Sightseeing
Sliding Rock is the most popular natural water slide in North Carolina.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is the most popular natural water slide in North Carolina.
The zipline adventure tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours and the ziplines are each designed with exhilarating features including Zip Zilla which is over 1000 feet long and engineered for speed.
109 locals recommend
Canopy Ridge Farm
7115 US-64The zipline adventure tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours and the ziplines are each designed with exhilarating features including Zip Zilla which is over 1000 feet long and engineered for speed.
Feel the rush as you zip on 6,500 feet of ziplines overlooking over 10,000 acres of the Green River Gamelands and protected forests. The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour offers 11 ziplines in total.
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrFeel the rush as you zip on 6,500 feet of ziplines overlooking over 10,000 acres of the Green River Gamelands and protected forests. The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour offers 11 ziplines in total.
Enjoy free fun along the Rocky Broad River in the center of Chimney Rock Village. A natural walkway with stone bridges, large boulders and rushing water meanders along 1/8 mile trail.
Rocky Broad Riverwalk
Rocky Broad RiverwalkEnjoy free fun along the Rocky Broad River in the center of Chimney Rock Village. A natural walkway with stone bridges, large boulders and rushing water meanders along 1/8 mile trail.
One of the top things to do with kids in Lake Lure is to spend the day at the beach. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a day at the beach on beautiful Lake Lure.
102 locals recommend
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
2724 Memorial HwyOne of the top things to do with kids in Lake Lure is to spend the day at the beach. Enjoy the simple pleasures of a day at the beach on beautiful Lake Lure.
Take a covered boat tour of beautiful Lake Lure.View the majestic mountains and be guided past the key local attractions and landmarks such as locations used in filming the popular Dirty Dancing movie
Lake Lure Boat Storage
450 Thunder RdTake a covered boat tour of beautiful Lake Lure.View the majestic mountains and be guided past the key local attractions and landmarks such as locations used in filming the popular Dirty Dancing movie
The Flowering Bridge is a scenic pedestrian walkway featuring 155 feet of beautiful gardens with a variety of blooms and bushes that pay homage to Western North Carolina’s natural flora.
89 locals recommend
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial HwyThe Flowering Bridge is a scenic pedestrian walkway featuring 155 feet of beautiful gardens with a variety of blooms and bushes that pay homage to Western North Carolina’s natural flora.
While there are lots of hiking options around Lake Lure, Donald Ross Nature Park is a great one for younger kids. It’s surrounded by nature, the trails are well maintained and easy to moderate.
28 locals recommend
Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park
271 NC-9While there are lots of hiking options around Lake Lure, Donald Ross Nature Park is a great one for younger kids. It’s surrounded by nature, the trails are well maintained and easy to moderate.
Looking Glass Falls is located in the Pisgah Forest and is one of the best known waterfalls in North Carolina. It is actually viewable from the roadside.
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Looking Glass Falls is located in the Pisgah Forest and is one of the best known waterfalls in North Carolina. It is actually viewable from the roadside.
Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina to enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
756 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayTravel the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina to enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mount Mitchell State Park is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Burnsville, NC. The summit of Mount Mitchell, at an elevation 6,684 feet, is the highest point east of the Mississippi.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128Mount Mitchell State Park is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Burnsville, NC. The summit of Mount Mitchell, at an elevation 6,684 feet, is the highest point east of the Mississippi.
The North Carolina Arboretum is next to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway,at Milepost 393,and is nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America. Comprised of 434 acres of public gardens.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayThe North Carolina Arboretum is next to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway,at Milepost 393,and is nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America. Comprised of 434 acres of public gardens.
It is very accessible, beautiful waterfall, but there is an entry fee and many restrictions given that it is a wildlife sanctuary.
Pearson Falls Road
Pearson Falls RoadIt is very accessible, beautiful waterfall, but there is an entry fee and many restrictions given that it is a wildlife sanctuary.
There’s lots to explore at Chimney Rock State Park – from beautiful panoramic views of Lake Lure to a 404 foot waterfall and locations where scenes from The Last of the Mohicans was filmed.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetThere’s lots to explore at Chimney Rock State Park – from beautiful panoramic views of Lake Lure to a 404 foot waterfall and locations where scenes from The Last of the Mohicans was filmed.
Biltmore Estate, a place like no other. Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room French Chateau is a real life wonder filled with treasures gathered from around the world.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StBiltmore Estate, a place like no other. Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room French Chateau is a real life wonder filled with treasures gathered from around the world.
Directions: Located at the Lake Lure Town Center on Memorial Highway
Hiking distance: Approximately 2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Picturesque views of the surrounding mountains
Morse Park Trail
Morse Park TrailDirections: Located at the Lake Lure Town Center on Memorial Highway
Hiking distance: Approximately 2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: Picturesque views of the surrounding mountains
Hiking Distance: 2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
19 locals recommend
Little Bradley Falls
Holbert Cove RoadHiking Distance: 2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Hiking Distance: Up to 9 miles – numerous side trails to allow shorter distance
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
20 locals recommend
Florence Nature Preserve
3836 Gerton HwyHiking Distance: Up to 9 miles – numerous side trails to allow shorter distance
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Hiking Distance: 2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
95 locals recommend
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdHiking Distance: 2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Hiking Distance: Currently a 3.5 mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
22 locals recommend
Buffalo Creek Park
2191 Buffalo Creek RdHiking Distance: Currently a 3.5 mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Entertainment & Activities
Green River Cove Tubing offers a 3 miles trip (appx. 2-1/2 hours) and a 6 mile trip (appx. 4-1/2 hours).
83 locals recommend
Green River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove RdGreen River Cove Tubing offers a 3 miles trip (appx. 2-1/2 hours) and a 6 mile trip (appx. 4-1/2 hours).
Moonshine Mountain is your stop for seasonal, snow tubing adventure in Western North Carolina.
31 locals recommend
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
5865 Willow RdMoonshine Mountain is your stop for seasonal, snow tubing adventure in Western North Carolina.
They offer a variety of horseback trail rides ranging from 1 – 2 hours on their 350 acres of scenic trails. They also offer pony rides for their younger riders.
79 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Stables
542 Cedar Creek RdThey offer a variety of horseback trail rides ranging from 1 – 2 hours on their 350 acres of scenic trails. They also offer pony rides for their younger riders.
Riverside Riding Stables offers riding for all ages. They have pony rides for kids age 2-6, a 1-hour trail ride where kids can ride with a parent and a 2-hour trail ride for ages 14 years and up.
17 locals recommend
Riverside Riding Stables
1325 Freeman Town RdRiverside Riding Stables offers riding for all ages. They have pony rides for kids age 2-6, a 1-hour trail ride where kids can ride with a parent and a 2-hour trail ride for ages 14 years and up.
Children and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays.
Hands On A Childs Gallery
54 Brightwater Falls RdChildren and their parents learn about science, nature and basic life skills through interactive presentations and touchable displays.
Nestled deep in the Hickory Nut Gorge, on the banks of the Rocky Broad River in historic Chimney Rock Village, this gemstone mine is a great opportunity to prospect for your own gems.
19 locals recommend
Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine
397 Main StNestled deep in the Hickory Nut Gorge, on the banks of the Rocky Broad River in historic Chimney Rock Village, this gemstone mine is a great opportunity to prospect for your own gems.
Shopping
Lake Lure Adventure Company offers lots of water adventure options: rent a boat, book a water skiing or wake boarding trip, take a guided fishing trip or go paddle boarding.
74 locals recommend
Lake Lure Adventure Company
470 Memorial HwyLake Lure Adventure Company offers lots of water adventure options: rent a boat, book a water skiing or wake boarding trip, take a guided fishing trip or go paddle boarding.
Food Scene
“Fun” 11/03/2014
“Great buffet, better service” 10/27/2014
Price: $3 - $24
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Pizza & Pasta
53 locals recommend
Luna Del Sol
143 Whitney Boulevard“Fun” 11/03/2014
“Great buffet, better service” 10/27/2014
Price: $3 - $24
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Pizza & Pasta
“Lastrada in Lake Lure, NC - A litt...” 11/05/2014
“Great Pizza” 11/04/2014
Price: $6 - $19
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Pizza & Pasta
80 locals recommend
La Strada At Lake Lure
2693 Memorial Hwy“Lastrada in Lake Lure, NC - A litt...” 11/05/2014
“Great Pizza” 11/04/2014
Price: $6 - $19
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Pizza & Pasta
“Best She Crab Soup Ever” 11/03/2014
“Gorgeous View” 10/26/2014
Cuisines: American
122 locals recommend
Larkin's On the Lake Restaurant
1020 Memorial Hwy “Best She Crab Soup Ever” 11/03/2014
“Gorgeous View” 10/26/2014
Cuisines: American
“Quiet Dining” 11/03/2014
“Very Good” 09/21/2014
Price: $15 - $20
(*Owners review- good food but very pricey.)
21 locals recommend
Point of View
454 Memorial Hwy “Quiet Dining” 11/03/2014
“Very Good” 09/21/2014
Price: $15 - $20
(*Owners review- good food but very pricey.)
“Wonderful tranquil Coffee Shop wit...” 10/13/2014
“Great cafe with a beautiful water...” 08/26/2014
Cuisines: Café
8 locals recommend
Carolina Moon Coffee
2992 Memorial Hwy “Wonderful tranquil Coffee Shop wit...” 10/13/2014
“Great cafe with a beautiful water...” 08/26/2014
Cuisines: Café
“Great BBQ” 10/29/2014
“Good Breakfast Place” 10/27/2014
Price: $3 - $15
Cuisines: Barbecue, Hamburgers, Fish & Chips, Family Fare
(*Owners review- Awesome place to eat! Wonderful breakfast!!)
Lake Lure Coffee
2797 Memorial Hwy “Great BBQ” 10/29/2014
“Good Breakfast Place” 10/27/2014
Price: $3 - $15
Cuisines: Barbecue, Hamburgers, Fish & Chips, Family Fare
(*Owners review- Awesome place to eat! Wonderful breakfast!!)
Cuisines: Hamburgers, Irish
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
(*Owners review- We make it a point to go every time we are in the area. Great food!)
49 locals recommend
Hannah Flanagan's Pub & Eatery
300 N Main StCuisines: Hamburgers, Irish
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
(*Owners review- We make it a point to go every time we are in the area. Great food!)
“good food” 10/14/2014
“NC Tex-Mex?” 09/09/2014
Cuisines: Mexican
(*Owners review- Great food with great prices!!)
60 locals recommend
El Lago Mexican Restaurant
119 Arcade St “good food” 10/14/2014
“NC Tex-Mex?” 09/09/2014
Cuisines: Mexican
(*Owners review- Great food with great prices!!)
“Nice restaurant, good food, nice d...” 08/09/2014
“Worth a try, to be sure” 07/13/2014
Cuisines: American
32 locals recommend
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
2771 Memorial Hwy “Nice restaurant, good food, nice d...” 08/09/2014
“Worth a try, to be sure” 07/13/2014
Cuisines: American
“Down home friendly” 10/20/2014
“just had dessert” 10/09/2014
Cuisines: American
(*Owners review- Great food and reasonable prices. Wonderful location by the river.)
Old Riverside Pavilion
3105 Memorial Hwy “Down home friendly” 10/20/2014
“just had dessert” 10/09/2014
Cuisines: American
(*Owners review- Great food and reasonable prices. Wonderful location by the river.)
Drinks & Nightlife
Moose & Goose Lounge
2771 Memorial Hwy “Love It!” 10/23/2014
“In the Lake Lure INN” 10/17/2014
“Waterfront Dining in a Very Relaxe...” 11/03/2014
“good food, great view” 10/09/2014
Bayfront Bar & Grill
1020 Memorial Hwy “Waterfront Dining in a Very Relaxe...” 11/03/2014
“good food, great view” 10/09/2014
Essentials
Ingles Market
276 NC-9Nearest grocery store from cabin. GAS and PHARMACY also.
Dollar General
7854 NC-9Nearest dollar store from cabin.