Places to stay in Saluda, North Carolina
Saluda is a city in Henderson and Polk counties in North Carolina. Saluda is famous for sitting at the top of the Norfolk Southern Railway's Saluda Grade, the steepest main line standard gauge railroad line in the United States. The main street has been improved since 1995 with new restaurants and art galleries. Tourists and cyclists are common on summer and fall weekends. The town festival is named Coon Dog Day, after raccoon hunting dogs. Their fire department is the first department in Polk County that received heavy rescue achievement. They have around 10 trucks, and a good staff along with a dive team. There are 8 certified members. Local restaurants include Duck Alley Gifts And Sweets Shop, Wakey Monkey - Saluda, Giorgianas Java Joint, and Purple Onion.
If you are travelling in the area, Saluda is located close to Kanuga Lake Lower Dam, Hammond Mountain, Tryon Plaza, New Testament Church and Bell Creek.
The center of Saluda ( which is at is longitude -82°20'56.04 and latitude 35°14'11.4 ) is located 6 miles away from Flat Rock, 7 miles away from Tryon, 9 miles away from Hendersonville and 9 miles away from Columbus.
Available Saluda lodging
We currently have 9 accommodations in and around Saluda.
Saluda Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
The Orchard Inn
Saluda Inn & Wine Cellar
The Oaks Bed & Breakfast
Saluda Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Lakemont Cottages
Approx 4 miles away in Flat Rock:
Orchard Lake Campground
Wilderness Cove Campground
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Saluda

Azalea Bistro ( Dining / Other ). Located at 40 East Main Street. A Johnson & Wales University Culinarian, Chef Tallent has made a name for himself as one of the best chefs in the southeastern United States with 15 years of professional culinary experience. A three-time James Beard Foundation Nominee, Chef Tallent has worked and trained in prestigious restaurants across the country including Michelin Star Daniel and Jean Georges in NYC and AAA 5 Diamond Peninsula Grill in Charleston, SC. Tallent has also been the Executive Chef and Owner of Bon Vivant Culinary catering company in Charlotte since 2013. Azalea Bistro combines Tallents' love of both Charlestonian and French cuisine for an upscale yet approachable eclectic restaurant in historic Saluda NC.
www.azaleabistro.com
Closed or unlisted properties
- Blue Firefly Inn closed or delisted.