Point of Interest
The Chimney Rock
174 Chimney Rock Park Road, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
The 535-million-year-old Chimney Rock is one of North Carolina’s most iconic views, perched above Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. Take the elevator or tackle the stairs to the top of the 315-foot granite spire, then branch out to trails that lead to overlooks and the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. Reservations are recommended.