It takes a while to get there on twisty-turny toadsfrom Asheville and up the steep hill at he park, but then you walk thru a tunnel blasted out of the mountain then climb into a 26-story tall elevator to the gift shop/snack bar. Then you walk out to a set of stairs leading to the 2200-foot cliff-edge overlook to the...
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Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC 28720
800-277-9611
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Type: Parks, Hiking Trails, Geologic Formations, Observation Decks/ Towers
Activities: Hiking
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is an international outdoor destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC, attracting visitors from...
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is an international outdoor destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC, attracting visitors from around the world. Highlights include:- 75-mile panoramic views overlooking Lake Lure- 404-foot waterfall, one of the highest of its kind east of the Mississippi River- The Last of the Mohicans scenes were filmed here, and Dirty Dancing was filmed in adjacent Lake Lure- ancient geologic formations- 198-foot tunnel & elevator inside the mountain- five scenic hiking trails- guided rock climbing & moreThe Park's modernized elevator offers a handicap-accessible 35-sec. ride to the iconic Chimney, an alternative to "nature's Ultimate Stairmaster," the Outcroppings trail. Chimney Rock has something for everyone from the family-friendly Great Woodland Adventure trail to the stunning Skyline trail to Exclamation Point. Recognized as one of the Southeast’s most iconic outdoor attractions, Chimney Rock is located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on Highway 64/74A in Chimney Rock, NC.
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Damariscotta, Maine, United States
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Fantastic views from the top! If you're feeling adventurous and athletic, you can hike up pretty quickly from the parking lot; otherwise, the elevator takes all of 35 seconds.
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Glad they had the Elevator to get to the first lookout, would recommend it...Lots of steps to go on up to the very top.. But Worth it!!! Scenery was fantastic....Glad we went.
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Iowa
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We went to Chimney Rock with family it has great scenery. The drive up to the parking lot is twisty and slow, so watch ahead for oncoming traffic. We got lucky and had a beautiful day. One of the attractions at the park is Hickory Nut Falls, which unfortunately is closed for repairs - the ticket price has been reduced...
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Loved the area-it was beautiful But if you don't like heights this might be an uncomfortable place to visit.
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Aiken, South Carolina
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the trail leading to Hickory Nut Falls was washed out so we got a discount on tickets. It was a clear day and the view was lovely. The elevator attendant was very nice and the store and eating area were clean. The iconic flag was not up on the rock itself, but other than that it was nice.
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Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
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The fact that we could ride in an elevator to the top was a great selling point. My friend and I both have a difficult time doing stairs. If you want to go to the lookout, but you will need to climb some stairs after your elevator ride. The views are beautiful. We were a little disappointed because we wanted...
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Knoxville, Tennessee
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This is a beautiful place. There are some fantastic views from atop Chimney Rock, and the view of Lake Lure is beautiful. You may want to call before visiting. The elevator was out and the trail to the falls has been washed away. We were kind of disappointed, even though they did discount the tickets.
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Newton, North Carolina
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The park is breathtaking, but the elevator was out of service for maintenance. Every staff member we encountered was extremely friendly, knowledgable and friendly.
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Upstate SC
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We used to visit here often, but haven't been in a while. We were quite disappointed with it now compared to what it used to be. It has gotten quite expensive, while the number of trails has been significantly diminished. The trail to the upper falls is no longer there. The trail to the lower falls is temporarily closed due...
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