Scenic Drives in Rutherford County, North Carolina

The Western North Carolina counties of the Blue Ridge Mountains have some of the most beautiful scenic drives any where in the country. Each county has its own distinct topography, natural beauty and local historical significance. The scenic landscape within the mountains and foothills are overflowing with natural and man-made wonders longing to be rediscovered time and time again.

Main highways, side roads, back roads, forestry roads and trails crisscross the mountainous regions delighting visitors as they find themselves drifting in and out of the countryside communities and towns while taking in historical and interesting sights along their journey.

Rutherford County in Western North Carolina has 3 popular driving tours that offer opportunities to discover the beauty of its mountains, foothills, lake, farmlands and river country, each sharing their own unique topography, communities and history. When driving through the county's far reaches always pick up a local county map and local brochures to help guide you along your chosen scenic driving tour.

Be sure to fill up your gas tank before you head out if your unfamiliar with the area, and always carry plenty of drinking water and snacks, you might be having such a great time along your tour discovering new things that you'll be gone longer than you expected.

Three popular driving tours in Rutherford County are: Cherry Bounce Trail, South Mountain Scenery By-Way and Drovers Road By-Way...happy motoring.

Cherry Bounce Trail

Drovers Road By-Way

South Mountains Scenery By-Way

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Come for the views discover infinite possibilities - is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the North Carolina mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mist of Hickory Nut Falls.

The perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. Only minutes from Lake Lure, Chimney Rock offers the best of the mountains in one place – spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall and signature special events.

9431 Main St  •  Chimney Rock NC 28720  •  1-828-625-9611 •  www.ChimneyRockPark.com

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"Peaceful, private and relaxing" describes our selection of impressive vacation home and log cabin accommodations in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our getaway destination have gorgeous mountain views. Located between Hickory and Asheville, 15 miles south of I-40 on NC Scenic Byway, Route 226, in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, our cabins are within minutes of many of North Carolina's most visited mountain attractions.

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Should you choose Sunrise Mountain Cabin for your mountain getaway, you will enjoy a luxury cabin with all the comfort of home and a million-dollar view with privacy and seclusion, and no neighbors in sight. We all tend to get caught up in the stress of our everyday lives, and without an escape from that stress, life loses its true meaning. A trip to the mountains will help you put life in perspective. We named our cabin Sunrise, because of the outstanding morning skies. Each morning you will see a new nature made painting from the front deck that will rejuvenate you.

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Should you choose Sunset Mountain Lodge for your mountain getaway, you will enjoy a luxury cabin with all the comfort of home, a million-dollar view with privacy, seclusion, and no neighbors in sight. We all tend to get caught up in the stress of our everyday lives, and without an escape from that stress, life loses its true meaning. A trip to the mountains will help you put life in perspective. We named our cabin Sunset Lodge, because of the outstanding evening view. Each evening you will see a new, nature made painting from the front deck that will warm your soul.

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Horizons Cabin Rental

Horizons on Yellowtop Mountain is a quiet, private and secluded luxury cabin in a Golden Valley North Carolina gated community.  When visiting Horizons you will find a peaceful community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with nature's beauty at every turn, and no neighbors in sight.  You will enjoy this luxury mountain getaway, with all their the modern amenities.  Because of its high elevations, you will experience cooler summer climates with a breathtaking scenic view of Golden Valley and Sunshine, North Carolina.

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