- TripBuzz found 63 things to do with kids in or near Lake Lure, North Carolina, including 53 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain and Saluda.
- From Cedar Creek Riding Stables to Beach at Lake Lure & Water Works, the Lake Lure area offers 79 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Boat Tours, Ziplines and Specialty Museums.
- Although it has a modest population of just over 1,000 residents, Lake Lure, NC attracts thousands of visitors every year with its clean lake and quiet surroundings. In addition to the lake, visitors come to enjoy the clean sandy beaches and Blue Ridge Mountains, which offer both easy hiking and serious rock climbing opportunities.
Showing 11-20 of
222
2.6 Miles
Chimney Rock State Park is where visitors can enjoy clean mountain air while hiking and enjoying panoramic views of Lake Lure. The 404-foot waterfall is also one of the many natural highlights throughout the park.
10.0 Miles
Thomas Wolfe memorialized the large marble Stone Angel in his novel entitled Look Homeward Angel. The famous statue now stands at the Oakdale Cemetery even though it was originally imported from Italy.
10.1 Miles
Located in Henderson, North Carolina, the Justus Orchard features U Pick and We Pick apples, blackberries and pumpkins. The Apple House Bakery at the site is famous for its fried apple pies. Apples are available from mid-August until November.
10.5 Miles
94%
84 votes
170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792
MoreLess Info
A variety of outdoor agricultural fun is provided at Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard. Apple picking is the most common activity, and orchard farm tours are also held throughout most of the season, 5 acre corn maze weekend wagon rides and apple cannon
10.8 Miles
Nothing beats the heat like a lazy inner tube trip down the Green River. Green River Cove Tubing provides tubes, transportation to the launch site and client recovery at the end of the ride.
12.2 Miles
Mountain golf is at its finest at the Etowah Valley Country Club in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Its golf course is an attractively tricky and has 27-holes. The club also features an invitingly rustic lodge.
12.4 Miles
Offering more than 20 apple varieties, Grandad's Apples N' Such is also home to a country store and bakery. The Henderson, North Carolina orchard features a Barnyard Corral that includes a llama and goat among its residents.
13.8 Miles
Visitors find 11 zip lines, 2 rappels and a sky bridge at The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour. This happens within the 10,000 acres of protected forest above the Green River Gorge.
14.6 Miles
Originally opened in 1989, the Swannanoa Valley Museum preserves and displays the history of Buncombe County. Along with the museum building itself, there are several hiking pathways and trails that lead guests to historic sites in the area.
15.0 Miles
Featuring full stadium seating and digital sound, Epic Theatres is a local movie theater that shows the latest released movies as well as unique films to its customers. Other amenities include a game room and a variety of concessions options.