When most people think of Hot Springs, North Carolina, a hardware store in the town’s historic district probably falls somewhere behind the town’s namesake springs in terms of what comes to mind first.
And it’s easy to see why, really. Hot Springs, population about 575, is a stunning locale in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Wikipedia/Hot Springs Tourism & Welcome Center The town is situated along the confluence of Spring Creek and the French Broad River at the point where the Appalachian Trail intersects at just the right vantage point to see it all on display, as seen here.
North Carolina’s only known hot springs is found in the tiny mountain town… a spring first known as ‘Warm Springs,’ prior to the town becoming a resort.
Flickr/Connie Today, the tiny town of Hot Springs is dependent upon tourism. Folks come from all over to bathe in the natural springs found in the town.
Outside of the springs and the Hot Springs Resort and Spa, folks traveling here are likely to hit the river for some rafting, hit a few of the nearby trails, like Max Patch, and dine out in the few restaurants that really cater to the out-of-towners.
Flickr/Connie The Spring Creek Tavern and the Smoky Mountain Diner are two can’t-miss eateries when in town.
Another must-visit spot? Gentry Hardware!
Google Maps This local hardware store has been in the same family since it opened in 1946 and a stop here is like stepping back in time.
Forget those big-box hardware chains you’re stuck shopping at in other towns and really take in all that Gentry Hardware offers.
Google/Sarah Hanley In addition to the essentials found in small town hardware stores, you’ll also be able to stock up on gifts and unique items.
Souvenirs, too!
Google/Sarah Hanley Hot Springs t-shirts? They’ve got ’em! Hot Springs coffee mugs? Yep, you’ll find those, too.
No matter the time of year, Gentry Hardware has you covered for anything you need or desire.
Google/Paul McKenzie Pop in the next time you’re in town and see for yourself!
It’s open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Google/Matthew Marchisin
Step back in time to 1946 with a visit to Gentry Hardware in downtown Hot Springs, North Carolina!
Wikipedia/Hot Springs Tourism & Welcome Center
The town is situated along the confluence of Spring Creek and the French Broad River at the point where the Appalachian Trail intersects at just the right vantage point to see it all on display, as seen here.
Flickr/Connie
Today, the tiny town of Hot Springs is dependent upon tourism. Folks come from all over to bathe in the natural springs found in the town.
The Spring Creek Tavern and the Smoky Mountain Diner are two can’t-miss eateries when in town.
Google Maps
This local hardware store has been in the same family since it opened in 1946 and a stop here is like stepping back in time.
Google/Sarah Hanley
In addition to the essentials found in small town hardware stores, you’ll also be able to stock up on gifts and unique items.
Hot Springs t-shirts? They’ve got ’em! Hot Springs coffee mugs? Yep, you’ll find those, too.
Google/Paul McKenzie
Pop in the next time you’re in town and see for yourself!
Google/Matthew Marchisin
For more ways to enjoy Hot Springs, keep reading here!
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Address: Gentry Hardware, 124 Bridge St # 346, Hot Springs, NC 28743, USA
