Madeline’s guide to Saluda & the surrounding areas. So many things to do!
Madeline
Madeline’s guide to Saluda & the surrounding areas. So many things to do!
Sightseeing
Located just outside the town of Saluda. It is a short and easy walk along the beautiful river to the falls. There is a $5 admission per person which supports the Tryon Garden Club, well worth it.
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Pearson’s Falls
Located just outside the town of Saluda. It is a short and easy walk along the beautiful river to the falls. There is a $5 admission per person which supports the Tryon Garden Club, well worth it.
Known as America's steepest & fastest zipline canopy tour, offers a thrilling tree based aerial adventure in Salude. Experience breaktaking view of 14,000 acres of protected forest and hear the roar of the Green River
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The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrKnown as America's steepest & fastest zipline canopy tour, offers a thrilling tree based aerial adventure in Salude. Experience breaktaking view of 14,000 acres of protected forest and hear the roar of the Green River
Come enjoy the Green river just minutes outside of town. Tubing & kayaking heaven!
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Green River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove RdCome enjoy the Green river just minutes outside of town. Tubing & kayaking heaven!
Local history and great hiking trails not to mention award winning goats on the property
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdLocal history and great hiking trails not to mention award winning goats on the property
Mountaintop farm offering seasonal picking for apples, pears & peaches, plus donuts and tractor rides
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Sky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdMountaintop farm offering seasonal picking for apples, pears & peaches, plus donuts and tractor rides
Just outside of downtown Hendersonville, the view from the spot are breathtaking.
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Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyJust outside of downtown Hendersonville, the view from the spot are breathtaking.
Hiking, waterfalls, mountain bike trails and more.
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DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest RdHiking, waterfalls, mountain bike trails and more.
Explore the Saluda Historic Depot, located in Saluda. The Saluda Grade crests at the top of this small mountain village and is the steepest, mainline, standard gauge railroad in the country.
You will learn how the depot has been preserved, how you can contribute to this preservation, exhibits that you will see in the museum, and keep up with all of the events at the depot.
Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 12:00pm to 4pm, Sunday, 1pm to 4pm and some holidays.
Admission is always free and voluntary donations are appreciated. We are a 501(c)3 non profit and all donations are tax deductible.
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SALUDA HISTORIC DEPOT
32 W Main StExplore the Saluda Historic Depot, located in Saluda. The Saluda Grade crests at the top of this small mountain village and is the steepest, mainline, standard gauge railroad in the country.
You will learn how the depot has been preserved, how you can contribute to this preservation, exhibits that you will see in the museum, and keep up with all of the events at the depot.
Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 12:00pm to 4pm, Sunday, 1pm to 4pm and some holidays.
Admission is always free and voluntary donations are appreciated. We are a 501(c)3 non profit and all donations are tax deductible.
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region. Open 8 am to 9pm.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayNestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region. Open 8 am to 9pm.
Food scene
Amazing food with fresh local ingredients and deserts to die for! Both inside and outside dining. Local beer and a good wine list
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Purple Onion
16 E Main StAmazing food with fresh local ingredients and deserts to die for! Both inside and outside dining. Local beer and a good wine list
Yummy frittatas, breakfast pastries, sandwiches, croissants & cinnamon rolls. The best homemade soup and sandwiches for lunch. A local favorite.
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Wakey Monkey Saluda
18 Church StYummy frittatas, breakfast pastries, sandwiches, croissants & cinnamon rolls. The best homemade soup and sandwiches for lunch. A local favorite.
Casual BBQ place with indoor & outdoor seating. Good comforting food with a super friendly staff
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Green River Barbeque
131 US-176Casual BBQ place with indoor & outdoor seating. Good comforting food with a super friendly staff
Great casual food right in the heart of downtown Saluda (sister store to The Purple Onion)
The S.P.O.T.
Great casual food right in the heart of downtown Saluda (sister store to The Purple Onion)
Located inside the Saluda Outfitters store, they offer a sports bar atmosphere, lots of craft beers on tap and live music on an expansive deck overlooking Man Street. It is where the locals go so you know it is good!
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Green River Eddy's Tap Room
435 E Main StLocated inside the Saluda Outfitters store, they offer a sports bar atmosphere, lots of craft beers on tap and live music on an expansive deck overlooking Man Street. It is where the locals go so you know it is good!
Back Alley Barn "Saluda's Tavern"
Great pastries & cookies as well as Taco Wednesdays & Friday pizza nights. A local favorite as well as a favorite with all of the cyclists on the weekends
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Wildflour Bakery & Cafe
173 E Main StGreat pastries & cookies as well as Taco Wednesdays & Friday pizza nights. A local favorite as well as a favorite with all of the cyclists on the weekends
Nearby towns to visit
Brevard - Charming small town with unique shops, antiques, restaurants and breweries - jump off point to many waterfalls. It is located in Transylvania county and their slogan is "land of waterfalls"
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Brevard
Brevard - Charming small town with unique shops, antiques, restaurants and breweries - jump off point to many waterfalls. It is located in Transylvania county and their slogan is "land of waterfalls"
Small town charm with restaurants (try Buck's pizza, only to go but worth the drive), shopping and a long equestrian history.
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Tryon
298 North Trade StreetSmall town charm with restaurants (try Buck's pizza, only to go but worth the drive), shopping and a long equestrian history.
Very walkable downtown with restaurants and great stores. if you are lucky to hit the town on the right Saturday they close the main street and the shops set up stalls on the road. Lots of opportunities to enjoy a meal outside.
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Hendersonville Visitor Center
201 S Main StVery walkable downtown with restaurants and great stores. if you are lucky to hit the town on the right Saturday they close the main street and the shops set up stalls on the road. Lots of opportunities to enjoy a meal outside.
Shopping
Charming store with original artwork by local artists, pottery, candles, lamps, furniture, accessories - something for everyone!
River Dog Run
Charming store with original artwork by local artists, pottery, candles, lamps, furniture, accessories - something for everyone!
Experience the charm of an old fashioned hardware and general store, founded in 1899 and still run by the same family
M A Pace General Store
60 E Main StExperience the charm of an old fashioned hardware and general store, founded in 1899 and still run by the same family
Founded in 1890, Thompson's Store is the oldest grocery store in NC. Features gourmet goods and a full service meat counter - the sage sausage is to die for!
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Historic Thompson's Store
24 E Main StFounded in 1890, Thompson's Store is the oldest grocery store in NC. Features gourmet goods and a full service meat counter - the sage sausage is to die for!
Hard to even describe this store! Charming - yes, whimsical - yes, a delight to the senses - yes. 2 buildings full of gifts, clothes (including incredible infant clothes), books, candles, textiles, plants, incense, jewelry and more
Brass Latch
Hard to even describe this store! Charming - yes, whimsical - yes, a delight to the senses - yes. 2 buildings full of gifts, clothes (including incredible infant clothes), books, candles, textiles, plants, incense, jewelry and more
A ladies apparel and accessory store, right on Main Street in Saluda
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
A ladies apparel and accessory store, right on Main Street in Saluda
eARThly Minds Gallery
A place where art and nature meet
Right on Main Street in Saluda, features contemporary art and fine craft of Western NC
Wood Berry Gallery
Right on Main Street in Saluda, features contemporary art and fine craft of Western NC
Great place to stock up on anything you need for hiking, biking or just exploring the great outdoors. Has a great bar with a food truck as well + outside seating and live music on the weekends. It's where the locals go!
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Saluda Outfitters
435 E Main StGreat place to stock up on anything you need for hiking, biking or just exploring the great outdoors. Has a great bar with a food truck as well + outside seating and live music on the weekends. It's where the locals go!
The perfect shop in Saluda to support local artisans.
Heartwood Gallery is located in downtown Saluda and represents artists both near and far. You’ll find ceramic, glass pieces, wooden art, pottery, jewelry and more.
They even have apparel like hand-felted and dyed silk scarves and gloves knit from recycled cotton.
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Heartwood Gallery
21 E Main StThe perfect shop in Saluda to support local artisans.
Heartwood Gallery is located in downtown Saluda and represents artists both near and far. You’ll find ceramic, glass pieces, wooden art, pottery, jewelry and more.
They even have apparel like hand-felted and dyed silk scarves and gloves knit from recycled cotton.
Breweries
Fantastic beer tour, restaurant and outside seating areas to enjoy great beer and food. Check out their calendar of events for live entertainment
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayFantastic beer tour, restaurant and outside seating areas to enjoy great beer and food. Check out their calendar of events for live entertainment
Great local craft beers. Try the Belgian Blonde Ale, it is fantastic!
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Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StGreat local craft beers. Try the Belgian Blonde Ale, it is fantastic!
Great brews and setting. Also probably the best french fries I have ever tasted!
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Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrGreat brews and setting. Also probably the best french fries I have ever tasted!
Wineries
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdGreat wine, beautiful setting with fabulous hosts. Dog friendly too (outside only)
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Stone Ashe Vineyard
736 Green Mountain RdGreat wine, beautiful setting with fabulous hosts. Dog friendly too (outside only)
Hiking near Saluda
Moderate. Enjoy this 1.8-mile out-and-back trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
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Little Bradley Falls Trail
5336 Holbert Cove RdModerate. Enjoy this 1.8-mile out-and-back trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Moderate. Check out this 6.5-mile out-and-back trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Green River Cove Trailhead
3770-3934 Green River Cove RdModerate. Check out this 6.5-mile out-and-back trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Moderate. Green River and Bear Branch Loop. Check out this 8.1-mile loop trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October
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Green River Game Lands
645 Green River Cove RdModerate. Green River and Bear Branch Loop. Check out this 8.1-mile loop trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October
Hard. Explore this 9.8-mile out-and-back trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Pulliam Creek Trailhead
4134 Big Hungry RdHard. Explore this 9.8-mile out-and-back trail near Saluda, North Carolina. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
This trail is mostly in SC but you can access a trailhead just a few miles from Saluda (Saluda Mountain Passage). It is currently 380 miles but will eventually be 500 miles. There are 31 different passages/trails ranging from 1.3 to 47 miles. The entire Palmetto Trail is open to hiking and backpacking. Designated passages and sites are available for mountain biking, horseback riding, and camping
The Palmetto Trail: USC Upstate Passage
This trail is mostly in SC but you can access a trailhead just a few miles from Saluda (Saluda Mountain Passage). It is currently 380 miles but will eventually be 500 miles. There are 31 different passages/trails ranging from 1.3 to 47 miles. The entire Palmetto Trail is open to hiking and backpacking. Designated passages and sites are available for mountain biking, horseback riding, and camping
The Looking Glass Rock Trail, located off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, is extremely popular and can be a bit crowded on warm weather weekends. It's perfect for a winter hike. (Be careful of ice on the rock face at the top in cold weather.) The Looking Glass Rock Trail climbs about 1,700 ft. in just over three miles (6.5 miles round-trip, allow 4-5 hours). The many switchbacks along the way help make for a long and moderately difficult climb. A strong hiker can make it to the top in 1.5 hours and down in one hour. The views from the top are well worth the effort. The trail is well blazed in yellow and easy to follow.
Looking Glass Rock, North Carolina 28712, USA
The Looking Glass Rock Trail, located off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, is extremely popular and can be a bit crowded on warm weather weekends. It's perfect for a winter hike. (Be careful of ice on the rock face at the top in cold weather.) The Looking Glass Rock Trail climbs about 1,700 ft. in just over three miles (6.5 miles round-trip, allow 4-5 hours). The many switchbacks along the way help make for a long and moderately difficult climb. A strong hiker can make it to the top in 1.5 hours and down in one hour. The views from the top are well worth the effort. The trail is well blazed in yellow and easy to follow.
Easy. Pearson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a 90 foot waterfall located near Saluda, North Carolina. It is .70 miles with a 210 foot gain. Easy walk along a well maintained trail
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Pearson’s Falls
Easy. Pearson's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a 90 foot waterfall located near Saluda, North Carolina. It is .70 miles with a 210 foot gain. Easy walk along a well maintained trail