Places to visit in Chimney Rock

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Places to Visit in Chimney Rock

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Top Attractions in Chimney Rock

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What travellers are saying

  • TanviInTransit
    7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Accessibility - check
    Views - check
    Hike level - moderate
    Hike fun - check

    If you are visiting Chimney rock town, this park is situated right in downtown (but you will need a car to travel up to the visitor center from where you can catch an elevator to the top of Chimney Rock). I say that is is a perfect bucket list item if you are into state parks and nature. If you also plan to see the waterfalls on your hike, visit during the warmer North Carolina months. Dec was not the best time, though I did still see a shallow stream and sleeting in many places over the rocks.

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    Written 29 January 2024
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  • JVA_JVA
    Washington DC, DC96 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Manageable, mostly shaded climb is highly recommended. The falls were gorgeous. Seating at the falls allowed me to take a breath from the hike and enjoy the surroundings.
    Written 8 August 2023
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  • ModernQuilters
    Mooresville, NC3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Truly along the river. Many places to walk in the river. A real treat! Weekday just before leaf season so it wasn’t crowded.
    Written 7 October 2023
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  • Dan M
    Frankfurt, Germany68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Took the kids here after hiking the trails at Chimney Rock State Park. They had various sizes of buckets making it affordable for everyone, and my kids had a great time. Kyle and Bobby were GREAT! They took the time to explain the types of rocks the kids discovered and cracked open the geodes they found. They were genuinely kind and helpful. We will definitely be back!
    Written 15 April 2023
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  • SteveK28762
    Worcestershire, UK95 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely place. We'd seen the views of and from Chimney Rock so it was a must-see for us. It seems quite a climb when you park, but there's an elevator! It's been dug out of the rock, so there's a tunnel to the elevator door which, in busier times, is probably quite a lengthy wait. We were lucky, walking straight in without queuing. At the stop, follow the short walkway to the Chimney Rock itself. Staggering views of the valley below.
    A great place to stop - probably spend more time there than we did of hiking is your thing, it's really lovely.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • ATLgirl
    Atlanta, GA99 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    They have some cool old rides that small kids can enjoy. While some are quite old, they appeared to be well-maintained and safe! 😁 You also have a view of the big waterfall at Chimney Rock State Park.
    Written 2 October 2022
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  • Betty L
    Florence, KY48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located on the Main Street in town close to shops and restaurants. Go into the Broad River Inn to pay and get clubs/balls. Fun experience!
    Written 31 May 2021
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  • Kelly D
    North Little Rock, AR23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cute shop with a very friendly shop owner. Really pretty handmade lamps with copy shades. Clean business. Reasonable prices.
    Written 18 November 2023
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  • williamsW2951YD
    136 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always interesting things to see in a General Store, lot of stuff to check out, place you need to just go into and look around!
    Written 24 February 2023
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