Forest City offers a quintessential “Main Street” vibe with a revitalized downtown anchored by the Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) for live music, local eateries, and the 13.5-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail running right through town.
It serves as the perfect basecamp, sitting under an hour from Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville, SC, while offering immediate access to world-class hiking at Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure.