The Historic Restaurant In North Carolina Where You Can Still Experience The Old American Soda Fountain Experience
Carolyn Harmon
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Ward’s Grill Saluda, NC is a pleasant reminder of an old-fashioned grill and soda fountain experience. Since 1960, except for closing a couple of years ago, this charming diner has preserved the magic of a more innocent America. While new owners have made necessary updates, the historic elements remain intact. Let’s take a nostalgic look at Ward’s Grill — a feeling you can still count on hidden inside this historic restaurant in North Carolina.
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Ward’s Grill Saluda, NC is a trip down memory lane. Discover more on the Ward’s Grill Facebook page. Have you ever visited this iconic restaurant? If so, feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!
Stay awhile and reserve a 1927 railroad caboose on Vrbo. And while you’re in Saluda, immerse yourself in railroad history.
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What are some of the most historic places to visit in North Carolina?
- Horne Creek Living Historical Farm (Pinnacle): This farm once belonged to the Hauser family and shows visitors what North Carolina farm life was like in about 1900. Take a tour through this historic place and see the family's original farmhouse along with a tobacco curing barn, a corn crib, and a heritage apple orchard. The farm is still a working farm with livestock, dogs, and cats. Events during the year include an annual corn-shucking frolic and old-fashioned ice cream socials.
- Kinston Battlefield Park (Kinston): This small park offers an intimate look at a Civil War battle site in North Carolina. The battle was fought on Dec. 13 and 14, 1862, and the site is dedicated to the soldiers who were killed there. The site features descriptive markers telling the story of what happened, including eight designated to the states from which the U.S. Army regiments fought during the battle. Other times of interest include earthworks and an 1860s Baptist church that replaced Harriet’s Chapel which was destroyed during the fight. The battle resulted in a Union victory.
- Omni Grove Park Inn (Asheville): This leisurely resort, formerly The Grove Park Inn, is the perfect place to celebrate anything alone or with loved ones. Relaxing in the mineral pools of a subterranean spa, reserve a tee time on a Donald Ross-designed championship golf course, and experience some of the best cuisine in the land in one of the 10 restaurants. Opening its doors in 1913, the resort has been home away from home for many U.S. presidents. And more importantly, during World War II, Grove Park became a Navy rehabilitation site for returning sailors.