- The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Saluda, North Carolina, including 80 different types of inexpensive activities like Ziplines, Waterfalls, Kayaking and Tubing.
- From Pearson's Falls to The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Saluda and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hendersonville, Brevard, Pisgah Forest and Lake Lure.
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Thomas Wolfe memorialized the large marble Stone Angel in his novel entitled Look Homeward Angel. The famous statue now stands at the Oakdale Cemetery even though it was originally imported from Italy.
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Situated on 15-acres of forestry, the Historic Johnson Farm is a heritage education center that is maintained by Henderson County Public Schools. The farm features animals, tours, nature trails, and school field trips.
15.0 Miles
Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works offers an extensive freshwater beach that is open seven days a week during the summer months. There is also an on-site water fun complex with a water slide and soaking games.
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Chimney Rock State Park is where visitors can enjoy clean mountain air while hiking and enjoying panoramic views of Lake Lure. The 404-foot waterfall is also one of the many natural highlights throughout the park.
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3068 Memorial Hwy, Historic Bridge #7, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Visitors can view gardens with a wide variety of local plants at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. The flowering bridge was once the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge that was closed to traffic in 2011.
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2414 Memeorail Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746
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Formed to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, The Right Track Toy Train Museum features toy trains from the 1900s to the present. There are working trains that can be operated, a children's room and a gift shop.
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Located in the Hickory Nut Gorge of western North Carolina, Canopy Ridge Farms offers guided zipline and kayak tours seasonally. The canopy tour features multiple zipline options, while kayaking takes paddlers over class one and two rapids.
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4469 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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Offering paddle board rentals on Lake Julia, White Squirrel Paddle Boards features ecologically informative tours, as well. The company provides instruction in paddle board basics, and sells boards and equipment.
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Part of Chimney Rock State Park, Rumbling Bald is a popular spot for hiking, bouldering, and mountain climbing. The area is open to the public and may be crowded during the winter months.
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The focal point of Caesars Head State Park in Greenville, South Carolina is a mammoth granite shelf jutting out from the surrounding land. The park has many trails, and some are prone to frequent flooding. Check the park's website for a listing of current closings.