Burntshirt Vineyards has a tasting room and bistro in downtown (the vineyard is in nearby Henderson County), with patio views of Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls.
Water Feature At Chimney Rock State Park, a moderate 1.4-mile round-trip hike leads to the base of the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls, one of the tallest cascades east of the Mississippi.
Scene Setter In the Hickory Nut Gorge, the iconic 315-foot granite pillar at Chimney Rock State Park offers breathtaking views over Lake Lure and the Foothills beyond.
A .33-mile riverwalk runs parallel to Main Street and lets visitors enjoy the tranquil sights and sounds of the bubbling waterway.
In downtown Chimney Rock, quaint shops like Bubba O’Leary’s General Store line the Rocky Broad River.
Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery has a great outdoor setting overlooking the Rocky Broad River
The Village Scoop presents a tempting taste of yesteryear.
Water sports galore are in store on Lake Lure.
The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge overflows with lush gardens along a pedestrian pathway.