Forest City
in Rutherford County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.334 and -81.865 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 20' 2" and W -81° 51' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:26 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:09 am and 5:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Explore Forest City

Forest City in Rutherford County (North Carolina) with it's 7,282 inhabitants is located in United States about 362 mi (or 583 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Forest City is now 07:26 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Forest City, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Greenville Spartanburg International Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), North-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rutherfordton, Shelby, Gaffney, Columbus and Marion. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

15°C (60 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn - Suites Forest City

Address
1,9 mi
227 Sparks Drive
28043 Forest City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express FOREST CITY

Address
1,9 mi
200 Holiday Inn Drive
28043 FOREST CITY
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TOWN AND COUNTRY INN SUITES-SPINDALE

Address
4,0 mi
166 RESERVATION DRIVE
28160 Spindale
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELERS INN AND SUITES-FOREST CITY

Address
1,4 mi
2600 HIGHWAY 74A
28043 Forest City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stay At Inn

Address
1,4 mi
205 Commercial Dr.
28043 Forest City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES FOREST CI

Address
1,6 mi
164 JAMESON INN DR
28043 Forest City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gardos Motel

Address
2,1 mi
1266 West Main Street
28043 Forest City
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

2013 Honda Civic - Forest City Honda

Published: August 27, 2013
Length: 25:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Forest City Honda

Senior Sales and Leasing Consultant Johnny Lopez at Forest City honda shows off the beautiful 2013 Honda Civic! Come test-drive one today! To find out more about the new Civic, call us at...


Honda Hands Free Link Tutorial - Forest City Honda

Published: August 24, 2013
Length: 10:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Forest City Honda

Christina at Forest City Honda shows us how to use Honda's Hands Free Link on a 2013 Accord EX-L! Check us out on the web! http://www.forestcityhondanc.com.


Forest City Owls Dunk Tank

Published: July 07, 2010
Length: 20:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: forestcityowls

On Monday, July 5th, 2010. Fans had the honor of dunking Forest City Owls Booster Club President Cecil Geer when he participated in the Dunking Booth set up at the Owls Game.


Forest City Owls Baseball Park 3

Published: April 27, 2014
Length: 18:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kris Pedersen

Fine Saturday morning in Forest City, NC.


Forest City Owls National Champions Ring Ceremony

Published: June 04, 2010
Length: 22:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: forestcityowls

On June 3rd, 2010 the Forest City Owls are awarded the Petit Cup National Championship Rings.


Wade Moore at the Forest City Owls game 6/1/2010

Published: June 01, 2010
Length: 59:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: forestcityowls

Former Forest City Owls player at the game on June 1st, 2010.


Family Fun Day at the Forest City Owls ballgame

Published: November 05, 2009
Length: 15:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: crestviewshelby

Family Fun Day to the last Forest City Owls baseball game of the regular season -8-3-09.


Forest City Merchants Association Night 1st Pitch at Owls Game

Published: July 21, 2010
Length: 10:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: forestcityowls

The first pitch at the Forest City Owls Game on July 16th, 2010. Kelly Dale the President threw out the 1st pitch.


Perfect Storm Necklace

Published: November 27, 2012
Length: 39:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: offthebeadedpath

This week, Kelly from Off the Beaded Path, in Forest City, North Carolina brings you a great project. This week she shows you how to make what she calls The Perfect Storm necklace. A great...


Darlene Dangles Earrings

Published: December 13, 2012
Length: 08:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: offthebeadedpath

This week, Kelly from Off the Beaded Path, in Forest City, North Carolina brings you a another great project. Kelly shows you how to make a beautiful pair or earrings. A great project for...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bostic, North Carolina

Bostic is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 328 at the 2000 census.

Located at 35.3622, -81.8344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in North Carolina, Populated places in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Forest City, North Carolina

Forest City, formerly known as "Burnt Chimney," is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,549 as of the 2000 census, making it the largest municipality in Rutherford County.

Located at 35.3311, -81.87 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Towns in North Carolina

Alexander Mills, North Carolina

Alexander Mills, North Carolina, was a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, in the USA. It was incorporated in 1925 and named after a textile mill established by J.F. Alexander. In 1999 Alexander Mills merged with and became a part of Forest City, North Carolina.

Located at 35.3106, -81.8586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Rutherford County, North Carolina, Annexed places in North Carolina, Former municipalities in North Carolina

Isothermal Community College

Isothermal Community College is a two year community college located in Spindale, North Carolina. Named after its location in the thermal belt, it is part of the North Carolina Community College System. This college is also the home to the public broadcast station WNCW. The Foundation of the Performing Arts Center at ICC is a community center that hosts plays, concerts, and other events by featured artists and groups.

Located at 35.3418, -81.9045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Two-year colleges in the United States, North Carolina Community College System, Universities and colleges in North Carolina, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Rutherford County, North Carolina

WWOL

WWOL is a radio station broadcasting a Southern Gospel format. Licensed to Forest City, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Holly Springs Baptist Broadcasting. WWOL began broadcasting on April 1, 1990 but the frequency was signed on as WBBO ("We Build Business Opportunities") on September 10, 1947 by Rutherford Radio Company.

Located at 35.3506, -81.9011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in North Carolina

WAGY

WAGY is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Forest City, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by WAGY, Inc.

Located at 35.3553, -81.8811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in North Carolina, Radio stations established in 1972

McNair Field

McNair Field is a 2,000 -seat baseball stadium located in Forest City, North Carolina. It was built in 2008 as the home of the Forest City Owls baseball team. It is also used for select games of the Gardner–Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs, Appalachian State Mountaineers, Western Carolina University Catamounts, and Wofford College Terriers college baseball games.

Located at 35.3392, -81.8698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Minor league baseball venues, Baseball venues in North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Burnt Chimney, فورست سيتي, Forest City, فریست سیتی، کارولینای شمالی, Форист Сити