More than 3000 acres of mountain wilderness, no shortage of activities, views, and relaxation possibilities. Home to a private white sand beach, numerous hiking and biking trails, two championship golf courses, 3 restaurants, and an always growing list of amenities for your enjoyment and relaxation. Seek out solitude under the shadow of Bald Mountain or connect with your new community through ongoing entertainment offerings.
Only 20 minutes from Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure, Chimney Rock offers the best of the mountains in one place – spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more.
At Mountain Brook Vineyards, crafting wine is a labor of love. We take great care in nurturing our 7.5-acre vineyard, nestled in the isothermal belt foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Crossing the famous swinging footbridge suspends you more than a mile above sea level. Grandfather Mountain features wildlife environmental habitats, interpretive nature museum, hiking trails and picnic areas.
Officially dedicated Oct. 19, 2013, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge blooms on the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge in Lake Lure, NC.
The beauty of our mountains is echoed within Humpback Mountain and visitors are invited to explore the splendor and wonders nature created “inside a mountain”.
This botanical preserve is comprised of 268 acres of native forest, granite, spring-fed streams and a moderate 1/4 mile trail to a 90 ft. Waterfall.
Rumbling Bald offers classic lines of all grades and world class bouldering making it a mandatory part of the climbing circuit in the South. From long slab routes to overhung roof cracks, Rumbling Bald has something for everyone.
It’s everyone’s favorite eclectic shopping experience. Check out this nationally recognized premier antique malls in the Southeast!
Belk, Sears, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and more than 100 specialty shops like Old Navy, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Kirkland’s, Earthbound Trading Co., Gymboree, and more!
Town overflowing with art & craft galleries, artist studios, specialty & antique shops, bookstores and furniture stores.
Our quaint village will welcome you with its delightful assortment of eateries, attractions, shops, and services.
Asheville’s lively downtown has great architecture, interesting museums, and hundreds of locally owned stores.
Pedestrian-friendly shopping district with more than 120 unique gift shops, inspiring art galleries, funky to formal restaurants and vibrant entertainment venues.
With tons of stores to choose from, you are sure to find that perfect item that will always remind you of your trip to the Carolinas. An on-site food court is available for all the marathon shoppers.
The Lake Lure Olympiad is an annual, charitable, sports festival held in beautiful Lake Lure, North Carolina during a weekend of serious athletic competition and fun-filled events for the entire family.
Our Arts and Crafts Festivals have been a Lake Lure North Carolina tradition since the 1980’s. Festivals features artisans and craftspeople who sell their hand-made creations.
Start you day off with one of the breakfasts and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the excitement of Main Street as well as many other activities across the community
The Foundation at at Isothermal Community College, a 61,000-sq. ft. facility, houses a Performing Arts and Conference Center and the college’s Continuing Education Center.
The history of America’s first gold rush and the Bechtler Mint is one of the unique and distinctive experiences that can be found only in North Carolina
The mission of the Bostic Lincoln Center, a non-profit organization, is to collect, document, research and preserve the generational-lore of the area by providing audio/visual histories, exhibits and programs telling this story and other stories of our region.
The Carl Sandburg Home is located on 264 acres in Western North Carolina. In addition to tours of the Sandburg Home, visitors can enjoy over five miles of trails, stroll through gardens and greet the descendents of Mrs. Sandburg’s dairy goat herd.
Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt’s 250-room French château is a real life wonder. Enjoy a self-guided visit of Biltmore House that unveils a fresh look at how people lived and worked in America’s largest home.
We’re rethinking whisky by taking the best of Scottish tradition and combining it with American ingenuity. We’re starting a whisky revolution. Charting a new course on the journey. And we’re doing it the Defiant way.
At Mountain Brook Vineyards, crafting wine is a labor of love. We take great care in nurturing our 7.5-acre vineyard, nestled in the isothermal belt foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Nestled at the gateway of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Overmountain Vineyards is planted on 20 acres of fertile farmland in the Tryon Foothills of Polk County.
The Foundation at at Isothermal Community College, a 61,000-sq. ft. facility, houses a Performing Arts and Conference Center and the college’s Continuing Education Center.
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