National Geographic calls Lake Lure “one of the 10 most beautiful lakes in the world.” The Lake Lure Hovering Bridge is home to 2000 species of plants. Take a walk across the bridge and enjoy this beautiful view. We have lunch at Lake Lure Inn. In the town of Chimney Rock we'll have time on our own for browsing shops. At Chimney Rock Park we’ll take the elevator to the top of the rock where on a clear day you can soak in the 75-mile panoramic views of Lake Lure & Hickory Nut Gorge. Chimney Rock is considered one of the most iconic sites in North Carolina.