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 Located just south of Asheville, the
Village
of Chimney Rock sits at the base of the famous
Chimney
Rock and along the Rocky
Broad River. Primarily catering to tourists who are visiting the Rock and nearby
Lake Lure, the Village is a convenient stopping spot for lunch or some souvenir
shopping.
A number of restaurants are also located right on the bold Rocky
Broad River, which flows right throug h the
Village on it's way to
nearby
Lake Lure.
Chimney Rock Village is in the Hickory Nut Gorge, a natural gap
through the southern Appalachian mountains that contains such unique
geological features as the Chimney Rock formation itself as well as
many rare plants and animals. Chimney Rock Village, incorporated in
1991, is among just a few villages in North
Carolina. Most buildings
downtown, just outside Chimney Rock Park, date to the 1920s. The
Village became a resort town around Chimney Rock Park, which began
to be developed in 1902.
Towering 315 over the Village,
Chimney Rock Park,
which was privately owned, recently became Chimney Rock State Park,
one of the newest North Carolina state parks. With an elevation
range from about 1,100 feet to 2,800 feet, the park ultimately will
include over 5,000 acres. The 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls is among
the most dramatic waterfalls in Western North Carolina and for movie
fans, parts of “The Last of the Mohicans” were filmed at the park.
Resources
City Website: Chimney
Rock Village
Location: Central Mountains, 45 minutes south of Asheville
County:
Rutherford County:
County Offices, 289 North Main Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-287-6060
Elevation & Population:
1,000 Feet, 200+
Visitor/Welcome Center:
Hickory Nut Gorge Visitor Center, 2926 Memorial Highway, Lake
Lure NC 28746; 877-625-2725
What's Happening in Rutherford County:
Rutherford Events, Rutherford County Recreation, Culture and
Heritage Commission, 141 West Third Street, Rutherfordton NC 28139;
828-287-6074
City
Chamber of Commerce:
Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 32, Chimney Rock
NC 28720; 877-625-2725
County Chamber of Commerce:
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 162 North Main Street,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-3090
County Tourism Development:
Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills, 1990 US Highway 221 South,
Forest City NC 28043; 828-245-1492
Newspaper:
The Digital Courier, PO Box 1149, Forest City NC 28043;
828-245-6431
Movie Theatres:
(Nearest)
Epic Theaters of Hendersonville 200 Thompson Street,
Hendersonville NC 28792, 828-693-1146
High School:
R.S. Central High School, 641 US Highway 221 North,
Rutherfordton NC 28139; 828-287-3304
Colleges and Universities: (Nearest)
Blue Ridge Community College, 180 Campus Drive, Flat Rock NC
28731; 828-883-2520
Hospitals:
(Nearest)
Rutherford Hospital, 288 South Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherforton
NC 28139; 828-286-5000
Major Festivals:
Lure of the Dragons
(May)
Natural Attractions:
Apple Orchards in Henderson
County,
Chimney Rock Park,
Lake Lure
Real Estate
See also
Lake Lure
Caulder Realty and Land Company: 194 Lake Lure Highway 64/74A,
Bat Cave NC 28710; 828-625-4474
Hoskin Realty: 206 Lake Lure Highway, Bat Cave NC 28710;
828-625-9663
Steve Gale Realty: 418 Main Street, Chimney Rock NC 28720;
828-625-9050
Dining
Fine Dining
Parise's New American Bistro:
(American) Esmeralda Inn, 910 Main Street,
Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-2999 Casual & Family Dining
Genny's Family
Restaurant: (American) 451 Main Street, Chimney Rock NC
28720; 828-625-2171
Laura's House: (Southern County) 390 Main Street,
Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-9125
Overseas & Exotic
Duncan's Bar-B-Que:
(BBQ) 461 Main Street, Chimney Rock N 28720; 828-625-1579
Cafes & Grills
Old Rock Cafe:(Cafe) 431 Main Street, Chimney
Rock NC 28720; 828-625-2329
Riverwatch Deli & Grill: (Deli, Grill) 379 Main Street, Chimney
Rock NC 28720; 828-625-1030
Sky Lounge Deli: (Deli -located on Chimney Rock) Chimney Rock
Park, 174 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock NC 28720;
800-2767-9611
Accommodations
Hotels, Inns & Lodges
Carter Lodge on the River: (Lodge) 273 Main Street, Chimney Rock
NC 28720; 828-625-8844
Chimney Rock Inn: (Village Inn) 126 Main Street, Chimney Rock NC
28720; 828-625-1429
Evening Shade River Lodge & Cabins: (Lodge) 745 Main Street,
Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-4774
The Esmeralda Inn: (Village Inn) 910 Main Street, Chimney Rock
NC 28720; 888-897-2999
Bed & Breakfasts
Fibber MaGee's "Riverfront Inn": (B&B) 339 Main Street, Chimney
Rock NC 28720; 866-480-0466
Motels
Falls Country Motel:
(Motel) 676 Main Street, Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-0999
Judy's Motel: (Motel) 504 Main
Street, Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-1151
Mountain Meadows Motel: (Motel) 5793 Gerton Highway, Gerton NC
28735; 828-625-1025
Valley Court Riverside Motel:
(Motel) 289 Main Street, Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-4166 Cabins, Cottages & Chalets
Dowling Cabins and Cottages: (Cabins and Cottages) Toms Falls
Road, Bat Cave NC 28710; 828-625-5400
Evening Shade River Lodge & Cabins: (Cabins) 745 Main Street,
Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-4774
Four Seasons Cabins & Cottages: (Cabins and Cottages) 113 Boys
Camp Road, Chimney Rock NC 28720; 888-625-8714
Mountain Village Chalets: (Chalets and Cabins) 950 Main Street,
Chimney Rock NC 28720; 877-682-2246
Campgrounds
Dogwood RV Park:
(RV Campground) 695 Main Street, Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-0621
Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground: (Campground) 639 Main
Street, Chimney Rock NC 28720; 828-625-4014
Rental Agencies:
Distinctive Mountain Lodging: (Rentals) 2975 Highway 64/74A,
Lake Lure NC 28746; 877-371-5100
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