Getting Here

Conveniently located between Charlotte and Asheville, and just an hour north of Spartanburg, our small towns are the ideal springboard to a bevy of regional attractions including outdoor adventures, scenic driving tours, and iconic landmarks like Chimney Rock State Park. Take a short detour off the interstate onto one of our scenic country roads and soon you will find yourself transported to a simpler time where everyone treats you like family. 

Click here to map your way to our beautiful county, which is within an easy driving distance from many metropolitan areas such as Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Atlanta, Columbia, Nashville, and many more.

Click here to explore traveling here via the Rutherford County Airport.

No matter how you get here, you will be glad you did!

Experience Rutherford County

Things To Do

No matter the season, there is always plenty to do in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills…

Events

Each year people flock to Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills for our famous events and festivals…

Dining

A unique dining experience awaits you in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. From southern…

Shopping

From charming boutiques and high-end outfitters to locally-made crafts and art galleries, our…

Tours

We love giving residents and visitors different ways to enjoy our county, and with so many miles of…

Towns

In Rutherford County, there is a good reason to go exploring.  Our unique destination offers…