighth year in business in Saluda, NC, we continue to strive to bring our customers the most unique shopping experience. Dogs, cats, wildlife, home and garden, collegiate, lighthouses and more! Caroline's on Main site.

The Gardener's Cottage. Locally grown herbs, perennials, topiaries and container gardens. Antique garden furniture, plant stands and accessories. Garden and nature books, journals, music, cards and giftwrap. Aroma-therapy-based products created to beautify your body and soul. Children's garden and nature toys, books and T-shirts. The Gardener's Cottage site. 

Sweet Earth Mountain Antiques & Such. Natural gifts and planters, A vertical picture of another section of Sweet Earth Mountian.garden treasures, lots of funky junk Including jewelry, vintage books, pottery, artwork, etc.  We also feature Steve's Stick Stuff, twig furniture & such. Sweet Earth Mountain Antiques and Such site. 

Curtis Wright Outfitters. Curtis Wright Outfitters is a specialty retail store and guide service where the avid outdoors enthusiast begins and ends the search for quality merchandise and services that are artfully tailored to the sport of the local landscape. Curtis Wright Outfitters site. 

Apple Mill.  Apple products are prepared on site at Apple Mill's® outlet store. Glass windows separate the processing area from the retail area allowing customers to view production. The aroma of fruit cooking rolls down the hill to invite people passing by to come in and taste Apple Mill's® speciality foods. At least six months of the year apples are sold and processed at Apple Mill®. The remainder of the year is spent cooking other local fruits and berries as they are harvested. The majority of products are fruit butters, however, some preserves, jams and jellies are also prepared at Apple Mill®. SHOP ONLINE. Apple Mill site. 

 

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