Things To Do
Here are some Forest City suggestions of places to eat and things to explore. There are a few Saluda suggestions, too. PLEASE feel free to ask us about other things to do.
Saluda is about 30 minutes away.
Asheville is an hour away.
Pisgah Forest/Blue Ridge Parkway are about 2 hours away.
Smith's Drugs of Forest City, Inc.
139 East Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Historic local diner famous for its pimiento cheese. Go for a great breakfast or lunch! Tom grew up going here. Not open Sundays.
Taqueria Fuentes
693 Oak Street, Forest City, NC 28043
We are in a chokehold. The torta is a go-to, but we've loved everything we've tried.
Pie Safe Baking Company
102 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Grab a coffee and a sweet treat or a slice of quiche. Only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Slim's Bar & Grill
184 East Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Greasy spoon
Thermal Belt Rail Trail Parking - Pine St.
Pine Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Enjoy the Thermal Belt Rail Trail! There are many places to park along it.
Next Door Used Books
139 Thomas Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Buy used books!
Carolina Arcade Museum
145 East Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Forest City's Arcade Museum. Bring quarters!
Wildflour Bakery
173 East Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773
Wonderful bakery for those staying in Saluda.
Rollin' RoCo
114 N Powell St, Forest City, North Carolina 28043
Great restaurant!
For all the days along the way