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MA Pace General Store, nestled in the heart of Saluda, North Carolina, is a living museum and a charming emblem of Americana. Stepping inside, visitors are transported back to a simpler time. The wooden floors creak with history beneath your feet, and the shelves...

Founded in 1890, Thompson’s Store in downtown Saluda is the oldest grocery store in North Carolina. Thompson’s features gourmet goods, a full-service meat market that offers hand-cut meats (including our signature Charlie’s Sage Sausage), a deli section, fine wines...