Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Columbus, North Carolina is a beautiful and serene small town known for its warm, welcoming community and a charmingly relaxed pace of life. Founded in 1855 and serving as the county seat of Polk County, Columbus impresses visitors with its blend of rich history, picturesque surroundings, and modern amenities. Its close proximity to Asheville and Greenville makes it an ideal spot for both residents and guests seeking a tranquil retreat yet still within reach of big-city attractions. Whether you're strolling through the historical downtown area, exploring the lush Harmon Field Park, or participating in the yearly Fabulous Fourth in Columbus celebration, this town captures the quintessential spirit of relaxed, southern charm.
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- Head northwest on Gaston Sellers Rd toward US-701 Hwy N (413 ft)
- Turn right onto US-701 Hwy N (1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Fred Powell Rd (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto Thompson Town Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Slippery Log Rd (1.7 mi)
- Continue onto Old Pine Log Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Midway Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Georgia Pacific Rd (318 ft)
- Turn left onto Midway Rd (0.9 mi)
- Continue onto Union Valley Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto US-74 W/US-76 W (2.5 mi)
- Keep left to continue on US-74 W (23.2 mi)
- Continue onto I-74 W/US-74 W (32.7 mi)
- Continue onto US-74 W (9.8 mi)
- Keep left to continue on US-74 W/US-74 BYP W, follow signs for Rockingham (14.4 mi)
- Take the exit toward US-74 W (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto US-74 W (8.1 mi)
- Keep right to stay on US-74 W
Pass by Waffle House (on the left in 6.3 mi)
(24.4 mi) - Keep left to continue on US-74 BYP, follow signs for Bypass/US-74 W/Charlotte
Toll road
(18.4 mi) - Continue onto US-74 W (1.0 mi)
- Take exit 253 toward I-485/Columbia/Greensboro/Pineville/Huntersville (0.2 mi)
- Take the I-485 S ramp to Inner Columbia (0.9 mi)
- Merge onto I-485/I-485 Inner (15.6 mi)
- Continue straight onto I-485 Inner (signs for I-85 S/Huntersville) (9.6 mi)
- Take exit 10 to merge onto I-85 S toward Spartanburg (20.9 mi)
- Take exit 10B to merge onto US-74 W toward Kings Mountain/Shelby
Pass by Burger King (on the right in 15.1 mi)
(22.0 mi) - Take the ramp to US-74 W (0.9 mi)
- Continue onto US-74 W (12.0 mi)
- Take exit 181 toward US-64/Forest City/Spindale (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto US-74 ALT W (1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Lowes Blvd (203 ft)
- Turn right
Destination will be on the right
(213 ft)