Saluda Restaurants and Entertainment: :
(1) Orchard Inn: East of town on 176, reservations required;
(2) Saluda Grade Café: Main Street. Very good, informal, reasonable prices. No alcohol is served but you may bring your own wine or beer. Tues-Sun 11AM-3PM Lunch, Wed-Sat 5-9PM Dinner. Checks and credit cards accepted;
(3) Purple Onion Café and Coffeehouse: Very good, informal. Beer and wine are available. Mon-Sat 11AM-3PM Lunch, 5-9PM Dinner, Credit Cards Accepted. LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS;
(4) Green River Bar-B-Que: West end of Saluda. Good barbecue, very informal, reasonable prices;
(5) Wildflour Café: East end of Main Street. Very good, informal, reasonable prices. Fri-Sun 5-9PM;
(6) Wildflour Bakery: East end of Main Street. Wonderful local bakery, also serves lunches and snacks;
(7) Saluda Family Restaurant: On Ozone near I-26. Serves breakfast, sandwiches and burgers. Open 24 hours;
(8) Saluda Mountain Jamboree (Live Music), http://www.saludamountainjamboree.com.
Hiking and Horseback Riding: :
(1) DuPont State Forest - 5 gorgeous waterfalls less than miles from the cottage, 828-877-6527, http://www.dupontforest.com;
(2) Pearson's Falls - beautiful cascading falls owned by the Tryon Garden Club,less than 5 miles from the cottage, nice half mile walk to the falls, 828-749-3031, http://www.pearsonsfalls.org;
(3) Bradley Falls - a mile and a half walk to the falls about three miles from Saluda;
(4) Trails of the Green River Game Lands - 16 miles of trails spanning Polk and and Henderson counties, 828-692-0385, http://www.eco-wnc.org/green_river_brochure.htm;
(5) Chimney Rock State Park - 30 miles from Saluda, 1 to 4 hour walks. 828-625-9281 or toll-free 800-277-9611, http://www.chimneyrockpark.com;
(6) Pisgah Forest Stables, 828-883-8258;
(7) Etawah Valley Stables, Hendersonville, 828-891-3340;
(8) Cedar Lake, Lake Lure, 828-625-2811;
(9) Double J, Lake Lure, 828-625-2683.
Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing: :
(1) Curtis-Wright Outfitters - specialists in fly fishing, provide guide services both for wade and float trips, 828-749-3444, http://www.curtiswrightoutfitters.com;
(2) Green River Game Lands in Henderson & Polk Counties, 800-440-7847;
(3) Transylvania County Ag. Center (trout fishing farms), 828-891-3340;
(4) Nantahala Outdoor Center Whitewater Rafting, 800-232-7238, http://www.noc.com;
(5) Green River Cove Tubing, 828-749-3781;
(6) Carolina Wilderness Whitewater Rafting, 800-8RAPIDS;
(7) Lake Lure Scenic Boat Tours, 828-625-0077, http://www.lakelure.com;
(8) Lake Lure Marina, Canoe & Boat Rental, 828-625-4651, email: themarina@lakelure.com;
(9) Living Water Tubing & Canoe Trips, Broad River near Chimney Rock, 828-286-9205 or 828-625-1990;
(10) Headwater Outfitters, 828-877-3106, http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com;
(11) Tube Express, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, 828-894-3929.
Golf:
Over 20 courses within 30 miles of Saluda. Visit http://search.golf.com/golf-courses/us.html to locate courses.
Other Activities:
Shopping, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Health/Beauty Spa, Horseshoes