Rutherford, North Carolina

3578 businesses found

Updated October 31, 2026

Rutherford, North Carolina has 3,578 businesses listed across 574 categories. Pick a category below to see contact info and an AI-distilled profile drawn from each business's own website.

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Canopy Ridge Farm

Arts And Entertainment

Lake Lure, NC

Canopy Ridge Farm offers six-zipline canopy tours and UTV adventures across 60 acres near Lake Lure, with ziplining available for ages 2 and up.

  • families seeking ziplining for participants ages 2 and up
  • thrill seekers wanting six forest ziplines reaching 35 MPH
  • groups planning school, church, business, birthday, or wedding outings

Chili's Grill & Bar

Restaurant

Forest City, NC

Chili's offers burgers, fajitas, ribs, pasta, steaks, kids meals, and party platters through online ordering.

  • groups seeking varied American restaurant menu options
  • parties ordering appetizers, mains, desserts, and beverages together
  • My Chili's members seeking free chips and salsa with qualifying purchases

Isothermal BLET

College University

Spindale, NC

Isothermal BLET provides Basic Law Enforcement Training with local law-enforcement sponsorship that can waive student tuition.

  • Applicants seeking Basic Law Enforcement Training
  • BLET applicants able to obtain local or area law-enforcement sponsorship
  • Students seeking criminal justice education

Thermal Belt Rail Trail Parking Gilkey, NC

Mountain Bike Trails

Rutherfordton, NC

Thermal Belt Rail Trail Parking Gilkey, NC provides access to a 13.58-mile, 12-foot-wide paved trail with little elevation change.

  • Paved recreational cycling
  • Mountain biking on a wide paved path
  • Riders seeking a trail with little elevation change

Ingles

Pharmacy

Lake Lure, NC

Lake Lure Adventure Company

Boat Rental And Training

Lake Lure, NC

Lake Lure Adventure Company offers pontoon rentals with gas included and professional-instructor-led MasterCraft wake, ski, and surf trips on Lake Lure.

  • Families or groups of up to 10 needing a pontoon with included gas and onboard amenities
  • Beginners seeking professional coaching for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, or water skiing
  • Lakefront vacation renters wanting kayaks or paddleboards delivered to their dock

Amber Glow Esthetics

Spas

Rutherfordton, NC

Amber Glow Esthetics in Rutherfordton offers consultation-led facials, Glymed Plus pharmaceutical-grade skincare, waxing, and brow treatments.

  • Personalized skincare plans following a free consultation
  • Clients seeking Glymed Plus pharmaceutical-grade skincare treatments
  • Monthly facial upkeep and skin rejuvenation

Lake Lure Outdoor

Arts And Entertainment

Lake Lure, NC

Lake Lure Outdoor offers self-drive and guided Kawasaki UTV adventures across a 60-acre Hickory Nut Gorge course.

  • self-drive off-road UTV experiences
  • guided UTV rides for guests who do not want to drive
  • groups, birthday parties, wedding parties, school groups, and church groups

Blue Ridge Spa

Day Spa

Rutherfordton, NC

Blue Ridge Spa specializes in corrective anti-aging and acne facials, with consultations, skin analyses, and personalized treatment plans for new clients.

  • Anti-aging facial treatments
  • Acne clarifying facials
  • Clients wanting a consultation and skin analysis before treatment

The Spa and Salon at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Spas

Lake Lure, NC

The Spa and Salon at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure provides spa and salon services within Rumbling Bald's listed amenities.

  • spa and salon pampering at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine

Mining

Chimney Rock, NC

Chimney Rock Gem Mine provides flume mining with all equipment supplied and guarantees a gem mine find in every bucket.

  • families seeking hands-on gem mining
  • first-time gem miners
  • school and organization field trips

LiquidCrave

Smoothie Juice Bar

Forest City, NC

Valley Fine Foods

Business Manufacturing And Supply

Forest City, NC

Valley Fine Foods has manufactured refrigerated meals since 1984, including Three Bridges Egg Bites and Pasta Prima meals available nationwide.

  • Retailers seeking refrigerated pasta, sauces, breakfast meals, or single-serve packaged foods
  • Consumers seeking ready-in-minutes refrigerated meals
  • Gluten-free or keto-friendly packaged meal options

FAQ

What businesses does this Rutherford, North Carolina directory cover?

Every consumer-facing business we've indexed in Rutherford — from plumbers and dentists to restaurants and auto shops. Use the category sidebar to narrow by type.

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Can I see the same category in nearby counties?

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