The following listed Area Attractions are an
accomodation to our Kountry Kabin guests and are in no way
indorsed or recommended by the
Owners of this Vacation Cabin. Please perform your own DUE DILIGENCE with regards to
represented amenities and personal safety for you and your
family.
We
are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Foothills of Western NC
on The Green River. We are in Polk County not far from I-85 or
I-26 just off Hwy 74 Between Rutherfordton, NC and Columbus, NC.
The closest towns and cities (listed below) are some of the most
picturesque mountain towns in NC.
Lake Lure: with just over 1000 residents, is home to hit movies
such as Dirty Dancing and Last of the Mohicans. There are boat
rides, dinner cruises and several nice water front restaurants
on the lake. The lake has approximately 27 miles of shoreline, a
sandy public beach, spectacular views, water skiing, fishing,
boating, swimming, and is sure to be a hit with people of all
ages. Lake Lure offers spectacular views, water skiing,
fishing, boating and swimming. There are boat rides, a public
beach, dinner cruises and several nice restaurants on the lake.
(Check out La Estrada Italian Restaurant, Larkins on The Lake
and the Bay Front Bar & Grill) Chimney Rock offers great
vistas, hiking trails, and many wonderful shops and eateries.
The Green River is one of the most canoed rivers in the
southeast and is also a great state stocked trout fishing
River. www.lakelure.com
Chimney
Rock : with its 175 residents has unique rock formations, quaint
little shops, restaurants, motels, and of course Chimney Rock
Park with an array of beautiful waterfalls, hiking trails and
majestic mountain views. www.chimneyrockvillage.com and
www.chimneyrockpark.com
Forest
City: What is now Forest City began as a crossroads on the
Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads.
Originally, the town was incorporated as Burnt Chimney in 1877.
A replica near the site of the original chimney adorns the
public square today. The "chimney" was the remains of the
McArthur home that marked the crossroads. Today, the population
of Forest City is 7,450. The town remains t he commercial hub,
there you will find all the major food stores, Super Wal-Mart,
Lowe’s home improvement center and a small mall anchored by
Belks. The legacy of "community betterment" can still be seen in
the pride the town and its residents take in keeping Forest City
a beautiful and livable community.
www.forestcitync.com
Rutherfordton: A quaint little town of just over 4,100 residents
and the county seat, is an easy 15 minute drive away. There you
have a 150-bed hospital, plus many antique, specialty shops,
outlet stores and Restaurants. The local
college, Isothermal Community College, offers a full array of
educational, hobby and adult courses.
Asheville:
No matter when you decide to visit our magnificent mountains,
you'll find plenty of things to do for the entire family in and
around Asheville. Watch the mountains awaken as spring blankets
the hillsides with wildflowers. Glorious summer brings warm days
for outdoor adventures and cool nights for enjoying the hours
after dark. Autumn cloaks the Blue Ridge Mountains with every
shade of red, orange and yellow imaginable. Then, enjoy mild
winter days in Asheville with easy access to the higher
elevations that are dusted in snow. Anytime of the year, you can
discover the region's rich cultural heritage at art galleries
and artistic performances. Visit one of the area's historic
attractions. Explore downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and
eclectic shops. Delve into the mountains' endless opportunities
for day trips. Experience the real Cold Mountain. Or take a
short, yet breathtaking, ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. And
throughout the year, there are events, festivals and attractions
to spice up your visit.
www.asheville.com
Within minutes of the property you have Chimney Rock, Lake
Lure, Lake James, Hendersonville, Asheville, Saluda,
Columbus,Tryon, Hickory, Boone & Blowing Rock. Six hospitals,
all the major food stores, Super Wal-Mart, A Brand New Lowes
Home Improvement Center, Belk's, 3 Malls, plus many antique,
specialty shops and outlet stores along with the Isothermal
Community College offering a full array of educational, hobby
and adult courses.
This
is an outdoorsman’s paradise. You are close to many lakes (Lake
Lure & Lake Bowen & Lake James & Lake Hickory, Moss Lake just to
name a few. Lake James with 150 miles of shoreline and over
6,000 surface acres, is 30 miles away. It has been the setting
of several movies one of which is the Last of the Mohicans. Lake
James offers spectacular views, water skiing, fishing, boating
and swimming. You may picnic, canoe, hike and much more.
There is plenty of golf in the area. Cleghorn
Plantation is a first rate championship 18 hole course which is
open the public, Marion Country Club, Lake Hickory County Club
And Silver Creek Plantation. Fairfield Mountains at lake Lure,
offers two premier golf courses Bald Mountain and Apple
Valley
There are several Horseback Riding stables in the area. Some of these facilities
offer a variety of activities from trail rides to lessons and
stabling you own horses. Tryon, just minutes away, has hunt
courses and steeplechase events each year in April.
In a little
more than an hours ride we have several trout streams, three
major lakes, some of the best hiking in the east, on the Daniel
Boone trail over Grandfather Mountain, the Appalachian Trail and
Linville Gorge ( one of only three Federal Wilderness areas east
of the Rocky Mountains.)
There is excellent snow skiing at Sugar
Mountain, Beech Mountain and a host of other smaller resorts.
Lake Lure: with just over 1000 residents, is home to hit movies
such as Dirty Dancing and Last of the Mohicans. There are boat
rides, dinner cruises and several nice water front restaurants
on the lake. The lake has approximately 27 miles of shoreline, a
sandy public beach, spectacular views, water skiing, fishing,
boating, swimming, and is sure to be a hit with people of all
ages. Lake Lure offers spectacular views, water skiing,
fishing, boating and swimming. There are boat rides, a public
beach, dinner cruises and several nice restaurants on the lake.
(Check out La Estrada Italian Restaurant, Larkins on The Lake
and the Bay Front Bar & Grill) Chimney Rock offers great
vistas, hiking trails, and many wonderful shops and eateries.
The Green River is one of the most canoed rivers in the
southeast and is also a great state stocked trout fishing
River. 
Chimney
Rock : with its 175 residents has unique rock formations, quaint
little shops, restaurants, motels, and of course Chimney Rock
Park with an array of beautiful waterfalls, hiking trails and
majestic mountain views. 
Forest
City: What is now Forest City began as a crossroads on the
Shelby-Rutherfordton and Spartanburg-Lincolnton Roads.
Originally, the town was incorporated as Burnt Chimney in 1877.
A replica near the site of the original chimney adorns the
public square today. The "chimney" was the remains of the
McArthur home that marked the crossroads. Today, the population
of Forest City is 7,450. The town remains t he commercial hub,
there you will find all the major food stores, Super Wal-Mart,
Lowe’s home improvement center and a small mall anchored by
Belks. The legacy of "community betterment" can still be seen in
the pride the town and its residents take in keeping Forest City
a beautiful and livable community.
Asheville:
No matter when you decide to visit our magnificent mountains,
you'll find plenty of things to do for the entire family in and
around Asheville. Watch the mountains awaken as spring blankets
the hillsides with wildflowers. Glorious summer brings warm days
for outdoor adventures and cool nights for enjoying the hours
after dark. Autumn cloaks the Blue Ridge Mountains with every
shade of red, orange and yellow imaginable. Then, enjoy mild
winter days in Asheville with easy access to the higher
elevations that are dusted in snow. Anytime of the year, you can
discover the region's rich cultural heritage at art galleries
and artistic performances. Visit one of the area's historic
attractions. Explore downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and
eclectic shops. Delve into the mountains' endless opportunities
for day trips. Experience the real Cold Mountain. Or take a
short, yet breathtaking, ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. And
throughout the year, there are events, festivals and attractions
to spice up your visit.
This
is an outdoorsman’s paradise. You are close to many lakes (Lake
Lure & Lake Bowen & Lake James & Lake Hickory, Moss Lake just to
name a few. Lake James with 150 miles of shoreline and over
6,000 surface acres, is 30 miles away. It has been the setting
of several movies one of which is the Last of the Mohicans. Lake
James offers spectacular views, water skiing, fishing, boating
and swimming. You may picnic, canoe, hike and much more.
There is plenty of golf in the area. Cleghorn
Plantation is a first rate championship 18 hole course which is
open the public, Marion Country Club, Lake Hickory County Club
And Silver Creek Plantation. Fairfield Mountains at lake Lure,
offers two premier golf courses Bald Mountain and Apple
Valley