Welcome to Rutherford County, North Carolina

Have the time of your life in Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills of Rutherford County, NC, the famous film site of “Dirty Dancing.” Home to Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Forest City and Bostic, there is a world waiting for you to explore, enjoy and love.

Places to Stay

No matter what your preferred travel style, we have something for everyone during your stay. Choose from an all inclusive resort, to a quaint cottage on the lake, or historic downtown B&B.

Towns

Five small towns, each with their own story to tell and adventures to seek. We invite you to spend some time with us exploring everything we have to offer.

Outdoor Activities

Adventure junkies beware you will have a hard time choosing between which of our outdoor adventures to take on first. Climb a rock face at Rumbling Bald Mountain or zip through the forest on Zip...

FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)

The FEI World Equestrian Games™ (FEI WEG) , is the major international championship event for the eight core equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage and para-equestrian dressage,...

Trip Ideas

Family Fun Abounds in NC

Go ahead – goof off! Our lake, streams, trails and parks provide the perfect avenue for letting your imagination run wild. Lake Lure and the... Read More

7 Spots for the Perfect Picnic

Explore the Blue Ridge Outdoors this Summer

Don't Miss these NC Summer Festivals and Events

Seasonal Adventures

Shop the arts and street festivals, listen to homegrown music, enjoy gorgeous fall hues and the bright lights of Christmas. With so many choices, you'll want to visit Rutherford County season after season.

Summer

Summer brings out the best Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills has to offer. Learn to dance like Baby at the Dirty Dancing Festival, test your...

Fall

Lake Lure & The Blue Ridge Foothills turn into a wonderland of color during the fall. Take one of our scenic driving tours to see some of the best...

Hometown Holidays

Winter is one of the best times to visit us as we light up Forest City with more than a million holiday lights. Take a carriage ride through downtown...

Spring

Rutherford County comes alive as the weather warms and blossoms appear. Shop the arts and craft festivals and listen to homegrown music. Get a...

Upcoming Events

8th Annual Dirty Dancing Festival

Aug 18

Lake Lure

Hot Nights, Cool Rides Car Show

Aug 19

Forest City

Lake Lure/Rutherford County - Best Mountain Lake Getaway - The Carolinas 2016