Motorcoach & Church
Elevate Your Group.
Your Chimney Rock experience begins as you cross over the Rocky Board River and park at Chimney Rock Management’s main office where you’ll meet our friendly drivers and board a complimentary shuttle to the top. After a brief introduction by a Park associate, your group will take a 26-story elevator ride inside the mountain in about 32 seconds to some of the best views in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Too much sitting? Stretch your legs and take a hike to our 404’ waterfall or explore the Outcroppings Trail for more incredible views from multiple vantage points. You’ll find a great selection of take-home souvenirs at both the Sky Lounge and Cliff Dwellers Gifts. Consider adding our Bird of Prey or other programs for an opportunity to get up-close with some of our resident animal ambassadors.
Your Group Will Love Us
Shuttle Service
Due to sharp curves, motorcoaches cannot maneuver the road beyond the main office. Chimney Rock provides a complimentary shuttle service to the top of the mountain below Chimney Rock. In order to guarantee our shuttle service, a reservation is required.
Elevator
Walk through the 198-foot tunnel into the mountain and take the state-of-the-art Otis elevator that offers easy access to the Chimney level. Have your cameras ready to capture the 75-mile panoramic view of Lake Lure, Hickory Nut Gorge, and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Birds of Prey Program
For centuries, raptors have always fascinated mankind and have been the origin of many legends. Meet a couple of our special animal ambassadors up close and personal to see the incredible characteristics of these beautiful creatures.
Appalachian Tunes
Visitors are always intrigued by Park Musician, John Mason, and his variety of tunes that he plays on his hammered dulcimer. On most sunny days, in late Summer and Fall, John can be found entertaining guests at the elevator tunnel entrance with his toe-tappin’ tunes.
Explore
Our six very unique and different hiking trails offer plenty of options to explore at your own pace. You may choose to do a guided walk down the 492 steps of the Outcroppings Trail and hear about the geological and cultural history of the Park. Or, if your group is more ambitious, they can hike the 1.4-mile roundtrip to Hickory Nut Falls Trail which leads to the full drop of the 404’ waterfall. Our team is more than happy to help you plan the best itinerary for your group.
Nuts and Bolts
Save with Group Rates
Chimney Rock makes it easy to bring your group for the day. Groups of 15 or more are eligible for group rates provided all admissions for the group are paid in a single transaction. There are no additional discounts.
Coach Driver Info
When you reach Chimney Rock Village, you will see the main Park entrance sign and gate. Pass through the gate, cross the bridge and continue straight to park at the main office.
Once you arrive, please back in to the left of the building and have your escort check in with your shuttle driver. You will board our Park shuttles for a trip up the mountain to the base of the Chimney where your adventure will begin.
Wheelchairs
The Classroom on the Meadows, Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop, the Sky Lounge Gift Shop & Deli, the large picnic pavilion on the Meadows, all rest rooms, are all handicap accessible. Please inform us if you need to accommodate a handicapped guest. All rest rooms in the Park are ADA-compliant.
Ready to book?
Contact our Groups and Education office at 828-625-9611, ext. 1837 or [email protected].
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