| Attraction | Description | Telephone |
| Mountain View Guide Service - | Guided trips for hunting & fishing | 828-245-1532 |
| Cajun Pig - Chimney Rock | Live Bluegrass Music every Friday & Saturday Night | 828-625-0701 |
| Chimney Rock Park - Chimney Rock | Scenic attraction | 800-277-9611 |
| Edie's Good Things - Chimney Rock | Fine Crafts Hand Made in the western Carolina mountains. Baskets, Clay, Glass, Metal, Wood & More. | 828-625-0111 |
| Bubba's Batting Cages - Forest City | Recreational Center | 828-286-4487 |
| Maimy Etta Black Fine Arts Center - Forest City | Cultural and historic exhibits | 828-248-1525 |
| Putt Putt Golf & Games - Forest City | Miniature golf, video games | 828-245-0466 |
| Rutherford County Farm Museum - Forest City | Antique farm and home equipment on display | 828-248-1248 |
| Bottomless Pools - Lake Lure | Scenic attraction | 828-625-4275 |
| Broad River Gems and Mining - Lake Lure | Gifts, Jewelry, Minerals, Museum and On-Site Gem Mining | 828-286-1220 |
| Cedar Creek Stables - Lake Lure | Horseback riding, gem mining, stocked fishing lake | 828-625-2811 |
| Double J Stables - Lake Lure | Horseback riding | 828-625-2683 |
| Lake Lure Tours - Lake Lure | Guided boat tours | 828-625-0077 |
| Wildwater Rafting - Lake Lure | Provides transportation to whitewater rafting | 828-625-9111, ext. 7238 |
| Thermal City Gold Mine - Rutherfordton | On-site mining | 828-286-3016 |
| Rutherford County Farmers' Market - Spindale | Open Tuesday & Friday 7 a.m.-12 Noon from May 31st to November 1st. Fresh local produce. | 828-287-6080 |
