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Sports & Recreation

FISHING:    
The Granddaddy Fly-Fishing Experience
5531 US 64/74A Hwy.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-288-1221
www.granddaddyflyfishing.com
Guided fly-fishing trips and instruction. Trout, bass, bluegill.
     
Lewis No Clark Expeditions
207 Lewis Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-287-0065
www.lewisnoclark.com
Year round hunting and fishing guide in Western North Carolina.
     
Rob's Guide Service
5541 South Wilson Hill Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
828-625-5121
www.robsguideservice.org
Guided fishing on Lake Lure, Lake Jocassee and area rivers.
     
Apple Valley Golf Course
112 Mountains Blvd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-3000
Toll Free: 800-260-1040,
ext. 0278
www.rumblingbald.com
Two championship golf courses, lodging, dining, recreation activities and more.
     
Chimney Rock Adventure Golf
PO Box 100
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
828-625-8870
www.fibbermagees.com
Mini golf along the banks of the Rocky Broad River.
     
Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course
Hwy. 64/74A
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-4472  
     
HORSEBACK RIDING:    
     
Cedar Creek Riding Stables
542 Cedar Creek Road
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-2811
Toll Free: 877-625-6773
www.cedarcreekstables.com
Trail rides, pony rides, fishing lake, petting zoo, gem mining, packing trips and picnicking.
     
Riverside Stables
1325 Freemantown Road
Rutherfordton, NC 281390
828-288-1302
Toll Free: 866-206-0235
www.riversideridingstables.com
Scenic, guided trail rides with spectacular views and overlooks. Pony rides, too.
     
OTHER ACTIVITIES:    
     
Broad River Gems & Mining Company
218 River Landing
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
828-286-1220
www.BroadRiverGemsAndMining.
com
Most unique gem mine and fossil dig in the South.
     
Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine, Inc.
397 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-5524
www.chimneyrockgemmine.com
 
     
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum
PO Box 150
172 North Main Street
828-286-2120
www.kidsenses.com

Exciting, hands-on playscape with 12 interactive exhibits encouraging children to learn through play!

     
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & WATER SPORTS:    
     
Lake Lure Adventure Company
PO Box 692
470 Memorial Hwy. (64/74A)
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-8066
www.lakelureadventurecompany.
com
Waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard, tubing, rentals, fishing. Fun for the whole family!
     
Appalachian Outdoors
PO Box 121
Hartford, TN 37753
866-723-8277
www.raftfb.com
Whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing and overnight excursions.
     
The Beach at Lake Lure
2724 Memorial Hwy. (64/74A)
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-1373
Toll Free: 877-FUN-4-ALL
www.lakelure.com
A beach in the mountains and Water Works with slides, water river, and soaking-wet fun.
     
Wildwater, Ltd.
117 Walnut Lane
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-9111, ext. 7238
Toll Free: 800-827-3147
Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala and Pigeon Rivers. Train rides.
     
PARKS:    
     
Chimney Rock Park
PO Box 39
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
828-625-9611
Toll Free: 800-277-9611
www.chimneyrockpark.com
Awesome trails. Waterfall. Elevator inside mountain. Climbing instructions. Special activities.
     
Lake Lure Tours and Marina
2930 Memorial Hwy. (64/74A)
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-1373
Toll Free: 877-FUN-4-ALL
www.lakelure.com
Hourly tours, twilight and dinner cruises of majestic Lake Lure. Boat rentals, too.
     
SPAS:    
     

Allure Spa

At the Lake Lure Inn & Spa

828-625-2525
www.lakelure.com
 
     
Lake Lure Salon & Spa
Across from the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce

828-625-0838
www.lakeluresalon.com

 
     
Shoji Spa
96 Avondale Heights Road

Asheville, NC 28803

828-299-0999
www.shojiretreat.com

Japanese style outdoor hot tub retreat. Massage therapy by appointment.
     
VINEYARDS:    
     
Rockhouse Vineyards
1525 Turner Road
Tryon, NC 28782
828-863-2784
www.rockhousevineyards.com
A small family winery that consistently produces award-winning wines.
     
     

 

 

 
 
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