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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The Shaded Crest

Cabin

Lake Lure, NC

The Shaded Crest provides adults-only cabin lodging on seven wooded acres in Lake Lure, four miles from Chimney Rock State Park.

  • Adults-only stays for guests age 21 and over
  • Couples seeking king-bed cabins with private decks and fireplaces
  • Groups needing accommodations for up to 18 guests

Carolina Cafe

American Restaurant

Spindale, NC

Carolina Cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Spindale, with daily specials and homemade desserts Tuesday through Saturday.

  • Home-cooked-style meals
  • Breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Spindale
  • Daily specials such as meatloaf, spaghetti, and hamburger steaks

Smith's Drugs of Forest City

Pharmacy

Forest City, NC

Smith's Drugs of Forest City offers online pickup and delivery from 139 E Main St, with ordering available from 7:30 AM to 2:40 PM.

  • online pickup or delivery orders during the listed ordering hours

Lil’s Thrift Shop- Supporting Animal Care

Thrift Store

Lake Lure, NC

Lil’s Thrift Shop sells secondhand goods in Lake Lure while directing proceeds to five Rutherford County animal nonprofits.

  • budget-conscious secondhand shopping
  • purchasing home goods while supporting animal-care nonprofits
  • donating furniture with possible free pickup

Furniture pickups are usually scheduled within a week when volunteers with trucks and muscles are available.

NTB - National Tire and Battery

Tire Dealer And Repair

Forest City, NC

NTB - National Tire and Battery offers same-day tire installation in Forest City with a 30-day price guarantee and 40K+ mileage warranty.

  • Same-day tire replacement for cars, SUVs, and light trucks
  • Flat-tire repairs using plugs or patches when the tire is repairable
  • Brake inspections and pad, shoe, or rotor service

Same-day tire installation is available for most tire sizes; many oil changes and flat-tire repairs can be completed the same day.

Stateline RV Park, Mooresboro NC

Rv Park

Mooresboro, NC

Stateline RV Park offers monthly RV sites with all utilities and free WiFi included, plus security cameras and online payments.

  • long-term monthly RV stays
  • fifth wheel stays
  • RV travelers seeking included utilities

Forest City Parks & Rec. Dept.

Public And Government Association

Forest City, NC

Forest City Parks & Rec. Dept. manages municipal parks, trails, pools, golf facilities, rentals, and both youth and adult programs in Forest City.

  • Youth recreation programs
  • Adult recreation programs
  • Renting a park shelter or the Forest City Clubhouse

Mi Pueblito

Mexican Restaurant

Rutherfordton, NC

Mi Pueblito offers Mexican dining, full bar service at three locations, daily lunch specials, and catering for parties of 20 or more.

  • Mexican meals with onsite full bar service
  • Daily lunch specials
  • Parties of 20 or more needing catering

Hardee's

Fast Food Restaurant

Forest City, NC

Hardee's in Forest City offers charbroiled burgers, made-from-scratch biscuits, drive-thru service, delivery, and a playground.

  • charbroiled burgers
  • made-from-scratch biscuit breakfasts
  • hand-breaded chicken tenders

Orchard Park RV Campground

Campground

Forest City, NC

Orchard Park Campground offers $50 nightly full-hookup RV sites with 30/50-amp electric, water, sewer, and high-speed internet.

  • RV travelers needing full hookups with 30/50-amp electric
  • Monthly RV stays with published $500 rates
  • Campers seeking a creekside setting near Forest City

The Highlands Reserve

Seafood Restaurant

Lake Lure, NC

The Highlands Reserve serves trout, salmon, tuna, crab cakes, and scallops alongside breakfast, brunch, and dinner in Lake Lure.

  • Seafood dinners featuring trout, salmon, tuna, crab cakes, or scallops
  • Groups seeking breakfast, brunch, or dinner at one restaurant
  • Diners interested in seafood paired with signature cocktails

The Firehouse Inn

Bed And Breakfast

Rutherfordton, NC

The Firehouse Inn offers six rooms in a restored historic city hall and firehouse, one block from downtown Rutherfordton.

  • Couples seeking a suite with a fireplace and whirlpool tub
  • Families needing a ground-floor apartment with multiple beds
  • Guests attending events near historic downtown Rutherfordton

Father's Vineyard

Church Cathedral

Spindale, NC

Father's Vineyard offers age-specific ministries, Tuesday Healing Rooms, and free RightNow Media video discipleship access.

  • Families seeking preschool and elementary faith programs
  • Students in grades 6–12 seeking a Wednesday youth program
  • Boys ages 5–18 interested in Christ-centered outdoor leadership through Trail Life

Cook Out

Burger Restaurant

Forest City, NC

Holiday Inn Express

Hotel

Forest City, NC

Holiday Inn Express offers free breakfast, complimentary parking, 24-hour business-center services, and a Forest City location near Lake Lure.

  • Business travelers visiting nearby companies such as Duke Energy, Eaton Corporation, 3TEX, National Textiles or Tanner Companies
  • Guests visiting Lake Lure, Chimney Rock or other Western North Carolina outdoor attractions
  • Travelers seeking complimentary breakfast and parking

Main Street Market

Delicatessen

Rutherfordton, NC

Main Street Market offers named deli subs, fresh salads, and house-made chicken salad served on a croissant.

  • customizable deli subs
  • house-made chicken salad sandwiches
  • vegetarian sub sandwiches

Oak Grove Healthcare

Rehabilitation Center

Rutherfordton, NC

Oak Grove Healthcare provides skilled nursing, post-acute care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy in Rutherfordton.

  • Post-acute rehabilitation
  • Physical, occupational, or speech therapy
  • Long-term skilled nursing care

Shoe Show

Shoe Store

Forest City, NC

Shoe Show offers women's, men's, and kids' footwear plus handbags through online and local-store shopping.

  • Family footwear shopping
  • Shopping for women's, men's, or kids' shoes
  • Handbag shopping

Hardee's

Fast Food Restaurant

Rutherfordton, NC

Hardee's in Rutherfordton serves made-from-scratch biscuits, charbroiled burgers, and hand-breaded chicken tenders with drive-thru, delivery, and order-ahead options.

  • made-from-scratch biscuit breakfasts before 10:30 AM
  • charbroiled burgers
  • hand-breaded chicken tenders

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