From majestic peaks rising above Hickory Nut Gorge to the historic and vibrant charm of Rutherfordton, Forest City and Spindale, each winding road invites you to take a breath and enjoy Lake Lure & the Blue RidgeFoothills. Here you can slow down...or not.
Chimney Rock State Park events, Hot Nights-Cool Rides, The Olympiad, and the Hot Summer Night Street Dance Series...Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills promises too much to do in a day. No surprise, we’re big believers in our Endless Summer. Call 800-849-5998 for more information to reserve your room now and you will be a believer too. Events will be featured throughout the summer-starting with four, below.
To see a full size brochure, just click on the photo to the right. Or go to EndlessSummerSeries.com. Below you will find a sampling of our Endless Summer.
Summer Street Dances at Home of Dirty Dancing
"Nobody puts Baby in the corner," especially on the streets of Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills, where the Dirty Dancing movie was filmed.
Let it be the backdrop to your moves, too! For the Hot Summer Nights Street Dance Series, go here. For the June 12 Forest City Street Dance, go here.
Summer's Fresh Food
Two farmers’ markets offer visitors the best in the fresh tastes of summer.
Art and Food...a Delectable Combination!
Every Tuesday through September, head for the FLAP Market-A Lake Lure resource for fresh local art and produce in Lake Lure. For more information, click here.
At the Heart of Our Agriculture…
Every Tuesday and Friday from 7:00 in the morning until noon, the Rutherford County Farmers’ Market in Spindale, NC has straight-from-the-farm goodness waiting for your dinner plate. For more information, click here.
Boys of Summer
Baseball Like You Remember It – But New
Remember the days when stadiums were full and friendly, when a game meant playing to win...not just playing for a million dollars? Remember when everyone in town came out for the night’s game? Come and remember-or experience for the first time-how a sport became the nation’s pastime. It’s all at McNair Field this summer, a new and award winning ballpark in the heart of a small-town downtown.
Once you’re here, though-don’t be surprised. The nation’s pastime is likely to become your own. Visit www.forestcitybaseball.com.
Summer in the Park
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
One of NC's newest state parks, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park brings the best of the mountains together in one place with a list of things to do as infinite as the views.
With its workshop series and guided hikes...ReVisiting Your Senses is easy to do...over and over again. Click on Events, above or click here.
The Olympiad Sports Festival & Triathlon
August 27-30, The 5th Annual Olympiad Sports Festival & Triathlon returns. To see what’s in store for you at this family-friendly athletic event, view the video below! Visit www.hickorynutolympiad.com.
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum Announces Grand Opening of the Discover Garden
At KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum, exhibits and workshops offer hands-on learning and stimulating adventures to arouse curiosity and inspire wonder. With garden areas and features connected with serpentine pathways leading to hills, a mountain, raised flower and vegetable beds, an obstacle course with log climber and a tunnel. The new Discovery Garden
remains true to the interactive and educational mission of the Museum.
Other featured areas include "Bee Amazed", "Butterfly Garden", "The Magical Tree House" and a special presentation area where visitors can observe a variety of educational programs and demonstrations. The Discovery Garden’s environment reflects the diversity of the foothills region and offers an opportunity to discover the miracles of nature.
The Discovery Garden will open with guided tours Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Guided tours and Garden workshops are included in the cost of Museum’s general admission.
KidSenses is located at 172 North Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC. They are open Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See their featured link, below.
Retirement/Relocation/Visitor Information
Most of the people who move here started out as visitors...and decided they just didn’t want to leave! Whether you are looking to visit, relocate, or retire, call us at 800-849-5998 and ask for a free packet of information customized for you. Or go to the Retirement and Relocation section of our website by clicking here.
On the Web
RutherfordTourism.com is our home website. Here you can find out all about the area, plan your trip with our itinerary builder, map locations-or download one of our pre-planned itineraries. The site is continually growing and changing, so come back often.
Join us on our Facebook Community by going here, or by clicking on our Facebook icon, above. We want you to tell us about your trip here!
About this Newsletter
We hope you’ve enjoyed this chance to "ReVisit Your Senses" with our brand-new monthly travel guide to Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills, located in Rutherford, NC.
Each month, you can hear what’s going on in our gorgeous area and how you can find out more. And each month, we will feature a restaurant, a place to stay, and a place you’ve just got to see!
Even if you’ve been here - you’ll be surprised at the over-abundance of all there is to experience.
Come - ReVisit Your Senses.
Find out more about this month’s featured:
ATTRACTION KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum
Endless Summer
