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Lake Lure Town Information
Lake Lure and neighboring Chimney Rock are quintessential small mountain towns located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Rocky Broad River flows through the Hickory Nut Gorge and feeds Lake Lure. From boating, hiking, biking, rock climbing, zip-lining, horseback riding, fishing, and golfing, there are outdoor activities to thrill all levels of enthusiasts. Lake Lure is an ideal place to just sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air from a number of outdoor restaurants with views of the lake, river and Chimney Rock State Park. Lake Lure is big on small town charm and hospitality.
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Lake Lure
Lake Lure and neighboring Chimney Rock are quintessential small mountain towns located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Rocky Broad River flows through the Hickory Nut Gorge and feeds Lake Lure. From boating, hiking, biking, rock climbing, zip-lining, horseback riding, fishing, and golfing, there are outdoor activities to thrill all levels of enthusiasts. Lake Lure is an ideal place to just sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air from a number of outdoor restaurants with views of the lake, river and Chimney Rock State Park. Lake Lure is big on small town charm and hospitality.
On The Lake
Washburn Marina offers guided boat tours of Lake Lure and private boat rentals. If you are bringing your own boat you can also obtain a visitor boat permit here. Only motorized boats require a permit. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards do not require a permit.
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Lake Lure / Washburn Marina
2930 Memorial HwyWashburn Marina offers guided boat tours of Lake Lure and private boat rentals. If you are bringing your own boat you can also obtain a visitor boat permit here. Only motorized boats require a permit. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards do not require a permit.
Lake Lure Adventure Company is an adventure! They offer private boat rentals, waterskiing, tubing, kneeboarding and wakeboarding. The staff is incredible as well.
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Lake Lure Adventure Company
470 Memorial HwyLake Lure Adventure Company is an adventure! They offer private boat rentals, waterskiing, tubing, kneeboarding and wakeboarding. The staff is incredible as well.
Located in Chimney Rock, just past the Flowering Bridge, this is a great place to rent paddle boards and kayaks. Renting from this location you start your paddle in the river and then make your way under the bridge and into the lake.
Sunken Buffalo Kayak & SUP Rental - COME PADDLE WITH US!
Located in Chimney Rock, just past the Flowering Bridge, this is a great place to rent paddle boards and kayaks. Renting from this location you start your paddle in the river and then make your way under the bridge and into the lake.
Lake Lure Active is located near the Lake Lure Beach and is the only kayak and paddle board rental spot that launches you directly into the lake. They are conveniently connected to Lured Market where you can pick up some snacks to take on your paddle.
Lake Lure Active-Outdoor Activity Center
Lake Lure Active is located near the Lake Lure Beach and is the only kayak and paddle board rental spot that launches you directly into the lake. They are conveniently connected to Lured Market where you can pick up some snacks to take on your paddle.
Around the Lake
The Flowering Bridge is a community volunteer planted and preserved Wildlife Habitat recognized by the National Wildlife Federation. It is a must see any time of year and an easy stroll for all ages and activity levels. We definitely recommend doing the scavenger hunt while touring the gardens. The scavenger hunt cards are located in the mailboxes at each end of the bridge.
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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3070 Memorial HwyThe Flowering Bridge is a community volunteer planted and preserved Wildlife Habitat recognized by the National Wildlife Federation. It is a must see any time of year and an easy stroll for all ages and activity levels. We definitely recommend doing the scavenger hunt while touring the gardens. The scavenger hunt cards are located in the mailboxes at each end of the bridge.
Chimney Rock offers hiking and expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Lure. Not to worry if you aren't an avid hiker, there is an elevator from the bottom making this breathtaking view accessible for everyone.
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Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StChimney Rock offers hiking and expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Lure. Not to worry if you aren't an avid hiker, there is an elevator from the bottom making this breathtaking view accessible for everyone.
One of the largest and best bouldering spots with over 882 documented climbable routes. The trail head is located off of Boys Camp Road. This site offers climbing and bouldering for beginners and professionals alike.
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Rumbling Bald Mountain
One of the largest and best bouldering spots with over 882 documented climbable routes. The trail head is located off of Boys Camp Road. This site offers climbing and bouldering for beginners and professionals alike.
Adventure
Canopy Ridge Farm offers ziplining and mountain UTV tours and is appropriate for ages 4+. They also have a second location up the road that offers river tubing.
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Canopy Ridge Farm
7115 US-64Canopy Ridge Farm offers ziplining and mountain UTV tours and is appropriate for ages 4+. They also have a second location up the road that offers river tubing.
Floating down the Green River makes for a relaxing and fun day. Silver Creek Tubing is located in Saluda approximately 20 minutes from Lake Lure.
Silver Creek Tubing River Location
5373 Green River Cove RoadFloating down the Green River makes for a relaxing and fun day. Silver Creek Tubing is located in Saluda approximately 20 minutes from Lake Lure.
Lake Lure Outdoor offers UTV tours where you can explore 60 acres of the Hickory Nut Gorge.
Lake Lure Outdoor
Lake Lure Outdoor offers UTV tours where you can explore 60 acres of the Hickory Nut Gorge.
The Riverwalk is conveniently located behind the businesses in Chimney Rock Village and makes for a great way to enjoy the river. You can swim, wade, and fish anywhere along the river walk.
Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk
The Riverwalk is conveniently located behind the businesses in Chimney Rock Village and makes for a great way to enjoy the river. You can swim, wade, and fish anywhere along the river walk.
Wine
Mountain Brook Vineyards has incredible wine and an atmosphere to fully enjoy every sip as you look out at the vineyard or nestle around the massive fire pit. Mountain Brook Vineyards is located in Tryon about 30 minutes from Lake Lure and well worth the drive.
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Mountain Brook Vineyards
731 Phillips Dairy RdMountain Brook Vineyards has incredible wine and an atmosphere to fully enjoy every sip as you look out at the vineyard or nestle around the massive fire pit. Mountain Brook Vineyards is located in Tryon about 30 minutes from Lake Lure and well worth the drive.
Located about 30 minutes from Lake Lure in Hendersonville, Point Lookout Vineyards offers a wonderful selection of wines. You can make a day trip of your visit with a great dinner in Hendersonville as well.
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Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdLocated about 30 minutes from Lake Lure in Hendersonville, Point Lookout Vineyards offers a wonderful selection of wines. You can make a day trip of your visit with a great dinner in Hendersonville as well.
Another family run winery in Tryon, NC located about 30 minutes from Lake Lure. They require reservations so be sure to book in advance.
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Overmountain Vineyards
2012 Sandy Plains RdAnother family run winery in Tryon, NC located about 30 minutes from Lake Lure. They require reservations so be sure to book in advance.
Dining
Possibly the best restaurant in Lake Lure offering seasonal dishes with local flair and traditional Appalachian cuisine along with a spectacular view of the lake. Reservations are highly recommended.
Appalachia Restaurant
361 Charlotte DrivePossibly the best restaurant in Lake Lure offering seasonal dishes with local flair and traditional Appalachian cuisine along with a spectacular view of the lake. Reservations are highly recommended.
This is the spot for amazing food and to catch some local music! They have expanded to a full bar and opened a larger market across the street where you can get coffee, snacks and thoughtful local crafts and goods.
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Lured Market & Grill
2655 Memorial HwyThis is the spot for amazing food and to catch some local music! They have expanded to a full bar and opened a larger market across the street where you can get coffee, snacks and thoughtful local crafts and goods.
The Highlands Kitchen & Bar offers a more upscale dining experience in Chimney Rock Village. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.
The Highlands Kitchen & Bar
The Highlands Kitchen & Bar offers a more upscale dining experience in Chimney Rock Village. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.
A beautiful spot for lunch or dinner. They have a great wine menu and craft cocktails. Live music on the weekends.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens
A beautiful spot for lunch or dinner. They have a great wine menu and craft cocktails. Live music on the weekends.
Chimney Rock Smokehouse cooks up some great NC BBQ. They often have live music on the weekends as well.
Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Chimney Rock Smokehouse cooks up some great NC BBQ. They often have live music on the weekends as well.
Best burgers in town! They have a back deck with a river view and live music every Thursday and Friday 5-8pm.
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Riverwatch Bar & Grill
379 Main StBest burgers in town! They have a back deck with a river view and live music every Thursday and Friday 5-8pm.
Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen offers artisan personal pizzas and sandwiches paired with great beers and a full bar. Experience live music every Thursday, featuring primarily jazz and dueling pianos.
Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen
Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen offers artisan personal pizzas and sandwiches paired with great beers and a full bar. Experience live music every Thursday, featuring primarily jazz and dueling pianos.
Did you know Western North Carolina has a Cheese Trail? Looking Glass Creamery is a working farm producing some award winning cheese. Stop into the farm store and enjoy a charcuterie board with some wine or their homemade ice cream. This is one of our favorite places to visit.
Looking Glass Creamery, LLC
Did you know Western North Carolina has a Cheese Trail? Looking Glass Creamery is a working farm producing some award winning cheese. Stop into the farm store and enjoy a charcuterie board with some wine or their homemade ice cream. This is one of our favorite places to visit.
Beer
This is hands down our favorite place to have a beer in Chimney Rock. Enjoy your beer next to the river or when it's hot enough take it in the river! The actual brewery is located in Mars Hill about 1 1/2 hours from Lake Lure. If you're up for a drive it is located in very cool old theater.
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Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Chimney Rock
461 Main StThis is hands down our favorite place to have a beer in Chimney Rock. Enjoy your beer next to the river or when it's hot enough take it in the river! The actual brewery is located in Mars Hill about 1 1/2 hours from Lake Lure. If you're up for a drive it is located in very cool old theater.