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The Carter Lodge
On the River
Chimney Rock, NC
On Site Deli & Market
NOW OPEN
Serving Deliciousness Morning, Noon, and Night!
Welcome
The Carter Lodge is Chimney Rock's premier destination hotel! Our rustic boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge. We are located at the base of a 315 ft monolith, a 535-million-year-old structure that provides an awe-inspiring view that spans for 75 miles. We have luxurious accommodations, friendly staff, and incredible amenities. Out of all hotels in Chimney Rock NC you won’t find a better place to relax and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Whether you are in town for a romantic weekend getaway, hiking "the Rock" with friends, or browsing the shops and boutiques, The Carter Lodge will make sure your stay is a memorable one. Newly renovated with high end furniture and fixtures, The Carter Lodge offers all of the amenities you have come to expect!
Our unique location, combined with luxurious amenities, makes The Carter Lodge the perfect destination for a relaxing and unforgettable getaway!
Rest Assured Knowing The Carter Lodge is the Only Completely Renovated Property in Chimney Rock!
Recently Renovated from floor to ceiling, The Carter Lodge offers high end furniture, fixtures, and bedding that is sure to give you the best night's sleep possible!
OUR ROOMS
Our newly renovated hotel rooms offer the perfect combination of luxury and comfort. Guests will enjoy hard wood floors, handmade rustic furniture, high-end fixtures, and granite counter tops. Enjoy the exquisite views of the Broad River and Chimney Rock from every room, plus experience ultimate relaxation with plush bedding and unique decor. Offering adjustable beds and Bluetooth bathroom fans in select rooms provides an added touch of luxury!
Introducing The Presidential Suite
The only suite in Chimney Rock that can accommodate large families, groups, and parties!
Reserve a 2 or 3 bedroom suite equipped with a full size kitchen, living room, bunk bed, and a loft, sleeping up to 12+ people. The suite features large bay windows with an up close and personal view of Chimney Rock, a jacuzzi tub, adjustable beds, as well as a private balcony overlooking The Broad River and Chimney Rock!
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OUR SERVICES
Deli & Market
Our on site Main Street Deli & Market is proud to serve you insanely delicious food throughout your stay. Serving fresh Sliced Subs, Wraps, and Salads. Grab some snacks and beverages to bring back to the room! And if you forgot your toothbrush, don't worry, we've got you covered!
NOW OPEN
Garden
Located on the bank of The Broad River, our hotel is backed by lush gardens and stunning views. Enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace, take a leisurely stroll through the garden, or challenge a friend to a game of checkers or cornhole. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax with us.
BBQ - Outdoor Kitchen
We are proud to offer our guests the convenience of our outdoor kitchen. Featuring BBQ grills, refrigerated storage, and a large granite work surface all under a covered pavilion. Take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy fresh cuts of meat purchased from our cafe to cook on the grill by the river with family and friends.
Free Wifi
High Speed FIOS wifi internet available for all guests!
Boat Rentals
At our hotel, we offer pontoon boat rentals on beautiful Lake Lure. Enjoy a day of fishing, swimming, or simply taking in the scenery from the comfort of your own pontoon boat. Reserve your boat rental today to make the most of your stay.
All Boat Renters must possess a NC Boaters License Info: https://www.townoflakelure.com/parksreclak/page/lake-lure-boater-safety-course-and-test
Obtain a License by taking the online
test here: https://www.townoflakelure.com/boater-safety-test
Pet Friendly Rooms
We understand that your pet is part of the family and that’s why we strive to make them feel right at home. Come and experience the ultimate in pet friendly hospitality today!
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Hiking
Kayaking
Fishing
Rafting
Boating
Ziplining
Golfing
Swimming
Sunbathing
Canyoneering
Rock Climbing
Horseback Riding
Shopping
Dining
Sightseeing
Wine Tasting
Live Music
Nothing - Just Relax!
Places To Go
Chimney Rock State Park
At the center of it all is Chimney Rock State Park. Here vistiors can observe the local wildlife, Hike, climb, and Picnic. The parks main attraction is the 315 ft monolith "Chimney Rock".
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
You will find over 2000 species of plants at the Lake lure flowering bridge. Take a leisurely stroll or participate in the provided scavenger hunt. You will also have a stunning view of Chimney Rock along the way.
Chimney Rock Village
Chimney Rock Village is the small town with something for everyone. Main Street is filled with shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. Grab an ice cream or a coffee and explore all that Chimney Rock Village has to offer.
Lake Lure Beach
Relax on the lake's sandy beach, take a swim, or play in the water park located right on the beach! There is also a large, covered area to enjoy a picnic!
Rocky Broad RiverWalk
The River walk is a beautiful riverside path that runs along the edge of the river, where you can stroll along and take in stunning views of the river. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of rocks to climb and explore in between the river and the restaurants and shops.
Burntshirt Vineyard Tasting Room & Bistro
Here, you can enjoy a variety of wines, beers, and "Southern Winery cuisine", all while taking in the stunning views of both Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls from the outdoor patio.
Explore Chimney Rock State Park
Above are the views from the top of Chimney Rock, and Hickory Nut Falls.
Below is a list of everything Chimney Rock State Park has to offer!
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Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock is a 315 ft monolith that is 535 million years old, you can experience breathtaking views that span for 75 miles.
04
Animal Discover Den
Home to some of the parks wildlife, meet Mufasa the Eastern King Snake, Petunia the Snapping Turtle, and Ossie the Opossum, among others.
02
Hickory Nut Falls
At 404 ft, Hickory Nut Falls is North Carolina's 2nd highest waterfall. An easy .75 mile hike will take you to the base of the falls! *Featured in the movie "The Last of the Mohicans"
05
Gift Shop
Purchase a local treasure all while enjoying award winning live music right outside the shop.
03
Hiking Trails
*Exclamation Point Trail - 1.2 Miles RT
*Four Seasons - .6 Miles
*Great Woodland Adventure - .6 mile guided trail .
*Skyline Trail - 2.2 Miles RT
*Rumbling Bald Trail - 1.5 Mile loop
06
Rock Climbing
Partnered with Fox Mountain Guides North Carolina Rock Climbing (foxmountainguides.com), chimney rock state park offers 2 hour, half day, and full day rock climbing sessions
So Much More to do...
Live Music
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Riverwatch Bar & Grill - Live Music Every Friday Night from 5-8
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Fae Nectar Meadery -Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Night
April 2024 Events
04/01 - Hike with a Naturalist
Watch the park come to life week by week on these guided hikes with a naturalist. Join one of our trail guides every Monday in March for a moderate hike and learn about park history, flora and fauna, and the winter-to-spring transformation that takes place in the park this time of year. These hikes are included with admission and do not require registration.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main Street,
Chimney Rock, NC
April 1, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Home - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
04/01 - 04/05 - Spring Break Animal Encounters
Chimney Rock State Park
School is out and things are getting wild! Meet our live animal ambassadors and their naturalist helpers every day at 2pm on the Outcroppings Deck.
April 1-April 5, 2024
Daily at 2:00 pm
Home - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
04/03 - Open Mic Night @ Fae Nectar
Every Wednesday, join us for our Community Open Mic Night. Powered by you, and hosted by local musician Billy Druthers! Bring your songs, your stories, your jokes or your unique talent to the Fae Nectar Tavern.
Our fantasy bartenders will be serving mead, cider, beer, and other tasty beverages alongside hot meals in our festively decorated mead hall. Families and friendly dogs are always welcome.
Fae Nectar Meadery
Every Wednesday at 7:00pm
04/04 - Celtic Thursday @ Fae Nectar
Join us in our enchanted tavern each week for a wonderful evening of live Celtic music, at our beautiful lakefront haven! Each week features a different local or regional musician and selection of instruments including bagpipes, highland pipes, fiddles, flutes and whistles!
Enjoy gorgeous lakefront views of the Blue Ridge Mountains over our expansive festival lawn, before stepping inside to our cozy tavern taproom with a roaring fire and live music.
Fae Nectar Meadery
Every Thursday at 6:00pm
04/08 - Open Mic Night at Chimney Rock Brewing Co
Join us for Open Mic Night!
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Monday, April 8, 2024
5:30-9:00pm
04/12 - Bike Night at Chimney Rock Brewing Co.
Come out for a fun night checking out and showing off your motorcycles! Food & Beer Specials...Live Music!
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC
Friday, April 12, 2024
4:00 - 9:00pm
04/13 - Naturalist Niche: Spring Wildflower Walk
The forest floor is alive with wildflowers! Hit the trails and discover what makes this season at Chimney Rock so special. Join a naturalist on a moderate hike to Hickory Nut Falls and down the Four Seasons trail and learn to identify some of our common spring blooms. Transportation back to the top lot will be provided.
Chimney Rock State Park
Saturday, April 13, 2024
9-11am
04/13 - Stormblade @ Fae Nectar
Join us Saturday April 13th for STORMBLADE! Hosted by the Warriors Of Ash and Fae Nectar Meadery, our fighting arena will be ringing with the sounds of Sword and Axe fighting all afternoon, accompanied by both blood-pumping battle music and the merry sound of a medieval village upon our festival lawn.
This event is FREE! And open to all friends, families, Fae creatures, and friendly dogs on leash.
Fae Nectar Meadery
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The festivities begin at 11:00am
Sword fighting and live music throughout the afternoon.
04/13 - Live Music w/ Jessi & Jake at Chimney Rock Brewing Co
Live Music w/ Jessi & Jake!
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Saturday, April 13, 2024
3:00-6:00pm
04/17 - Passholder Experience: Spring Hike with a Naturalist
Enjoy this intimate, weekday hike with your fellow annual passholders. A naturalist will lead this moderate hike and share what makes spring in the park unique among flora, fauna and more. This event is only for annual passholders.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9-11am
Home - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
04/19 - Yoga with a View
The best view of any yoga class in town, hands down! Our friends from Namaste in Nature will lead this peaceful, after-hours yoga class to kick off the weekend. This class is beginner friendly.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Friday, April 19, 2024; 7-8pm
Yoga with a View Series - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
04/20 - Outdoor Day!
Family Fun Day!
Bring your fishing gear and license, Safe Archery for all ages!
Food Truck, Guide Service, Seafood Sales, Adiar's Rod and Gun
True Timber Camo Clothing, Casting Event, Game Calls
Riverside Event Center
3105 Memorial Hwy.
Lake Lure, NC
Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Outdoor Day! - Apr 20, 2024 - The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge , NC (hickorynutchamber.org)
04/20 - The Grass Owls Band Live at Chimney Rock Brewing Co
Live Americana Music by the river!
Chimney Rock Brewery461 Main St.Chimney Rock, NC
Saturday, April 20, 2024
3:00-6:00pm
04/20 - Drum Circle By The River at Chimney Rock Brewing Co
Bring your Bongos, Drums, Tambourine or any percussion instrument!
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Saturday, April 20, 2024
6:00-8:00pm
04/20 - Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at The Flowering Bridge! You'll find informational tables for adults and children on beneficial insects, invasive and native plants, climate change nature discovery, composting and recycling. Children's activities will include scavenger hunts, story-time, take-home art activities and much more. Bring your whole family and take a picture at our special photo spot. Plant and merchandise sales too! Parking is limited at the Bridge, but more parking is available at the Lake Lure Welcome Center.
3070 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
10:00am - 1:00pm
04/27 - Low Country Boil & Live Music at Chimney Rock Brewing Co.
Come enjoy a Low Country Boil with live music from Reverie Woods!
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Saturday, April 27, 2024
2:00-8:00pm
3:00-6:00pm (Live Music)
04/27 - Reverie Woods Live at Chimney Rock Brewing Co.
Live Music - Reverie Woods
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Saturday, April 27, 2024
3:00-6:00pm
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May Events 2024
05/01 - Open Mic Night @ Fae Nectar
Every Wednesday, join us for our Community Open Mic Night. Powered by you, and hosted by local musician Billy Druthers! Bring your songs, your stories, your jokes or your unique talent to the Fae Nectar Tavern. No signup required!
7-9pm
05/02 - Celtic Thursday @ Fae Nectar
Every Thursday Join us in our enchanted tavern each week for a wonderful evening of live Celtic music, at our beautiful lakefront haven! Each week features a different local or regional musician and selection of instruments including bagpipes, highland pipes, fiddles, flutes and whistles!
6-8pm
05/04 - Spring Girl Scout Day and Campout
Spend a weekend of adventure in the park with your scouts! Enjoy hands-on programming, hikes, and more at our biggest Scout event of the year. Head home after a great day in the park or spend the night camping under the stars. Registration closes April 26 and is limited to 150 scouts.
Saturday, May 4 -Sunday, May 5, 2024
9:30 am Saturday - 9:00 am Sunday
Spring Girl Scout Day & Campout - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
05/04 - Burntshirt Vineyards Live Music
High Lonesome Velvet Live
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
438 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Bistro Chimney Rock - Wine Lake Lure | Burntshirt Vineyards
05/04 - Marley's Chain Live at Chimney Rock Brewing Co.
Live Music
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
05/05 - Lake Lure Inn & Spa Sunday Brunch
Prime Rib Brunch Buffet
Every Sunday, All Year, From 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Duo Carving Station, Assorted Desserts, Omelets prepared to order, Full Bar Service, Variety of Salads, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon & Sausage, Grits & Potatoes, and many more items.
Prime Rib Sunday Brunch Buffet | The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa
05/11 - Naturalist Niche: Spring Birding Hike
Are you curious about why birding has become America’s fastest growing hobby? Would you like to identify some of the locals around your backyard bird feeder? Or are you an expert birder already? Regardless of your birdwatching credentials, this hike is for you. Explore one of the park’s trails with a professional birding guide and learn more about our incredible feathered neighbors.
7:30-10:30am
Home - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
05/11 - Lake Lure Art & Crafts Festival
Come join us for the Lake Lure Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. Spend the day shopping a wide variety of vendors & artists who specialize in fine art, photography, jewelry, wood, metal, textiles, pottery and much more. This festival benefits the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. The Outreach is a food pantry and more! It is dedicated to helping those in need & eliminating hunger in our community.
Saturday Hours 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday Hours 10:00am-4:00pm
05/11 - Jennifer Allsbrook Live at Chimney Rock Brewing Co
Live Music - Jennifer Allsbrook at Chimney Rock Brewing Co
Location:
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
3:00-6:00pm
05/12 - Mother's Day Prime Rib Brunch Buffet
Lake Lure Inn and Spa Sunday Brunch - Duo Carving Station, Assorted Desserts, Omelets prepared to order, Full Bar Service, Variety of Salads, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon & Sausage, Grits & Potatoes, and many more items.
10am - 2pm
Prime Rib Sunday Brunch Buffet | The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa
05/12 - Burntshirt Vineyards Mothers Day
Burntshirt Vineyards Celebrates Mother's Day!
Come celebrate on our patio and enjoy live music, wine and food. No high-priced specialty prefixed menu on this Mother's Day. Regular menu with some specials that will satisfy Mothers.
Sunday May 12th
438 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
05/15 - Spring Homeschool Day
Bring your homeschoolers for a day of learning and adventure at Chimney Rock. Shed the winter blues with hands-on spring activities and programs led by our education team, then explore the park in the afternoon with lots of ways to enhance your experience.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon options begin at 1:30pm
Advance registration is required at ChimneyRockPark.com. Registration closes May 3.
Spring Homeschool Day - Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (chimneyrockpark.com)
05/17-05/18 - Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Showcase
Public Boat Rides
Classic Boats on Display
Hourly Tours of the Lake
Food, Vendors, Music
Location:
Lake Lure Beach & Town Center
2724 Memorial Hwy.
Lake Lure, NC
Date/Time Information:
Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18, 2024
10:00AM - 4:00PM
05/18 - Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - Container Gardening with Edibles (Free Class)
Join Master Gardeners Charlotte Gardner and Eleanor Bails for a class on container gardening and learn how to grow some of your favorite edibles in a container. Bring a folding chair with you for your comfort. Due to limited parking at the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, please park at the Welcome Center at Morse Park. In case of rain, please check our Facebook page for more information. This class is free and open to the public.
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10:00-11:30AM
The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is open 24x7 all year
05/25 - Burntshirt Vineyards Live Music
Lyrismith Live
Location:
438 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, May 25, 2024
2:00-5:00pm
05/25 - Reverie Woods Live at Chimney Rock Brewing Co.
Live Music - Reverie Woods
Location:
Chimney Rock Brewery
461 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, May 25, 2024
3:00-6:00pm
05/27 - Lake Lure Memorial Day Program
Annual Memorial Day Program in Lake Lure
Location:
Lake Lure Veterans Memorial
(Across from the Lake Lure Beach)
Date/Time Information:
Monday, May 27, 2024
9:00AM
05/27 - Burntshirt Vineyards Live Music
Andrew Wakefield and Jeremy Rilko Live
Location:
438 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC
Date/Time Information:
Monday, May 27, 2024
2:00-5:00pm
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