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Rutherford County, North Carolina
Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills is an ideal destination all year long. Four distinct seasons offer visitors an abundance of opportunities to create unique experiences each time they visit. Join us in the spring as nature comes to life in our greenways, parks and trails, or spend your summer by the lake enjoying the cool water on a hot summer day. Relish in the peace and quiet as you meander down scenic country roads surrounded by the brilliant colors of fall that blanket the mountains, or spend the holidays entranced by a magical display of over a million Christmas lights and downtown carriage rides. Discover all the places and attractions that make Rutherford County so special.
Create magical moments that matter this winter in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and the Blue Ridge Foothills. Winter in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and the Blue Ridge Foothills is full of heart-warming frivolity, frosty thrills, and good old-fashioned merriment. Take a step back in time as…
Gear Up for Adventure in Chimney Rock This Valentine's Day
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a…
Our Guide to Chimney Rock & Lake Lure Holiday Festivities 2022
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Chimney Rock and Lake Lure are the perfect places to enjoy the beauty of the North…
The Ghosts of History
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There's nothing that provides quite as much spine tingling as the ghosts of…
What's Happening?
View All EventsFree the Moving Body - Movement Series
- Recurring weekly on Monday
We are all moving bodies that long for freedom. This dance practice provides simple and delicious…
Hike with a Naturalist
- Recurring weekly on Monday
- Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks’ six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from…
Naturalist Niche: Spring Wildflower Walk
Join a Park naturalist on a moderate hike and see Hickory Nut Gorge come alive as spring wildflowers…
Sing in the Spring!: A Community Sings event
Sing In the Spring! Guided by Tevyn East and co-created with the participants, this practice will…
Spring Break Animal Encounters
- Recurring daily
- Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Do you know our staff has a wild side? Join a Park naturalist to meet some of our live Animal…
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Rutherford County Your Way
Visitors have an abundance of opportunities to create unique experiences each time they visit. Choose your own adventure and make moments that matter.