If you're looking for something to do with dad on Father's Day, Rutherford County has multitudes of possibilities. From hiking to water activities, golf, and sampling local brews, there's no end to the possibilities for celebrating dad in the North Carolina foothills. Take a Hike Rutherford County…
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The spring holidays are a time to celebrate nature’s new beginnings after the long slumber of winter - and there’s no better place to do just that than the North Carolina foothills. Whether you’re searching for a picture perfect Easter celebration location, or simply want to revel in the beauty of…
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Spring Break. The phrase alone evokes memories of fun times past and dreams of warmer weather adventures. From college cavorting to high school hijinks and family frivolities - Rutherford county and the North Carolina foothills have the sights and activities to make your spring break the adventure…
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Everyone knows what it takes to make a dog truly happy. A warm bed, ample treats and plenty of behind-the-ear massages go a long way, but what they really want is to go wherever we go. And that, of course, includes our vacations. Luckily, Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills isn’t just a place with…
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Welcome to a picturesque mountain town that will transport you back to simpler times. Located inside the expansive landscape of Hickory Nut Gorge and home to one of Western North Carolina’s most beautiful outdoor attractions, Chimney Rock Village is bursting with surprises just waiting to be…
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Goofing Off. It’s always a family favorite pastime! Here in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Rutherford county, family-fun definitely collides with adventure and excitement. From scavenger hunts along mountain trails, to beachside games, water adventures, and mining for lost treasure -- no matter whether…
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As Mother Nature shakes off the final vestiges of winter's chill, the advent of Spring brings promises of warm sunny days, beautiful flowers, and joyfully splashing waterfalls freed from their icy slumber. In a recent New York Times article it was stated, "Fall is to leaf peeping, as Spring is to…
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Adventure. The word is synonymous with feelings of excitement, joy, and pure adrenaline rush. If your idea of an incredible day or weekend is one filled with escapades of daring-do, Rutherford county is the place to be! From ziplines and rock climbing to horseback adventures and fly-fishing, we've…
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The North Carolina foothills are incredibly beautiful in winter. The leafless forests and valleys provide an Ansel Adams style beauty that's quietly resplendent in its chilled stillness. No matter whether you prefer to experience the wonder of winter outdoors from a footpath or atop a majestic…
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Summer vacation is officially in full swing, and the kids are full of energy, but where can families journey to that doesn’t require extensive travel filled with the sounds of “Are we there yet?” If you’re in North or South Carolina, Tennessee, or Georgia, your ultimate activities destination is…
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