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Hiking |
The Orchard Inn Nature
Trail -
A short 15-minute
walk around part of the perimeter
of the property, a great way to
unwind after your drive.
Pearson's Falls -
Just down the mountain towards
Tryon, a wonderful half-mile walk
into one of the areas most
photographed waterfalls
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Pisgah
Forest- A National Forest
with day hikes of varied lengths. We can
direct you to the Information Center.
Carl Sandburg Home
(Connemara)- Over 200 acres
connected to this National Historic
Site. Short hikes to perfectly
beautiful vistas of the area.
FENCE
(Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center) -
Located in nearby Tryon, this center
has delightful trails and sometimes-guided
nature walks.
Caesar's Head State
Park- Located about 40 minutes
away in South Carolina are some
wonderful trails and bike paths.
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Kayaking |
Pisgah
Whitewater- A sport like
kayaking has the magic to take you down
paths you never thought you would
travel in a lifetime. Ask any serious
paddler and you hear a similar story,
"After paddling my first river, my
whole life changed." Experience the
local rivers for yourself with
professional kayaking instructors.
828/883-4026.
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Jogging |
We can direct you to the routes from
one to as many miles as you wish from
the inn. Remember, we're in the hills
and at 2500' elevation!!
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Horseback Riding |
There is horseback riding in the Pisgah
Forest. Inquire as to times at the
Ranger Station.
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Golf |
Red Fox Golf
Club- 828-894-8251
Links of Tryon-
864- 468-4995
Etowah Valley Country
Club- 828-891-7022
Cummings Cove-
828-891-7428
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Scenic Drives |
Blue Ridge Parkway-
Follow I-26 West to the Parkway exit (about 25 miles).
Highway 176- Recently
declared a Scenic By-way, this highway will take you by waterfalls and wooded beauty as it winds East from Saluda down the mountain past quaint little shops and homes.
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Antiquing |
There are many wonderful antique shops located in Saluda, Tryon and Landrum (take 176 East). Hendersonville's Main Street is also loaded with shops.
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Crafts |
Blue Spiral -
A wonderful gallery in Asheville.
Heartwood Gallery
- Located on Saluda's Main Street, this popular shop features quality crafts from all over the country.
Saluda Mountain Crafts
- Just off the I-26 exit for
Saluda.
The Stamp Peddler
- A creative stamp store.
Touchstone Gallery -
Hendersonville's finest gallery.
Western North Carolina Folk Art
Center - Located off the Blue
Ridge Parkway near Black Mountain.
Blue Spiral - A wonderful gallery in Asheville. [Also for craft lovers, The Orchard Inn sells The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina, a new publicationby HandMade in America with six short day trips encompassing the many craftsmen and sites in our area.]
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Theater / Music |
Flat Rock Theater
- Less than 20 minutes from The Orchard Inn, North Carolina's State Theater is open June to October. (828) 693-6795.
Brevard Music Center -
Enjoy summer music outside. (828) 884-2019
Tryon Fine Arts Center
- Tryon, NC (828) 859-8322
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Sights |
Biltmore House
- Asheville. 35 minutes from
the inn is George Vanderbilt's 260 room
cottage. Open all year 1-800-543-2901
Carl Sandburg's Home
(Connemara) - Flat Rock
Chimney Rock Park -
Wonderful veiws of the area, about 30
minutes from the inn.
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Asheville Grove Park Inn -
Asheville
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Cycling |
Cycling enthusiasts from all over the nation travel to Saluda to enjoy its local mountain roads and paths. Keith's Triathlon Shop specializes in apparel and specialty items for male and female triathletes.
For more information on cycling in the area, you may refer to the Bed, Breakfast and Biking Guide
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