Chimney Rock, Mountain village in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Chimney Rock Village sits beneath a granite monolith at 334 meters elevation, with Main Street featuring local shops along the Rocky Broad River.
The village developed into a tourist destination during the 1920s and 1930s, maintaining its western architectural style through preserved original buildings.
Local establishments like Gale's Shop, operating since 1947, and Doug Bowman Galleries showcase handcrafted items and Appalachian Mountain crafts.
Visitors access the village via I-240 East to Exit 9, then Highway 74A East to Bat Cave, continuing on Highway 64 for 25 miles from Asheville.
The Rocky Broad Riverwalk provides bridges and climbing rocks behind Main Street shops, connecting to the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls.
Location: Rutherford County
Elevation above the sea: 334 m
GPS coordinates: 35.44080,-82.25280
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:58
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