About The Iron Horse

The Iron Horse Station Building

The Iron Horse Station is a landmark inn, restaurant, tavern, and shops located in the heart of Hot Springs, North Carolina, a historic mountain town situated directly on the Appalachian Trail.

The Iron Horse Station has been renovated and extensively restored; transforming the inn, restaurant, tavern, and shops into a charming destination surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains and the French Broad River.

Accommodations at Iron Horse Station feature fifteen welcoming rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Every room contains comfortable new furnishings, handcrafted beds, and other amenities including Jacuzzi tubs, transom windows, original sky-wells, and mountain views.

The Restaurant and Tavern offers a friendly and casual dining experience. With a wide menu variety, a nice selection of beer and wine, a guest lounge with a fireplace, large screen TV and Wireless Internet, the Iron Horse Station is a memorable spot to eat, drink, and relax in a comfortable environment.

The Shops at Iron Horse Station feature a coffee and tea bar with comfortable seating and WI-FI. It is a great place to wake up with a cup of coffee and muffin, chat with friends or new acquaintances, or boot up your laptop to catch up on your e-mail or latest news.

Hot Springs and The Iron Horse Station offer a broad range of unique activities providing for a relaxing retreat, romantic getaway, outdoor adventure, or family vacation.

Exciting Things to do While Visiting

  • Hike the Appalachian Trail.
  • Explore the town of Hot Springs and discover its rich history.
  • Hike to Lover's Leap.
  • Soak in the natural mineral hot springs at the Hot Springs Spa.
  • Browse around the 50+ local artisan booths at the Artisun Gallery, located under the Iron Horse Station Inn.
  • Enjoy a cold drink and delectable meal at the Iron Horse Restaurant.
  • Ride horses at the Sandy Bottom Trail Rides and visit the Little Pine Gem Mine.
  • Relax with a calming massage at the Hot Springs Resort and Spa.
  • Take a 20-minute ride to Marshall, NC, and check out their many charming shops.
  • Drive out on the scenic Highway 209, The Rattler, up Spring Creek, NC.
  • Take a picnic at the top of Max Patch. Elevation 4629 ft. Beautiful 360-degree views and incredible sunsets!
  • Experience the Navitat zip line canopy tour featured on CNN, called "one of the best in the nation" in USA TODAY!
  • Drive to Paint Creek, Dudley Falls, and enjoy the spectacular Paint Creek Corridor.
  • Visit the town of Asheville, NC, and the incredible Biltmore Estate, just 45 minutes away.
  • Raft, kayak, canoe, or tube along the picturesque French Broad River.
  • Fly Fish in one of our many stocked trout streams.

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