Day Trip: Chimney Rock & Lake Lure in Asheville, NC
Day Trip: Chimney Rock & Lake Lure. Located about an hour from Downtown Asheville is the small town of Chimney Rock, North Carolina! It’s the perfect day trip for hiking Chimney Rock State Park and exploring Lake Lure, which is located about 8 minutes away. Check out our perfect day trip ideas for Chimney Rock and Lake Lure below
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1. La Strada on Lake Lure
Instagram: @lastradaatlakelure
Location: 2693 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746
"Pizzas, red-sauce Italian fare & some American eats in lakefront digs with a large covered patio."
2. Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
Instagram: @burntshirt.chimney.rock
Location: 438 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
"Wine and a bistro menu of "southern winery" eats with a large covered patio."
3. Coffee on the Rocks
Location: 435 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
"Serving the best fresh roasted coffee, espresso, lattes, blended ice frappes and smoothies. Enjoy delicious apple fritters, muffins, pastries, and cinnamon rolls."
4. Chimney Rock, Exclamation Trail, and Hickory Nut Falls
Time: Allow about an hour and a half to leisurely complete all 3 trails
Sights: Chimney Rock, Opera Box, Devil's Head, Hickory Nut Waterfall
5. Rocky Broad Riverwalk
Distance: .33 miles
"The perfect place for a scenic walk along the Broad River and is close to restaurants, shopping, and attractions."
6. Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Location: 3070 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746
"This historic bridge was built in 1925 & closed to traffic in 2011 to become a flower garden."
7. Horseback Riding with Cedar Creek Stables
Instagram: @cedarcreekstables
Location: 3070 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Pricing: One hour ride: $55 a person An hour and a half are $75 a person.
8. The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant
Instagram: @theesmeraldainn
Location: 910 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
"Since 1892, The Esmeralda has delighted weary guests with the soothing sounds of The Rocky Broad River, breathtaking views of The Blue Ridge Mountains, and the comforts of Southern-style dining with warm hospitality."
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