5 Things to Do in a Chimney Rock Winter

If you’re looking for things to do in Chimney Rock during the winter, you’re in luck! There are plenty of fun activities and events to keep you busy. From outdoor adventures to festive celebrations, Chimney Rock has something for everyone. Here are 5 of our favorite things to do in a Chimney Rock Winter.

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5 Great Activities to Experience During a Chimney Rock Winter

Winter Events in Chimney Rock

Depending on when you visit, great events are always happening in Chimney Rock! Eat breakfast with Santa’s elves at Old Rock Cafe or enjoy A Dickens Christmas Musical Evening at The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa. There are a lot of great ways to stay festive in Chimney Rock proper or one of the small towns adjoining, such as Lake Lure, Tryon, Landrum, or Columbus!

Snow tubing Near Chimney Rock

If you want a family-friendly winter activity for all ages, you cannot do better than snow tubing! Snow tubing is sliding down snow on a snow tube which is safer, cheaper, and easier than traditional snow activities like skiing or snowboarding. Here are a few of our favorite places to go snow tubing in the area.

Lake Lure Polar Plunge

The Lake Lure Polar Plunge has attracted over 1,000 plungers each year to ring in the New Year! A polar plunge is when a group of people jump into freezing water like a lake to celebrate. The Lake Lure Polar Plunge has seen locals plunge feet first into Lake Lure for charity with pre-plunge activities such as a fun run and tug-of-war match.

A Biltmore Estate Christmas

If you are looking for the pomp and circumstance of a traditional, Old World Christmas, then A Biltmore Estate Christmas is the place to be for the season! From raising the tree to a self-guided Candlelight Tour, there are plenty of things to do while visiting the Biltmore House for the holidays.

Stay in the Heart of Chimney Rock During the WinterThe Esmeralda Rocky-Broad-Cabin-front

When you visit for the winter, you will need a warm cabin to call home after your day outside in the mountain cold. The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant is right in the heart of Chimney Rock, NC making it the ideal place to stay when you visit! Whether you want to stop in for dinner after a long hike or want to stay the weekend for a change of scenery, The Esmeralda has everything you need to feel at home in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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