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In every cabin you will find the
"Pine
Gables Adventure Book" full of maps, menus, brochures, hiking trails, and other
area information.
Explore beautiful Lake Lure in a canoe
while staying at Pine Gables. Onsite we also have horseshoes, private
fishing ponds and a dock on Lake Lure.
Pine Gables has a natural landscape with diverse flora and fauna.
Plus, only a short distance away you will find The
Lake Lure Beach and
Marina, the Historic Lake Lure Inn,
Restaurants, Chimney Rock State
Park,
Lake Lure Tour Boats, horseback riding, rock climbing, whitewater
rafting, tennis courts, Chimney Rock Village and fly fishing on the
Rocky Broad River! Also in Lake Lure you will find
two championship golf
courses.
Pine Gables Cabins are
located in the scenic town of Lake Lure, North Carolina. Lake Lure is
next door to the Village of Chimney Rock and Chimney Rock State Park.
We offer a secluded mountain setting with great views, lots
of activities, restaurants, arts and crafts shops.
Lake Lure and the surrounding areas are famous for hiking, bird
watching, fishing (fly, spinning, lake and river), rock climbing,
skiing, shopping, golfing, swimming and boating.
Lake Lure Massage can come to your cabin!
https://lakeluremassage.com/
Dining:
From hot dogs to fine dining, there are many locally-owned restaurants.
Enjoy romantic candlelit dinners by the lake, fine dining with
incredible views, pubs & grilles, BBQ, Italian, Mexican & “down-home” on
the river…we have it all! Click here for a list of
restaurants!
Below
are links and descriptions for some of our favorite things
to do.
 Hiking
in Chimney Rock State Park Whether you
want a forest stroll to the bottom of The Hickory Nut Falls or you’re a
serious hiker, plan your day to hike the trails where movie classic,
“The Last of The Mohicans” was filmed. The incredible natural chimney,
rock outcroppings, waterfalls, and trails in this now North Carolina
State Park are amazingly beautiful and just happen to be a perfect place
to spend a day. If you are not a hiker, ride the elevator up to the
Chimney for amazing views. Only one mile from Pine Gables Cabins.
Click Here to view live WebCam!
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The "Beach" at Lake Lure and "Waterworks" featuring
slides, bumper boats and water games
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 Boat
rentals and guided boat tours offered by
Lake Lure Tours.
And the
Lake
Lure Adventure Company offers boat rentals, water-skiing,
wakeboarding / wake surfing and many more water sports adventures. Bring
the whole family for a day of fun in the sun on Lake Lure! |
 Scenic
horseback riding on mountain trails. Swim with your horse across
a mountain river. Ride, fish, and camp in a 2-night packing trip.
Pony rides for children. Call 866/206-0235 for details.
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2 Championship golf courses
Golf like you've never seen it
before! |
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 And
just an hour away,
The Biltmore Estate
is a perfect day trip during your stay. Enjoy your trip back in time,
touring the house, gardens and winery.
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Take a tour of local produce and crafts farms and stores.
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Justus Orchard On Garren Road
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Coston Farm On
Chimney Rock Road (Highway 64) at Mills Gap Road
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Slick Rock
Cottage A Country Emporium On Chimney Rock Road
(Highway 64) at Slick Rock Road
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Old Cider Mill
A working cider mill, homemade jams and local crafts -
On Chimney Rock Road (Highway 64) at Highway 74A in Bat
Cave
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Blue Ridge
Rustics Rustic Furniture made from local materials -
Highway 9 at Shumont Road (828)551-6259
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Take a Drive
on the Blue Ridge
Parkway (35 minutes to the entrance at
Milepost
384.7 in Fairview)
Go North on the Parkway to visit:
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You can learn about hiking and camping in the mountains with
interactive programs and fun events at the
Cradle of
Forestry in the Pisgah National Forest. Our favorite event is
BUG DAY. Less than an hour's drive from Lake Lure, this is a fun and
educational day trip.
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| Tennis courts
and playgrounds near the Lake Lure Marina and only a short walk
from our cabins! |
| Downtown Hendersonville: Located just 18 miles from
Pine Gables, the historic district of Hendersonville offers delights in
food, dining and plenty of shopping for everyone. Take the stroll and
join the fun of the Summertime Monday’s and Friday’s street music and
dances with live music and vendors. The annual NC Apple Festival is held
on Labor Day Weekend. Visit the Mineral Museum, Thomas Wolfe’s Angel,
and more! |
| Downtown Asheville: Asheville's lively downtown has
great architecture, interesting museums, 200 locally owned stores
(including a dozen antique shops and 30+ art galleries) and 50
restaurants. Don't miss the Grove Arcade. A creative way to see downtown
is the Urban Trail, a self-guided walking tour of 30 sculptures that
depict tidbits of local history. Only 40 minutes from Pine Gables
Cabins.
http://www.romanticasheville.com/index.html |
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Want a great walk or mountain bike trails to see a variety of
waterfalls, try
Dupont State Forest.
For other waterfall hikes
click here.
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In the summer nothing beats whitewater rafting in one of the nearby
rivers!
Canoe, Raft or Kayak on the French Broad River through the
Biltmore Estate, at
Southern Waterways. (45 minutes away) or
Canoe, Kayak
or Tube the French Broad River with Headwaters
Outfitters or even Go
Whitewater
Rafting at Marshall |
| Go Hiking on
Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the
Mississippi ( 1 hr. 20 minutes away) |
| Visit the
Linville Caverns (
map) on the way to
Grandfather Mountain (
directions) (2 hours away) |
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Canopy
Ridge Farm
Zip
Line - Tube - Kayak
(828)
625-4500 |
Did
you know there are several small vineyards close by? Take
a look as some of the local offerings!
The
Parker-Binns Vineyard in Mill Springs is fairly new,
offering
2010
Red Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend, 2010 Rose -
Merlot and a 2010 Chardonnay. www.parker-binnsvineyard.com
The
Rockhouse Vineyards in Tryon began offering small
quantities of naturally crafted wines, such as their Chardonnay,
Merlot, and Chambourcin in 1998. www.rockhousevineyards.com
In
the Fall of 2002, Overmountain Vineyards opened,
also in the Tryon area. While the Petit Manseng is their premium
wine, they also have a Chardonnay, Rosé, and
their Revolutionary Red.
www.overmountainvineyards.com
Whatever
you choose from all the many activities, have a great day adventuring in
the area, and then come home to your cabin and relax — savoring the
memories you've made in the mountains.
For more information about things to do, visit these sites —
Lake
Lure - What To Do
Lake Lure Tours
Lake Lure
Adventure Company
Flat Rock
Playhouse
Rutherford
County Tourism
Hickory
Nut Gorge
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