| CHIMNEY
ROCK
Chimney Rock Park is a natural scenic attraction located on Highway 64/74A about 25 miles southeast of Asheville and about 18 miles east of Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is situated in beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge, which contains the small towns of Gerton, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock Village, and Lake Lure. The park, and this entire area, deserves a visit!
Chimney Rock Park offers hiking trails, a 404-foot waterfall, nature center, nursery, special events, and more. Local festivals and events include Rutherfordton's Hilltop Fall Festival, Lake Lure's Boat Parade, Isothermal Community College's Boogie Fest, Mayfest, the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad/Summer Boat Parade, and the annual Mountain Harvest Day.
For a truly memorable North Carolina vacation, make reservations for lodging at a NCBBI member inn in Chimney Rock. |