Chimney Rock, North Carolina offers stunning views from its elevation of more than 1,000 feet in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With dozens of golf courses nearby in Lake Lure, Asheville, Boone and Hendersonville, Chimney Rock provides a vast array of sightseeing, shopping and outdoor adventure opportunities. Hiking, rafting and sightseeing are also plentiful.
Esmeralda Inn
The Esmeralda Inn is a mountain retreat located in the Hickory Nut Gorge that promises rustic elegance blended with modern amenities. Stunning views are available from any one of the 14 guest rooms and the cottage. Rooms are stocked with Anichini linens, Ethan Allen furniture, large screen TVs, Internet access and Bose Wave music systems. An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and there are plenty of shopping and eating options just outside the front door on the main streets of Chimney Rock.
Esmeralda Inn
910 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-2999
theesmeralda.com
Carter Lodge
Situated just around the bend from the center of town, the Carter Lodge features 16 rooms with balconies overlooking the river, and the honeymoon suite features an in-room Jacuzzi. There are no telephones in the rooms at The Carter Lodge, giving guests a chance to get away from daily life. Messages are hand-delivered to the room. Picnic tables and grills are provided outside by the river for guests' use.
The Carter Lodge
273 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-8844
carterlodge.com
Evening Shade River Lodge & Cabins
Beds in the rustic rooms at the Evening Shade River Lodge & Cabins are covered with old-fashioned quilts, adding to the country ambiance of the hotel. All rooms offer a view of the Rocky Broad River and have a patio or balcony. Refrigerators and microwaves are located in each room and some of the rooms include pullout sofas. One of the rooms is a fully furnished one-bedroom apartment-style accommodation with a large private balcony and a view of the Hickory Nut Falls. Three cabins are available to accommodate large families and groups. Proprietors are known for their evening riverside campfires and outdoor grills support picnics and cookouts. Restaurants and shopping located are within a five-minute drive or short walk into the center of town.
Evening Shade River Lodge & Cabins
745 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
(828) 625-4774
eveningshade.net
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