Carmel's Guidebook
Wineries
Several award-winning wineries producing reds, whites, and rose’ on par with Napa wines. Most have food trucks or charcuterie-type snacks on site, as well as live music.
Beautiful setting with amazing wines, food trucks and live music.
54 locals recommend
Mountain Brook Vineyards
731 Phillips Dairy RdBeautiful setting with amazing wines, food trucks and live music.
Overmountain Vineyards
2012 Sandy Plains RdGorgeous but smaller tasting room
Parker-Binns Vineyard
2275 Whiteside RdClosest winery with beautiful views
The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main StLocal Restaurants
Most restaurants are open Tuesday-Sunday. The Equestrian Center has at least one restaurant are open every day March-November.
Several different restaurants, shopping, equestrian competition, bars and a general store. Saturday Night Lights are the best!
301 locals recommend
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International BlvdSeveral different restaurants, shopping, equestrian competition, bars and a general store. Saturday Night Lights are the best!
The Rural Seed Restaurant
322 E Mills StExcellent local cuisine and live music
The Hare and Hound
101 E Rutherford StGreat food with outdoor seating in Landrum.
Wolverine Pizza
Best takeout pizza and subs close to the rental.
Soulisa's Fine Thai Dining
208 E Rutherford StBest Thai food in the area
Sidestreet Pizza & Pasta
135 S Trade StGreat pizza and subs, takeout available.
Purple Onion
16 E Main StAdorable mountain town location with great food.
Newman's Restaurant
100 Orchard Inn LnBest upscale prix fixe restaurant in a beautiful Inn
El Campesino
205 E Mills StGreat Mexican food close by.
Outdoor Adventures
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StAmazing views, waterfalls and hiking.
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrLake Lure
Tryon
298 North Trade StreetGreen River Game Lands
645 Green River Cove RdExcellent hikes in a large preserved area.
Coffee Shops and Bakeries
Coffee roasted onsite creating awesome drinks. In house bakers make fantastic breakfast sandwiches, scones, and baked oatmeal.
Excellent breakfast and lunch options with bagels made on site in the traditional NY way.
18 locals recommend
Katie D's NY Bagels & Deli
255 N Trade StExcellent breakfast and lunch options with bagels made on site in the traditional NY way.
Openroad Coffee Roastery
915 W Mills StKnock-out delicious cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, muffins and breads along with coffee drinks and an adorable spot.
11 locals recommend
All Good Things Bakery
289 S Trade StKnock-out delicious cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, muffins and breads along with coffee drinks and an adorable spot.
City advice
Getting around
Columbus, NC
Take 74 west to exit 181 to reach Columbus for Food Lion, CVS, fast food outlets, local restaurants, a laundromat, banking, and gas stations.
Don't miss
Hendersonville, NC
Take 74 west to 26 west to exit 53 to reach Hendersonville in 25-30 minutes. Hendersonville is a top location for restaurants and shopping in a quintessential small mountain town.