Forest City, North Carolina

Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County, NC

Extensive genealogical & historical library. Hours will be Wed. Thurs. Fri. 9-2 & Sat. 1:30-4:00

Gardo's Motel

Maimy Etta Black Fine Arts Museum & Historical Society

Global Black arts museum exhibiting art and artifacts, historical time lines showing the connected passages of black people.

Rutherford County Farm Museum

Display of artifacts reflecting life on the farm and in textile mills in late 18th and eary 19th century Rutherford County. In addition, 200 feet of murals depict the cycle of cotton production and textiles in the county.

Comfort Inn

65 sleeping rooms (17 under contract), 2 story, all rooms have microfridge, coffee maker, free "USA Today", cable TV, remote controls, HBO, on line computer in lobby, & continental breakfast. Free high-speed Internet.