Hickory Nut Gorge, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina

Apple Valley Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort
112 Mountains Blvd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 694-3043
(800) 260-1040
www.rumblingbald.com
Beautiful 18 hole Dan Maples design. Golf Digest 4 stars.

Bald Mountain Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort
112 Mountains Blvd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 694-3042
(800) 260-1040
www.rumblingbald.com
Mountain golf at its finest. Golf Digest 4 stars.

The Beach at Lake Lure
2724 Memorial Hwy. (64/74A)
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-1373
(877) FUN-4-ALL
www.lakelure.com
A beach in the mountains and Water Works with slides, water river, and soaking-wet fun.

Broad River Gems & Mining Company
218 River Landing
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-1220
www.BroadRiverGemsAndMining.com
Most unique gem mine and fossil dig in the South.

Cedar Creek Riding Stables
542 Cedar Creek Road
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-2811
(877) 625-6773
www.cedarcreekstables.com
Trail rides, pony rides, fishing lake, petting zoo, gem mining, packing trips and picnicking.

Chimney Rock Adventure Golf
PO Box 100
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-8870
www.fibbermagees.com
Mini golf along the banks of the Rocky Broad River.

Chimney Rock Park
PO Box 39
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-9611
(800) 277-9611
www.chimneyrockpark.com
Awesome trails. Waterfall. Elevator inside mountain. Climbing instructions. Special activities.

Cleghorn Plantation Golf Club
183 Golf Circle
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-9117

Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
951 Crab Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(888) 28-GUIDE
www.foxmountainguides.com
Rock climbing adventures for the whole family, beginners to advanced!

Green Creek Winery
413 Gilbert Rd.
Columbus, NC 28772
(828) 863-2182
www.greencreekwinery.com
Wine tasting, tours, picnics, lawn area, parties/weddings, business events.

Green River Adventures
1734 Holbert Cove Road
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 749-2800
(800) 335-1530
www.greenriveradventures.com
Guided river trips on the Green River.

Green River Plantation
6333 Coxe Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-1461
1804 historic plantation. Bed and breakfast lodging, indoor and outdoor weddings.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-7777
www.harrahs.com
80,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, 252 room hotel, 4 restaurants.

Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad
PO Box 123
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 429-9011
www.hickorynutolympiad.com
A non-profit organization that hosts an annual multi-day sports festival to benefit local charities.

Huck Finn Rafting Adventures
PO Box 366
158 Bridge Street
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-9645
(877) 520-4658
www.huckfinnrafting.com
Whitewater rafting, unguided float trips, group rates. No experience necessary.

KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum
PO Box 150
172 North Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-2120
www.kidsenses.com
Exciting, hands-on playscape with 12 interactive exhibits encouraging children to learn through play!

Lake Lure Adventure Company
PO Box 692
470 Memorial Hwy. (64/74A)
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-8066
www.lakelureadventurecompany.com
Waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard, tubing, rentals, fishing. Fun for the whole family!

Lake Lure Artists
184 Mark Twain Drive
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-1256
Pottery, paintings, wood products and more, with a local flavor.

Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course
Hwy. 64/74A
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-4472

Lake Lure Tours and Marina
2930 Memorial Hwy. (64/74A)
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-1373
(877) FUN-4-ALL
www.lakelure.com
Hourly tours, twilight and dinner cruises of majestic Lake Lure. Boat rentals, too.

Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Hwy. 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2175
(800) 232-7238
www.noc.com
Whitewater rafting on 6 rivers, expert kayak instruction, lodging, dining, and more!

North Shore Cabana at Rumbling Bald
112 Mountains Blvd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 694-3019
(800) 260-1040
www.rumblingbald.com
Exciting lake tours, kayak & pontoon rentals, and youth programs.

Riverside Stables
1325 Freemantown Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 288-1302
(866) 206-0235
www.riversideridingstables.com
Scenic, guided trail rides with spectacular views and overlooks. Pony rides, too.

Rockhouse Vineyards
1525 Turner Road
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 863-2784
www.rockhousevineyards.com
A small family winery that consistently produces award-winning wines.

Shoji Spa
96 Avondale Heights Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 299-0999
www.shojiretreat.com
Japanese style outdoor hot tub retreat. Massage therapy by appointment.

Wheels Through Time Museum
PO Box 790
62 Vintage Lane
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-6266
www.wheelsthroughtime.com
All-American transportation museum with over 200 antique motorcycles and automobiles.

The Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 32, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Visitor Center at 2926 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746

Toll free (877) 625-2725
(828) 625-2725(828) 625-9601 (fax)

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	In the heart of the Gorge, the soaring cliffs of Chimney Rock Park provide a visual landmark for the entire area. From the top of the Chimney, the view encompasses the Gorge, Lake Lure, Rumbling Bald Mountain, and 75 miles beyond. Hiking trails in the Park lead through incredible rock formations to 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. The beauty of Lake Lure is obvious. The views are breathtaking, and are best enjoyed on a boat tour of the lake. Sunsets can be spectacular, so sunset and dinner cruises are great favorites. Golfers will have found paradise, with world-class courses all around. In fact, the entire family can swim, canoe, water ski, go tubing, play tennis, ride horses, go camping, hike, rock climb, and enjoy history and museums.