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Chimney-Rock
is one of the small communities of the Chimney Rock Park area located within the Hickory Nut Gorge in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The other communities of the area include Lake Lure, Bat Cave and Gerton. Chimney Rock Park offers hiking trails for all fitness levels, a 404-foot waterfall, a Nature Center and Native Plant Nursery and a variety of special events throughout the year. Visitors can hike to the top of "The Chimney," a 315-foot monolith located above beautiful Hickory Nut Gorge, where the 75-mile views are an experience not to be forgotten. Hickory Nut Falls is one of the other main attractions of the Chimney Rock area. It's one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi and can be reached by hiking along the Skyline-Cliff Trail Loop to its top, or take the easier walk along the Forest Stroll to a platform at the bottom of the falls. Other points of interest in the park include The Opera Box, Inspiration Point, Needles Eye and Exclamation Point - all offering unique perspectives and breathtaking views of the park and beyond. The beautiful Rocky Broad River and Lake Lure offer other recreational activities like swimming, all types of boating and boat tours, fishing, horseback riding and picnicking. National Geographic named Lake Lure as "one of the ten most spectacular man-made lakes in the world." Two 18-hole, championship golf courses are also located at Lake Lure. The Chimney Rock area also has lots of antique shops, specialty and gift shops, restaurants and accommodations from cozy bed and breakfasts to rustic cabins.
Surrounding areas: Lake Lure, North Carolina (3.0 mi), Columbus, North Carolina (12.8 mi), Pinnacle Mountain, North Carolina (13.7 mi), Old Fort, North Carolina (14.1 mi), Hendersonville, North Carolina (14.2 mi), Saluda, North Carolina (14.7 mi), Montreat, North Carolina (14.9 mi)
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Chimney Rock Vacation Rentals
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Chimney Rock Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | 112 MTNS Blvd | Lake Lure, NC | 2.6 mi. | (800) 260-1040 | | Lake Lure Inn | Hwy 64/74 | Lake Lure, NC | 2.6 mi. | (828) 625-2525 | | Ramada Limited | 150 Sugarloaf Rd | Hendersonville, NC | 11.8 mi. | (828) 697-0006 | | Hampton Inn Hendersonville | 155 Sugarloaf Rd | Hendersonville, NC | 11.9 mi. | (828) 697-2333 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 201 Sugarloaf Rd | Hendersonville, NC | 12.0 mi. | (828) 697-4399 | | Days Inn - Hendersonville | 102 Mitchell Dr | Hendersonville, NC | 12.7 mi. | (828) 697-5999 | | Days Inn | 501 W MLS St | Columbus, NC | 12.8 mi. | (828) 894-3303 | | Comfort Inn | 585 Hwy 9 I-40 Exit 64 | Black Mountain, NC | 13.4 mi. | (828) 669-9950 | | Comfort Inn | 206 Mitchelle Dr | Hendersonville, NC | 14.2 mi. | (800) 882-3843 | | Sun Valley Motel | 2507 Hendersonville Rd | Arden, NC | 14.8 mi. | (828) 684-6944 | | Assembly Inn | | Montreat, NC | 14.9 mi. | (828) 669-2911 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 1 Skyline Inn Dr | Arden, NC | 15.2 mi. | (828) 684-6688 | | Days Inn Airport | 183 Underwood Rd | Fletcher, NC | 15.7 mi. | (800) 329-7466 | | Econo Lodge Airport | 196 Underwood Rd | Fletcher, NC | 15.9 mi. | (704) 684-1200 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 18 Rockwood Rd | Fletcher, NC | 15.9 mi. | (828) 687-0806 | | Holiday Inn Airport | 550 Airport Rd | Fletcher, NC | 15.9 mi. | (704) 684-1213 | | Comfort Inn-airport | 15 Rockwood Rd | Arden, NC | 16.0 mi. | (828) 687-9199 | | Marriott Execustay/Turtle Creek | 99 Turtle Creek Dr | Asheville, NC | 16.2 mi. | (800) 789-7829 | | Ramada | 800 Fairview Rd | Asheville, NC | 17.3 mi. | (828) 298-9141 | | Country Inn & Suites | 199 Tunnel Rd | Asheville, NC | 17.9 mi. | (828) 254-4311 | | Town House Motel | 141 Tunnel Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.0 mi. | (828) 253-8753 | | Days Inn - Biltmore East | 1435 Tunnel Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.1 mi. | (828) 298-4000 | | Hampton Inn | 204 Tunnel Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.1 mi. | (828) 255-9220 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 1430 Tunnel Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.1 mi. | (828) 298-5519 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 88 Tunnel Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.3 mi. | (828) 252-5400 | | Holiday Inn Express | 234 Hendersonville Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.6 mi. | (828) 274-0101 | | Baymont Inn-asheville | 204 Hendersonville Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.7 mi. | (828) 274-2022 | | Howard Johnson Biltmore | 190 Hendersonville Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.7 mi. | (828) 274-2300 | | Rutherford Inn | 210 Reservation Dr | Spindale, NC | 18.7 mi. | (704) 286-3681 | | Doubletree Hotel Biltmore | 115 Hendersonville Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.8 mi. | (828) 274-1800 | | Sleep Inn | 117 Hendersonville Rd | Asheville, NC | 18.8 mi. | (828) 277-1800 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 2 Buckstone Pl | Asheville, NC | 18.9 mi. | (828) 253-4666 | | Extended Stay America | 6 Kenilworth Knl | Asheville, NC | 19.1 mi. | (828) 253-3483 | | Residence Inn | 701 Biltmore Ave | Asheville, NC | 19.2 mi. | (828) 281-3361 | | American Court Motel | 85 Merrimon Ave | Asheville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 253-4427 | | Courtyard By Marriott | One Buckstone Pl | Asheville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 281-0041 | | Days Inn E | 1500 Tunl Rd | Asheville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 298-5140 | | Days Inn-asheville Mall | 201 Tunl Rd | Asheville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 252-4000 | | Econo Lodge Asheville | 190 Tunl Rd | Asheville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 254-9521 | | Econo Lodge East | I-40 Exit 55 | Asheville, NC | 20.7 mi. | (828) 298-5519 |
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| Woodfield Inn | 2905 Greenville Hwy | Flat Rock, NC | 15.7 mi. | (828) 693-6016 |
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Chimney Rock Weather & Climate
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The Blue Ridge Mountains range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops than in the cities below. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations, with temperatures rarely reaching 90 degrees. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur at the mountain peaks. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations, although ski resorts rely on snowmaking equipment to ensure a good base. Fall often has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
23°F |
4.78 in. |
49°F |
| February |
43°F |
25°F |
4.72 in. |
46°F |
| March |
51°F |
32°F |
5.49 in. |
52°F |
| April |
59°F |
40°F |
4.21 in. |
59°F |
| May |
67°F |
48°F |
4.69 in. |
68°F |
| June |
72°F |
55°F |
4.84 in. |
73°F |
| July |
75°F |
59°F |
4.82 in. |
77°F |
| August |
74°F |
58°F |
5.96 in. |
80°F |
| September |
68°F |
52°F |
4.73 in. |
76°F |
| October |
60°F |
42°F |
4.64 in. |
70°F |
| November |
51°F |
34°F |
4.77 in. |
58°F |
| December |
43°F |
27°F |
4.03 in. |
55°F |
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Chimney Rock Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 16 miles west of Chimney Rock in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 37 miles south of Chimney Rock in Greer, South Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 47 miles south of Chimney Rock in Greenville, South Carolina, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located around 72 miles north of Chimney Rock in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, and finally the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located about 75 miles east of Chimney Rock in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Chimney Rock Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 48.0 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 60.0 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 60.0 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 77.3 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 77.3 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 79.5 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 80.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 80.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | Lake Lure | NC | 3.4 mi. | | | Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course | Lake Lure | NC | 3.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 12.9 mi. | | | Old Fort Golf Course | Old Fort | NC | 13.6 mi. | | | Broadmoor Golf Links | Fletcher | NC | 14.1 mi. | | | Brookwood Golf Club | Arden | NC | 14.1 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 14.2 mi. | | | Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club | Hendersonville | NC | 14.2 mi. | | | Orchard Trace Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 14.2 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 14.5 mi. | | | High Vista Country Club | Arden | NC | 14.7 mi. | | | Red Fox Country Club | Tryon | NC | 16.8 mi. | | | Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 17.7 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 17.7 mi. | | | Rutherfordton Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 17.7 mi. | | | Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course | Asheville | NC | 20.0 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 20.4 mi. | | | Forest City Municipal Golf Course | Forest City | NC | 22.1 mi. | | | Links O Tryon | Campobello | SC | 23.0 mi. | | | Devils Ridge Golf Club | Holly Springs | NC | 23.4 mi. | | | Reems Creek Golf Course | Weaverville | NC | 24.9 mi. | | | Village Greens Golf & Country Club | Gramling | SC | 26.0 mi. | | | Dogwood Valley Golf Course | Caroleen | NC | 28.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 32.0 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 48.0 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 54.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 54.8 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 55.3 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 66.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 23.3 mi. | | | Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 27.0 mi. | | | Caesars Head State Park | | SC | 30.6 mi. | | | Paris Mountain State Park | | SC | 34.9 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 37.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 40.9 mi. | (Art) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 45.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 55.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 20.7 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 40.9 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 100.6 mi. | |
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