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TRACKSIDE
TREASURES

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Explore Beyond the Trail! Discover dining, shopping & recreation waiting to turn your ride into a full-day adventure.

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Mile 2 GILBOA CHURCH RD.

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Part of a new North Carolina Gold Trail, the western anchor on North Carolina’s “golden crescent” that extends to the Reed Gold Mine east of Charlotte

PARKS AND RECREATION
BECHTLER MINT SITE HISTORIC PARK

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Mile 3.8 Fashion Circle

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Satisfy your cravings at Flyboy with pizza, wings, drinks, and more.

DINING
FLY BOY PIZZA

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Rutherfordton

Mile 5 Railroad Ave.

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Specializes in gourmet all beef hotdogs

DINING
MY MIGHTY DAWGZ

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Mile 5.8 Railroad Ave.

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Bargain retail chain selling a range of household goods, groceries, beauty products & more.

SHOPPING
DOLLAR GENERAL

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Mile 6 Railroad Ave & Main St 

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Breakfast and lunch 24 hours a day

DINING
WAFFLE HOUSE

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Fresh and packaged grocery items

GROCERY
FOOD LION

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Build your own sub shop featuring subs, salads and more

DINING
SUBWAY

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The best Chinese food in Rutherfordton, NC

DINING
GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT

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Drug store, snacks, and pantry items

SHOPPING
WALLGREENS

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Restrooms, food and drinks open 24hrs

SNACKS
EXXON GAS STATION

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Open 24 hours a day

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
MCDONALDS

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Handcrafted sub sandwiches & sweet treats

BREAKFAST, BAKERY & LUNCH
GRANNY B'S SUB SHOPPE BAKERY

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Old fashioned hamburgers & hand spun milk shakes.

DINER
THE SHAKE SHOP

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Northern Section

Spindale

Mile 6.9-7.2 Downtown Spindale, Main St. 

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Rent or purchase eBikes, traditional bikes and some family options.

BIKE SHOP
GRUMPY'S BIKE SHOP

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New locally-owned bar with live music with full bar selection.

BAR
POUR BOYS, BAR & HANGOUT

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Three eateries, one dining area – Caffeine Coffee Shop, BrewDega, Rock Steady

RESTAURANT & BAR
ON MAIN

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Hand tossed pizza, gluten-free options, beer & wine. Est. 2006

RESTAURANT & BAR
BARLEY'S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA

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Promoting and supporting outdoor recreation in Rutherford County, North Carolina, including the Thermal Belt Rail Trail. 

TRAIL INFO
RUTHERFORD OUTDOOR COALITION

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Recreation center with a restrooms, vending, playground, gazebo, basketball, pickleball, tennis, gym, game room

COMMUNITY CENTER 
SPINDALE HOUSE

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Your one-stop site for all things Rutherford County. Explore places to stays, upcoming events, entertainment and more.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE AREA
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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Steaks, burgers and BBQ

CAFE
CAROLINA CAFE

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We are a functional fitness gym that offers group classes, personal training, and open gym.

GYM
GARAGE GYM

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Mile 10-11 Forest City, Main St.

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SNACKS
SPEEDWAY GAS STATION

Restrooms, food and drinks open 24hrs

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RECREATION
CALLISONS REC CENTER

Tennis, golf and public pool

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Downtown ForestCity

Mile 11.5  Downtown Forest City, Restaurants & Retail

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Made-from-scratch, freshly baked pies, pastries, cheesecakes, and delicious crafted beverages.

BAKERY & COFFEE
PIE SAFE

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Old-fashion soda fountain featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas, milkshakes made with hand-dipped ice cream. Drug store and gift shop with clothing, gifts and souvenirs 

DINER, SODA SHOP, GIFTS & DRUG STORE
SMITH DRUGS & THE FOUNTAIN

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Delicious handmade fudge with no added preservatives

CANDY SHOP
AMERICAS FUDGE SHOP

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Bar and grill offering fresh ingredients and great atmosphere

RESTAURANT & BAR
COPPER PENNY GRILL

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Bar and grill offering burgers, fries, wings and more

RESTAURANT & BAR
SLIM'S BAR AND GRILL

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Women's fashion and gifts

BOUTIQUE
CAROLINA PEARL

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Women's fashion and gifts

BOUTIQUE
FOX TRIBE

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Promoting sustainable agriculture and improving access to fresh, healthy food while supporting local farmers and artisans.

SHOPPING
RUTHERFORD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

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Huge selection of craft beer and wine. Eat, drink, and paint at the Twisted Pear

BAR, COFFEE & PAINTING 
TWISTED PEAR TAP ROOM  COFFEE HOUSE

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Country cookin, steaks and best bourbon selection in WNC

RESTAURANT & BAR 
THE HOOT NANNIE - A FIVE SPUR STEAKHOUSE

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Over 100 amazing flavors

SWEET TREATS 
PELICAN'S SNOBALLS & ICE CREAM

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Healthy, fresh food options!

DELI 
VICKY'S LATIN DELI

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Vintage arcade. All games are on freeplay. All day Admission is $13

RECREATION
CAROLINA ARCADE MUSEUM

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Casual pizza restaurant with a salad bar offering a range of pies, strombolis, and calzones.

RESTAURANT
SOUTH SIDE PIZZA

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Tacos, quesadillas, drinks and more!

FOOD TRUCK
EL TACO LOCO

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Mile 12 Forest City, S. Broadway St.

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Cafe offering southern food and friendly service.

RESTAURANT
SCOTT'S ON BROADWAY

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Asian fusion restaurant, known for its sushi and other Japanese dishes.

RESTAURANT
SAKURA BISTRO

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Made from scratch biscuits, chargrilled burgers and hand-breaded chicken tenders

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
HARDEES

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High-quality chicken and beef, crave-able sides, such as Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
ARBY'S

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Mile 12.5 Forest City, S. Broadway St.

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Hope House Coffee Co. is a local non-profit coffee shop that loves to serve our community. We use our profits to invest in community both locally and globally.

COFFEE SHOP
HOPE HOUSE COFFEE CO.

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