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Lodging
REST AWHILE
If you plan to spend the night longer than a day, you will need a place to stay. Below are suggestions that range from rustic to glam, from campgrounds and cabins, to lodges and bed and breakfast inns. For other options, visit vrbo.com for homes available by the night, or for a longer stay.
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Adawehi Wellness Retreat
The Adawehi Campus is nestled on 125 acres of woodlands, where a balance of natural and manicured gardens shows off the diversity of nature. Over the years, Adawehi has grown to include 10 community houses, a healing center, conference center, three shops, health food store, exercise facility and a bed and breakfast. 93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus 828-894-5260
Blue Firefly Inn
An incredible nutritious breakfast is provided with your room and private bath, as well as the option of a midday recovery meal. A clean, modern interior balanced with the historical integrity of this 1922 craftsman-style home provides comfort and character with plenty of elbow room. Maps, guided trips and support for all your mountain adventures are available — including a SAG wagon if you find yourself in a bind. 91 Greenville St., Saluda 828-808-4248
Butterfly Creek Inn
Tucked between creek and woods is Butterfly Creek Inn. Enjoy the waterfall, creek, mountains, and experience extraordinary breakfasts, bedside treats, flowers and candlelight desserts. 780 Smith Dairy Road, Columbus 828-894-6393
Orchard Inn
An elegant mountain retreat, Orchard Inn in Saluda is a historic bed and breakfast that features stunning mountain scenery, warm and welcoming staff, and the fine dining restaurant Newman’s. 100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda, 800-581-3800/828-749-5471, orchardinn.com
Days Inn Columbus
Located conveniently in Columbus at the exit off Interstate 26, the hotel features 59 rooms, outdoor pool, RV/bus parking, free breakfast and wireless internet. 626 W. Mills St., Columbus, 828-894-3303
End of the Road Cabin Rentals
With six cabins to choose from, all with a queen size bed and micro loft that can accommodate a golfing buddy or your grandkids. Each cabin contains everything you will need for a comfy stay is available, including a full kitchen and bath. 444 Delind Drive, Mill Spring
GreenLife Inn at the Mimosa
Historic bed and breakfast. 65 Mimosa Inn Drive, Tryon 828-436-0097
Paradise Cozy Cabins
Paradise Cozy Cabin Vacation Rentals are nestled quietly among foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Tryon, Mill Spring, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Park, offering comfortable lodging accommodations, mountain views and private nature settings. Located 3 miles from the Tryon International Equestrian Center and walking distance to Parker-Binns Vineyard Winery. 7505 Highway 108 E., Mill Spring, 828-894-5730 (daytime), 828-447-3370 (evening), Paradisecozycabins.com
Pine Crest Inn and Restaurant
The 1906 Pine Crest Inn awaits you with its 33 affordable rooms, luxurious suites, intimate cottages, romantic cabins, award-winning restaurant and beautiful year-round flowering gardens. 85 Pine Crest Lane, Tryon 800-633-3001
Saluda Mountain Lodge
The Saluda Mountain Lodge offers exceptionally clean, cozy and serene guest rooms surrounded by astonishing mountain splendor. Perched atop the rim of the majestic Green River Gorge, the lodge offers stunning views of five mountain ranges, ever-changing watercolor sunsets and surreal star-gazing by the fire pit. 1793 Holbert Cove Road, Saluda 828-749-4951
Tryon Resort at Tryon International Equestrian Center
Choose from a variety of lodging options in this incredibly beautiful equestrian center — all are within easy walking distance of restaurants, a general store and all the equestrian arenas and stables. 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring 828-863-1000
Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever is the ultimate eco resort getaway with 7 charmingly rustic cabins on 15 acres that are perfect for a romantic weekend or family vacation to remember. Four of our cabins are dog friendly. Friends, social clubs, corporate and church groups often rent the entire place! 7337 Spartanburg Hwy., Saluda 828-749-9811/800-767-7368, Cabins@cabinfervernc.com
Red Horse Inn
A stately bed and breakfast on 190 mountain-view acres, with six Victorian-style cottages in the middle of fox hunting country, the Red Horse Inn offers relaxing couples retreats and much more, including wedding facilities, and delicious breakfasts. 45 Winstons Chase Court, Landrum, 864-909-1575, TheRedHorseInn.com
Silver Creek Campground
3772 Green River Cove Rd, Saluda 828-749-9100 nctubing.com 460 Orchard Lake Rd, Saluda 828-749-3901 orchardlake campground.com
CAMPGROUNDS
Orchard Lake Campground
Wooded campsites with fire rings for tents, full hook-ups for recreational vehicles and three A-frame cottages. Two private lakes for fishing (no license required), boating and swimming. Lots of games and amenities. For group gatherings, there is a recreation hall with a small kitchen and an event tent. 460 Orchard Lake Road, Saluda 828-749-3901
Silver Creek Campground
Rent tubes, canoes and kayaks. Also shuttle service to the Green River for drop-off and pickup. Paint ball, mini golf, swimming pool, fishing ponds, camp store and many more amenities. Four rustic sleeping cabins with fans, plus three rental campers are available. 3111 Silver Creek Road, Mill Spring 800-510-1603
Wilderness Cove Campground
Wilderness Cove offers wooded, primitive campsites and limited water/electric sites. Each campsite has its own fire pit and many have its own picnic table. Also available are “sleeper cabins,” which are one-room units with beds and electricity. A bathhouse with showers is on the campground. 3772 Green River Cove Road, Saluda 828-749-9100
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