In the early 1800s, the Town of Rutherfordton was a gateway for frontiersmen traveling west. Today, when people hear the name they remark, “I’ve been through Rutherfordton.” Within an hour drive is the financial metropolis of Charlotte, NC, the top tourist destination of Asheville, NC, and the re-energized hot spot of Greenville, SC. The town’s ideal location positions Rutherfordton to attract a wide variety of residents and businesses where opportunities are abundant and the scenic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a delightful bonus. Explore both the rich history of the town and the outdoors on your choice of eight trails that include a greenway, a kid’s safari, a historic victory trail, and a old moonshine driving trail, just to name a few. Rutherfordton’s new plan includes expansion of some of these existing trails, improvements to a popular downtown park, and a bike and pedestrian plan to make exploring the town even more enjoyable than it already is.