We are Hickory Nut Gorge

HICKORY NUT GORGE
We are Hickory Nut Gorge
BILL’S CREEK | BAT CAVE | GERTON
HOME TO THE COMMUNITIES OF
LAKE LURE, CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, BILL’S CREEK, BAT CAVE AND GERTON.
We are the best of all that is Western North
Carolina, a setting of unrivaled beauty. Our
backdrop is a cathedral of mountain cliffs
and our forefront is a rushing river and a
serene lake.
We are a collection of small-town
communities that were born of a grand vision
in an era where lofty dreams led to bold plans.
Influenced by the lake and mountain resorts
of Europe, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock
Village were envisioned as a sanctuary for
serenity and relaxation. We have evolved into
a place where generations come to reconnect
and newcomers discover a retreat from the
rigors of day-to-day life.
PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP BY:
Rutherford County Tourism
Development Authority
Chimney Rock Village Community
Development Association
The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge
The Town of Lake Lure
We are built with a pioneering spirit to
enchant visitors. We are here to delight the
young and the young at heart. We are a place
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that hearkens to a simpler time where the
laughter of a child, a friendly smile, and the
warmth of a small town captivate our guests.
We are a place for outdoor adventures,
relaxing inns, charming shops, a day on the
water, a stroll on the river—a place to pause,
reflect, and be inspired. We are a place
where romance and charm converge with a
storied history in a stunning setting.
Connections here run deep and hold fast.
We invite you to experience this amazing
place as our welcomed guest or as our
future neighbor.
Cradled within Hickory Nut Gorge, we
are Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village.
We are Bill’s Creek, Bat Cave and Gerton.
LOFTY VIEWS, DEEP HISTORY.
A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER
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We are a place where guests become residents and those who choose
life here wish to move not with the ticking of a clock but with the
rhythm of the seasons.
A bridge to somewhere beautiful
More than just somewhere beautiful, Hickory
Nut Gorge is often described as a small
and mighty place. Perhaps that is because
we have so much going on throughout the
year. Whether it’s our smaller local events
that appeal to residents and visitors, or our
annual roster of great signature events, the
communities of Hickory Nut Gorge are thriving
with plenty of fun-filled opportunities to have
the time of your life. Check out some of these
annual events.
Get details and a complete list of all of our events
at hngchamber.org
• The Lake Lure Olympiad Sports Festival
• SpringGo and Music Thursdays at the
Gathering Place in Chimney Rock Village
• Dirty Dancing Festival
• Lure of the Dragons. Dragon Boat Races & Festival
• New Year’s Day Polar Plunge
• Arts & Crafts Festival
• Christmas in Chimney Rock Village
• Easter Sunrise Service atop
Chimney Rock State Park
N.C.
Given our ideal location in Western
North Carolina, Hickory Nut Gorge
is easily accessible to the big cities,
but removed enough to retain the
appeal of getting “away from it all.”
• Approximately 20 minutes
from the Tryon International
Equestrian Center
• 25 miles southeast of Asheville
• Less than two hours west of
Charlotte
• An hour north of Greenville, SC
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