CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Chimney Rock State Park is not expected to open Memorial Day weekend, despite hopes from local ...

Scenes from 1987's "Dirty Dancing" were filmed in and around the town. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, stayed at the Lake ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – For 69 years crowds of people have spent Easter morning at Chimney Rock State Park, watching the sun rise over Lake Lure during an early morning service to celebrate ...

Now, the community is focused on NCDOT’s plans to open a new bridge in Chimney Rock State Park by Memorial Day. The village depends on tourism, and the park is key to drawing visitors.

a 535-million-year-old monolith that serves as the focal point for Chimney Rock State Park. A man named Dr. Lucius B. Morse set this entire operation in motion after getting a donkey ride to the ...

Spend the weekend hiking in Chimney Rock State Park, and find the panoramic views from the top of the massive rock formation the park gets its name from. Also on the table: kayaking, paddleboardin ...

The town's namesake is its most popular attraction, but it is also home to Chimney Rock State Park, which drew more than 400,000 visitors in 2023 alone. Lake Lure sits at the bottom of the Hickory ...