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1919 Herschell-
Spillman Carrousel,
Shelby. Fully restored, operational carrousel with music provided by an antique band organ. (704) 484-6476
http://users.vnet.net/carrousel

Andrews Geyser,
Old Fort. Monument and picnic area. (828) 668-7223

Apple Hill Orchard, Morganton. Tours, gift shop, homemade apple cider.
(828) 437-1224

Bottomless Pools,
Lake Lure. Natural area in Hickory Nut Gorge. (828) 625-8324

Bradley Falls/Little
Bradley Falls.
I-26 Saluda exit.
(800) 440-7848

 Broad River Greenway,
Boiling Springs. Recreational water activities, hiking, bicycling and horse trails. (704) 434-2357
www.broadrivergreenway.com

Brown Mountain Lights, Overlook on Hwy. 181N, Morganton. Visible on clear nights. (828) 433-6793
(888) 462-2921

Catawba Furniture Mall, Hickory. (828) 324-9701
www.catawbafurniture.com

Catawba River Canoe Trips.
From Morganton.
(828) 437-7016
(888) 462-2921

Chimney Rock Park,
near Bat Cave. View of Lake Lure and Blue Ridge Mountains, plus recreation areas. (800) 277-9611
www.chimneyrockpark.com
Dale’s Market,
Morganton. In continuous use since 1900. (888) 462-2921

Foothills Equestrian
Nature Center,
Tryon. Hiking and riding trails in 300-acre preserve.
(800) 440-7848

Furniture Shopping,
in Caldwell County. 37 dealers within 20 miles on U.S. 321.
(800) 737-0782

Green River Cove
Saluda. Runs from Saluda to Lake Adger; swimming, tubing, kayaking and other outdoor activities. (800) 440-7848

Hickory Crawdads.
Minor league baseball.
(800) 488-3237

Hickory Furniture Mart.
(828) 322-3510
www.hickoryfurniture.com

Hickory Motor Speedway.
NASCAR-sanctioned track.
(828) 464-3655

Hiddenite Gems,
Hiddenite. “Gem Capital of the World.” (828) 632-3394

H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life & Conference Center,
Kings Mountain.
(704) 734-0447

Jake Early Complex-
YMCA-Playground,
Kings Mountain. Ball fields, walking track, pool.
(704) 730-2103

Kings Mountain State Park.
Camping, bridle trails, hiking, fishing, swimming.
(803) 222-3209

Kouris Warehouse,
Shelby. Colonial revival warehouse home to the Farmers’ Market. (704) 484-4999
Lake James State Park, Nebo. Campsites, picnic areas, hiking, fishing, swimming.
(828) 652-5047

Lake Lure Tours.
Guided boat tours.
(828) 625-0077

Lake Norman State Park,
Lake Norman. (704) 528-6350

Linville Caverns,
Between Linville and Marion.
Massive limestone caves.
(828) 756-4171
www.linvillecaverns.com

Marcia H. Cloninger
Rail Trail,
downtown Lincolnton.
Lighted and landscaped walking trail. (704) 736-8980

Moss Lake,
Kings Mountain. Water sports, fishing. (704) 482-7926
Old Fort Mountain Music.
Every Friday evening in downtown Old Fort.
(828) 652-1103

Orchard at Altapass,
off Blue Ridge Parkway.
Century-old working apple orchard. (828)765-9531
www.altapassorchard.com

Pacolet River Scenic Byway.
Scenic drive on Highway 176 from Tryon to historic Saluda. Pearson’s Falls; 90-foot waterfall near Saluda.
(828) 749-3031

River’s Edge Guide Service.
Fly fishing guides specializing in back country trips for trout.
(828) 765-2658
Saluda Grade,
between Saluda and Tryon.
Steepest standard gauge mainline railroad grade in U.S. Adjacent Hwy. 176 is a state Bicycle Highway.
(800) 440-7848		 Thermal Belt Rail-Trail, Rutherford County.
8 miles of walking trails.
(800) 849-5998

Thomas Wolfe’s Angel,
Old Fort. Lost in a poker game, sits in Old Fort cemetery. (828) 668-7223

  

 

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