In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Rutherford County, including our cherished Chimney Rock and Lake Lure communities, has experienced significant challenges. The storm brought widespread damage, affecting homes, businesses, and our natural landscapes. 

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Lake Lure Scenic Driving Tour

This tour will take you around the backside of the lake to Rumbling Bald Resort and offers not only natural vistas but a peek at some amazing lake homes. 

A map outlining the Lakeview Driving Tour route.

Start at the Welcome Center in Lake Lure: 2932 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC

POINTS OF INTEREST: Welcome Center, Lake Lure Tours, Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
  • Turn LEFT onto Memorial Highway (U.S. Hwys 64/74A/9) > Go 4.8 miles
    • POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
  • Turn LEFT onto Buffalo Shoals Road > Go 4.5 miles
    • POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake Lure Dam
  • » Turn LEFT onto Buffalo Creek Road
  • » Take an immediate LEFT into Rumbling Bald Resort (pit stop) and ask the guard at the gate for directions to Lakeview Restaurant, Legends Bar & Grill or the Ice Cream Cabana.
  • Turn LEFT out of Rumbling Bald Resort onto
    Buffalo Creek Road > Go 4 miles
  • Turn RIGHT on Cedar Creek Road > Go 4 miles
  • Turn LEFT into Cedar Creek Stables (pit stop)
  • Turn LEFT onto Cedar Creek Road leaving the stables > Go 1.7 miles
  • Turn RIGHT at the stop sign onto Bills Creek Road > Go 6 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto U.S. 64/74A/Memorial Highway to complete the loop back to the Welcome Center > Go 6.9 miles