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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!

Things to do

Things To Do

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

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Outdoor Activities

Adventure junkies beware you will have a hard time choosing between which of our outdoor adventures…

Cozy Jellystone

Plan Your Visit

Imagine a place, just a short drive away, where you can escape the hustle and bustle, the traffic…

Places to Stay

Places To Stay

No matter what your preferred travel style, we have something for everyone during your stay. Choose…

open air concerts

Events

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

Restaurants

Dining

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

Shopping at Chestnut Forge Marketplace

Shopping

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

Tours

Tours

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

towns

Towns

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