Destination & Things To Do
Where the Foothills end and the Blue Ridge Mountains begin!
Saluda is located in southwestern Polk County. Two small parts of the city extend west and north into Henderson County. The elevation on Main Street is 2,097 feet (639 m) above sea level, while the elevation at the bottom end of the Saluda Grade, in Tryon, is 1,080 feet (329.1 m).
Saluda is famous for sitting at the top of the Norfolk Southern Railway's Saluda Grade, which was the steepest main line standard-gauge railway line in the United States until Norfolk Southern ceased operations on the line in 2001.
U.S. Route 176 is Saluda's Main Street; the highway leads east down the mountain 8 miles (13 km) to Tryon and northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Hendersonville. Interstate 26 passes just north of Saluda, with access from Exit 59. I-26 leads north 34 miles (55 km) to Asheville and southeast 37 miles (60 km) to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Saluda is close to the South Carolina state line, between Asheville, North Carolina, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Visiting Saluda, one will find themselves in a bustling downtown with fabulous restaurants, unique shops, a vibrant art and music scene, and a hub for outdoor adventure.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Saluda Inn provides unmatched memory making experiences! Let our concierge help you plan every adventure so you can relax, explore, and celebrate!
Map of Location
Nearby Airports and Cities
AIRPORTS:
- Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville, NC
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, GA
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Greer, SC
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, NC
CITIES:
- Asheville, NC - 34 miles
- Greenville, SC - 38 miles
- Spartanburg, SC — 37 miles
- Knoxville, TN — 141 miles
- Atlanta, GA — 183 miles
- Charlotte, NC — 94 miles
- Raleigh, NC — 251 miles
The Wine Trail from TSI
Have a look at 3 suggested routes to take! Please be smart and use a driving service, we can help you!
1. Marked Tree Vineyard
Distance: 9.3 Miles
Marked Tree Vineyard, located at an elevation of 2300 feet on the Eastern Continental Divide, offers stunning, panoramic views from its tasting room.
- Address: 623 Deep Gap Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
- Phone: (828) 513-3773
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 to 6, Friday & Saturday 11 to 7, Sunday 12 to 6.
2. Rockhouse Vineyards
Distance: 11.0 Miles
A hidden gem on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, this family-owned winery is known for its high-quality vinifera grapes and a relaxing, rustic tasting room atmosphere.
- Address: 15256 SC-11, Landrum, SC 29356
- Phone: (864) 457-4838
- Hours: Friday through Sunday 1 to 6.
3. Burntshirt Vineyards
Distance: 12.8 Miles
A scenic estate featuring award-winning wines, a permanent food trailer, and free daily tours. The property includes beautiful gardens and a large patio for relaxing.
- Address: 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone: (828) 685-2402
- Hours: Monday through Wednesday 11:30 to 6, Thursday through Saturday 11:30 to 8, Sunday 12 to 6.
4. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard
Distance: 12.8 Miles
Located on a family farm with nine generations of history, this winery offers a cozy tasting room and a selection of French-style wines and hard ciders.
- Address: 588 Chestnut Gap Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone: (828) 685-4002
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 to 6, Friday & Saturday 11 to 7, Sunday 12 to 6.
5. Mountain Brook Vineyards
Distance: 13.0 Miles
Set against breathtaking landscapes, this vineyard offers an enchanting atmosphere with elegant wisteria-draped entryways and expansive views of the surrounding mountains.
- Address: 731 Phillips Dairy Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
- Phone: (828) 817-4376
- Hours: Monday & Thursday 12 to 6, Friday & Saturday 12 to 8, Sunday 12 to 7. (Closed Tuesday/Wednesday).
6. Sawyer Springs Vineyard
Distance: 14.2 Miles
A family-owned boutique winery that focuses on small-batch, handcrafted wines. It offers a laid-back environment where you can often meet the winemaker himself.
- Address: 124 Sandy Hill Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone: (828) 698-4383
- Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 12 to 6.
7. Overmountain Vineyards
Distance: 14.5 Miles
A boutique winery specializing in French-style wines, situated on a 70-acre family-owned farm with a focus on Petit Manseng and Cabernet Franc.
- Address: 2012 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, NC 28782
- Phone: (828) 863-0523
- Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 12 to 6, Friday & Saturday 12 to 5.
8. Parker-Binns Vineyard
Distance: 14.9 Miles
A lively 40-acre estate featuring a covered pavilion, wood-fired pizzas, and live music on weekends, all with a stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Address: 2275 Whiteside Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
- Phone: (828) 894-0154
- Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 12 to 5, Friday through Sunday 12 to 7.
9. Kennington Family Winery
Distance: 15.2 Miles
Tucked away in the foothills, this winery offers a peaceful escape with a "front porch" feel, specializing in approachable wines and a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere.
- Address: 50 Kennington Ct, Marietta, SC 29661
- Phone: (864) 901-5743
- Hours: Friday 4 to 8, Saturday 12 to 8, Sunday 1 to 6.
10. Stone Ashe Vineyard
Distance: 16.4 Miles
Inspired by the steep slopes of the French Broad River, this vineyard features high-elevation vines and a modern tasting room with spectacular panoramic views.
- Address: 736 Green Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone: (828) 551-5643
- Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday 12 to 6, Saturday 11 to 6.
11. Russian Chapel Hills Winery
Distance: 17.5 Miles
Nestled in the rolling hills of Green Creek, this winery offers a classic tasting room and features the beautiful St. Anna Chapel right on the vineyard property.
- Address: 2662 Green Creek Dr, Columbus, NC 28722
- Phone: (828) 817-7260
- Hours: Thursday through Friday 1 to 6, Saturday 12 to 6, Sunday 1 to 6.
12. Eagle Mountain Vineyards and Winery
Distance: 17.6 Miles
Experience our state-of-the-art winery set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its sculpture park and exceptional artisan wines.
- Address: 2330 SC-11, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Phone: (864) 663-7875
- Hours: Open daily from 12 to 6.
13. Victoria Valley Vineyards
Distance: 18.3 Miles
Designed after a French chateau, this 47-acre estate offers a sophisticated tasting room and a cafe overlooking the vines, perfect for a European-style afternoon.
- Address: 1360 Table Rock Rd, Cleveland, SC 29635
- Phone: (864) 878-5307
- Hours: Thursday 11 to 5, Friday & Saturday 11 to 8, Sunday 11 to 5.
14. Wellborn Winery
Distance: 19.3 Miles
This small, unpretentious winery consists of the South Vineyard, the Terrace Vineyard, and the Carriage House Vineyard, offering a quiet and intimate tasting experience.
- Address: 254 Mush Creek Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Phone: (407) 808-4711
- Hours: Friday & Saturday 12 to 6.
15. Point Lookout Winery
Distance: 20.2 Miles
Offers incredible 30-mile panoramic views from the top of Point Lookout Mountain, featuring an open-air tasting room and award-winning wines and meads.
- Address: 408 Appleola Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Phone: (828) 808-8923
- Hours: Monday through Thursday 12 to 6, Friday & Saturday 12 to 8, Sunday 12 to 6.
16. Souther Williams Vineyard
Distance: 22.1 Miles
A historic bicentennial farm in Fletcher offering European-style estate wines and unique "Hike and Sip" tours through the scenic hillside vines.
- Address: 655 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
- Phone: (828) 483-6070
- Hours: Thursday through Monday 11 to 6 (Sunday 12 to 6).
17. Lazy Bear Winery
Distance: 24.5 Miles
Specializing in unique fruit wines and traditional varietals, this winery offers a cozy, rustic setting in the Upstate with a focus on local flavors and Southern hospitality.
- Address: 104 New Hope Rd, Pickens, SC 29671
- Phone: (864) 608-3114
- Hours: Friday & Saturday 11 to 6.
Would you like me to create a suggested "Wine Trail" itinerary for your guests that groups a few of these based on their route?