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.
December 2020 by Rutherford County Tourism
New York Magazine’s Rembert Browne was once quoted as saying about local small business “These are establishments that are often the character of a neighborhood, a community. The relationships created between customers and those that
December 2020 by Rutherford County Tourism
Photo by Gary Poteat
With a chill in the air, the most delightful part of winter in Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills is Christmas. Being here during the holiday season is like entering a Norman Rockwell Christmas card. Explore not just one, but five quintessential small towns sprinkled with all
December 2020 by Rutherford County Tourism
The end of 2020 is (finally) near and you're probably searching for the perfect way to celebrate the bright beginning of a brand new year. In Rutherford county there are a host of options that will keep the festive feelings going long after the old year ends!
There's no shortage of
November 2020 by Rutherford County Tourism
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Thanksgiving is a time of gratefulness, but if the thought of cooking, cleaning, & staring at the same four walls you've looked at all year make you feel less than grateful, we've got the answer. For a Thanksgiving getaway location full of
November 2020
National Hiking Day is Tuesday, November 17th. Whether you're looking for an easy stroll or a chance to traverse more challenging terrain, we’ve got the perfect hiking itinerary to celebrate in Mother Nature-approved style!
Difficulty Level: Easy
When it comes to ways to enjoy the colors of autumn that annually blanket Western North Carolina, a scenic driving tour is a beautifully tranquil option. The vast expanse of forested terrain along Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills makes it one of the best places in the Eastern United States to
August 2020 by Rutherford County Tourism
With NC COVID guidelines still in place, trying to find a fantastic group activity that keeps everyone safe can seem like a daunting task. No worries. Rutherford county has you covered. For super fun social activities that keep everyone “socially-distanced”, we’ve got some great options!
August 2020 by Rutherford County Tourism
Many of us have dreamed of living in a fully tricked out mansion that includes an in-home gym with all the amenities - unfortunately, just because your gym is still closed due to COVID precautions your home has probably not magically morphed into that fantasy. Fear not! The hiking trails in
Been stuck indoors for way too long? We get it. When the only scenery you experience on a daily basis is the four walls of your home and maybe your backyard or city block, it tends to get uninspiring.
Want a cure for the indoor blues? Take a mini-tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway! Well-known as one of
As things slowly begin to return to a version of normal in the state of North Carolina, the communities of Rutherford county continue to exercise an abundance of caution on the path to fully reopening. Residents and visitors are urged to follow social distancing guidelines when enjoying a