Chimney Rock, NC

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Fall shot of Lake Lure from Chimney Rock, North Carolina

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Fall shot of Lake Lure from Chimney Rock, North Carolina

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View of Chimney Rock overlooking Lake Lure in North Carolina, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Taken from the Opera Box.

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View of Chimney Rock from the ground.

When you get to this point along the Skyline trail you can exclaim, “I have reached the highest point in Chimney Rock!” At an elevation of 2,480 feet, Exclamation Point is the pinnacle of the Park. It exceeds Chimney Rock’s elevation by 200 feet. Standing here, you can feel proud and justifiably weary because you have just driven and hiked over 1,400 vertical feet from the entrance to the Park, which you can see way, way down in the valley.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road

3 out of 5
199 Tunnel Rd Asheville NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,929 reviews)
The air conditioner roared like a turbine, punctuated by a constant, piercing beep throughout the night. After a full day on the road, we were desperate for rest, but the room delivered nothing but noise and a sleepless night.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road
The Restoration Asheville

The Restoration Asheville

4 out of 5
68 Patton Ave Asheville NC
The price is ¥36,305 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
¥36,305
¥42,012 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,147 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, downtown area felt unsafe at times

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Restoration Asheville
Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
31 Woodfin Street Asheville NC
The price is ¥17,423 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
¥17,423
¥19,687 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Kind staff clean room

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel
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Fox Run at Lake Lure

Fox Run at Lake Lure

4.5 out of 5
180 Herman Wilson Rd Lake Lure NC
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (188 reviews)
The apartment was great, but the place of checking was terrible and the staff member who helped me was not nice at all

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Fox Run at Lake Lure
Asheville River Cabins

Asheville River Cabins

3.5 out of 5
318 Wanderlust Ridge Arden NC
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Awesome stay, would book again

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Asheville River Cabins
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Asheville NC
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Reviews of Chimney Rock

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 73%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very quaint and peaceful place. We will be back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The Lake Lure Welcome Center has a nice display of movies made in the area, and area history.

5/5 - Excellent

Valinda

Great hiking experience with absolute beautiful views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We used this as an overnight pit stop from Charlotte to Gatlinburg. Great quaint location. Food at Burnt Shirt was good.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Slow this time of year but was enjoyable and people friendly.

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