Explore Forest City Main Street Association
Charity Organization
Why pick this one
Explore Forest City highlights historic Main Street, public art, free parking, and seasonal private horse-drawn carriage rides in Forest City.
Best for
- self-guided historic downtown sightseeing
- seasonal Christmas light viewing
- private horse-drawn carriage rides
- visiting downtown public art, murals, and statues
- combining sightseeing with locally owned dining and shopping
Look elsewhere if
- a guided historical tour with a published itinerary is required
- a year-round carriage ride is required
- a location outside Forest City is needed
Specialties
- historic Main Street sightseeing
- seasonal horse-drawn carriage rides
- Christmas light displays
- downtown public art and mural viewing
What makes them different
- Downtown Forest City is described as centrally located one hour from Asheville and Charlotte
- Historic Main Street includes historical buildings, public art, locally owned shops, and unique restaurants
- The town features over one million Christmas lights along historic Main Street in 2025
- Downtown offers free parking and wide sidewalks
- Seasonal private horse-drawn carriage rides are available for $50 per 15 minutes
- Serves
- Forest City
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043-3189
- Phone
- 18284471730
- Website
- exploreforestcity.com
- admin@exploreforestcity.com
Services
- visitor and destination information
- event promotion
- downtown sightseeing
- seasonal holiday activities