One of Rutherford County’s most beloved holiday experiences started in the small town of Forest City more than 90 years ago. It began with adorning two trees on Main Street with twinkling Christmas lights in the 1930s, and as the years went on, the tradition continued to grow and blossom. Today…
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Rutherford County is home to charming small towns filled with big holiday spirit. Like entering a Norman Rockwell Christmas card, Rutherford County comes alive with twinkling lights, holiday events, and, of course, plenty of Christmas cheer that can be felt throughout all of Lake Lure and the Blue…
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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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Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, 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 opportunities to make incredible memories that include…
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Lake Lure, North Carolina is best known to visitors for the remarkable, panoramic sights seen from every direction. Whether you are on the lake, in the village or within the mountainside, there’s a scenic picture waiting to be captured. Seize the moments that will be remembered for a lifetime and…
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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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Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Two of the most anticipated deal days of the year for holiday shoppers. But sandwiched in-between these two mega-retail days is one of the most important Community-Friendly days of the holiday shopping season; Small Business Saturday. Begun in 2010 by American Express…
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One of the most highly anticipated times of the year for fun-lovers of all ages is definitely Spring Break. From parents to students, the young to the old, an opportunity to heed the call of the oncoming warmth of the spring season by taking a step away from life’s daily grind is hard to resist. If…
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The term "farm to table" has become a catchphrase for any restaurant wanting to make its mark in the world of organic dining. True farm to table dining, however, is rarely possible without the accessibility of locally cultivated meats and produce. The state of North Carolina has a rich history of…
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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…
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