Visit during the spring and enjoy the early burst of color or spend some time with us over summer vacation; rent a lake house, take a boat tour, hike a trail, or attend a festival. Prefer to travel in the fall, take a scenic drive on country roads lined with rich hues of red, orange and gold or see it all up close by exploring one of our many trails or parks that reward those that choose to hike. Just make sure you don't count us out for winter travel because we have one of the best light displays in the country, not to mention hometown Christmas parades that make you feel like you've traveled back in time. Choose your adventure and we will see you soon.
November 2019 by Rutherford County Tourism
Our Guide to Chimney Rock & Lake Lure Holiday Festivities
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure are the perfect places to enjoy the beauty of the North Carolina foothills at any season, but the holidays make them even more spectacular. From holiday lights and decorations bathed in crisp mountain air, to
November 2019 by Rutherford County Tourism
Guys' Weekend. It doesn't get enough credit. While it's true that women tend to do more planning of activities for their weekend outings, men do actually enjoy more things than wolfing down burgers and nachos while yelling at sports players on a big screen tv - they generally just don't like to plan
November 2019 by Rutherford County Tourism
The season of autumn evokes thoughts of crisp day, chilly nights, and incredible scenery. What better way to take advantage of Fall than an outing to experience some of the best of what Mother Nature has to offer? No matter whether it's a day trip to a local farm, or a weekend journey to hike the
October 2019 by Rutherford County Tourism
Photo Credit @northgateresorts
Route Type: Driving
This beautiful journey through the Golden Valley area of Rutherford County is a nature lover's treat for the eyes. Winding through low rolling foothills, rustic farmlands, and picturesque orchards; the South Mountain
Rainy Day Sunshine
Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate with travel plans. Let's face it, sometimes even the best planned journeys encounter rainy days, and unless you're seriously in touch with your inner puddle-jumping small child, most of us don't view the rain as a vacation bonus.
The magic of fall is in the air, the time of year when shorter days and cooler nights spark the imagination and stimulate feelings of nostalgia and comfort. Here in Rutherford county nestled in the Blue Ridge Foothills, you can discover the brilliance of this season in a variety of different ways.
September 2019
We partnered with Cheers To Adventure to create a weekend getaway that was completely dog-friendly! Watch part II below to see what they did, where they ate, and how their adorable dog Ronnie enjoyed his time in Rutherford County.
September 2019
We partnered with Cheers To Adventure to create a weekend getaway that was completely dog-friendly! Watch below to see what they did, where they ate, and how their adorable dog Ronnie enjoyed his time in Rutherford County.
September 2019
Rutherford County is proud to work with partners who support local businesses and responsible sourcing. Watch Fork to Farm's video below on the relationship between Deer Valley Farm and The Garden Cafe.
September 2019 by Wynee’s World!
In collaboration with Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority. Thank you for supporting the companies/brands that support Wynee’s World!
Fun fact: I grew up in Rutherford County! Forest City, NC to be exact. I’m here to say visiting as a tourist was more fun and different then I had expected