Viewpoint
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
An elevator and stair climb up a granite monolith above Lake Lure.
- Cost
- Paid
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The big rock offers views down Hickory Nut Gorge and over Lake Lure. Walk to the base of Hickory Nut Falls if you have time. Dirty Dancing was filmed nearby.
Good to know
- Weekdays are quieter
- Elevator can be closed for maintenance, check ahead
- Combine with a Lake Lure drive
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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