Located about 50 miles west of Charlotte in Cleveland County is small town friendly Boiling Springs, home of Gardner Webb University. With a population of less than five thousand and one stoplight, Boiling Springs has a small town and easy going char...
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Gardner Webb is like the heart of the town really. The 2 natural “boiling springs” that the town gets its name from are located on the campus and there is an area around them where you can visit with friends, sit, and reflect. There are ducks and gee...
Gardner-Webb University
If you're visiting during the summer and have a Nationwide YMCA membership, you need to check out Ruby C. Hunt YMCA. They have the nicest pool, and the kids love the splash pad!
Cleveland County-Ruby C Hunt
If you need someplace to stay, our only hotel choice is the AmericInn. They have an indoor pool so you have an activity for the kids covered, and if you're a local on my page here's a tip: they do birthday parties at the pool!
AmericInn by Wyndham Boiling Springs Near Gardner Webb U
The Broad River Greenway offers swimming and fishing areas. There is a small playground and there are several picnic areas. They have special events year round like with Santa or the Easter Bunny, and sometimes they do this thing at night where you c...
Broad River Greenway
The other option we have if you need somewhere to stay is the Broad River Campground. You can bring your own camper, or rent one of their cabins or tiny homes. They have glamping packages I hear, so that sounds fun! Again, technically outside of Boil...
Broad River Campground
If you're looking for a cute women's boutique look no further than Magnolia Mill! They have some really amazing graphic tees! Most of their items have a western theme but if that's not your thing you will probably find something because they have qui...
MAGNOLIA MILL
Located in the parking lot of Magnolia Mill, The Cattle Cup Co. has a delicious variety of ice cream treats available in their absolutely adorable ice cream truck! If it's not there, it's because they're out on the road at a rodeo, festival, or conce...
The Cattle Cup Co.
Glow has some really cute clothes and their prices are great. I think you will have an easy time getting a cute new outfit an an affordable price!
Glow Clothing Co.
If you're looking for some delicious, authentic, Mexican food then you need to go to El Acapulco. It's my favorite restaurant in Boiling Springs, and the owners and staff are so nice as well! My favorite meal there is the chicken torta, 10/10 recomme...
El Acapulco
If Italian is what you're hungry for, La Bella Vita has got my vote. I haven't had anything that I don't like, but the tortellini is my favorite if I had to pick!
La Bella Vita Italian Grill
If you're looking for another Italian food option, don't rule out the Italian Garden! It's been a favorite with the locals in town for years and they have a menu that will suit even the pickiest eater!
Italian Garden Restaurant
Top notch, some of the best food I've ever had is at Campus Pizzeria! My favorite menu item in the UFO, it's so good! They have a very good selection of Greek and Italian food.
Campus Pizzeria
Chen's Fusion is delicious if you're craving Chinese during your visit!
Chen's Fusion
Hoshi Express is one of my favorite places to get takeout. I need to express the word takeout, because even though they have tables and chairs inside, they remain drive thru only since 2020. My absolute favorite is the steak and shrimp combination pl...
Hoshi Express Japanese Grill
The Snack Shop is like a staple in the town of Boiling Springs, someone will ask you if you've tried it! They have a small town, family friendly atmosphere, and great food; check it out!
Snack Shop Family Restaurant
You won't find a better hamburger in Boiling Springs anywhere than the Bulldog Quik-Snak. They have plenty of other options too but the burgers are insane!
Bulldog Quik-Snak
Pelican is my favorite! They close for the winter, it makes me sad to be honest because it's my happy treat! They have every flavor you can imagine when it comes to a snowball, and they have ice cream options if for some reason delicious flavored ice...
Pelicans Snoballs & Ice Cream Boiling Springs, NC
The Vintage Dog is the first on site establishment to offer beer and wine in town. They have a great selection of local wine and craft beer, and have live entertainment!
The Vintage Dog
Boiling Springs has a variety of fast food options: McDonald's, Bojangles, Subway, and a KFC/Taco Bell. Also, located in the Tucker Student Center on the Gardner Webb Campus, you will find both Starbucks and Chik-fil-a, open to the public, with limit...
Fast Food
If you need any groceries, first aid, toiletries, or essential items you're covered without leaving town. Ingles has everything you need as far as groceries, as well as a delicious deli and bakery. In my opinion the best fried chicken in town! We als...
Shopping For Essentials
The Cruize-Thru is perfect if you've got to grab a quick drink, snack, 6 pack of beer, or tobacco/nicotine product. Basically, a convenience store without gas! But the best part is you don't have to get out of your car it's a drive thru! They also ha...