Best places: Tourist attractions in Lincoln County

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Skydive Carolina
Skydiving center
👍👍 I went skydiving this last weekend for the very first time and everyone there helped make it the best experience I could’ve ever imagined! My tandem jumper. Scott, was amazing! He helped me feel calm and overall at ease once I was in the plane! I would recommend this to anybody who wants to experien...
5.00 (2.3K reviews) (~77.16 km from centre)
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Fury 325
Roller coaster
Steel roller coaster with a chain lift, speeds reaching 95 mph, & a 325-ft drop.
4.90 (4.3K reviews) (~48.68 km from centre)
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Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Community garden
This historic bridge was built in 1925 & closed to traffic in 2011 to become a flower garden.
4.90 (3K reviews) (~93.35 km from centre)
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South Mountains State Park
State park
Rugged mountain park with 80-ft. waterfall, 47 miles of trails, trout fishing & equestrian camping.
4.90 (2.6K reviews) (~45.31 km from centre)
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Wiseman's View Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 This was an amazing overlook of the Linville Gorge. I don't know the history, but it looks like it may have been a 1930s CCC project, with beautiful granite rock steps leading to a walled overlook area. There is also is a modicum of public amenity at the top. Namely, there's a clean outhouse, and...
4.90 (1.1K reviews) (~78.32 km from centre)
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Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.
Hiking area
Reached via a wooden walkway, this lookout area on Rough Ridge offers sweeping views.
4.90 (1K reviews) (~86.44 km from centre)
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Linn Cove Viaduct
Scenic spot
A segment of the Blue Ridge Parkway, this concrete, S-shaped bridge hugs Grandfather Mountain.
4.90 (907 reviews) (~86.98 km from centre)
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Chimney Rock State Park
State park
This iconic rock offers wide-reaching panoramic views over the surrounding parkland.
4.80 (8.6K reviews) (~94.54 km from centre)
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Park
State park on a 315-ft. granite monolith with a waterfall, hiking trails & supervised rock climbing.
4.80 (7.3K reviews) (~93.7 km from centre)
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Freedom Park
Park
A lakeside bandshell anchors this large park, which also has sports fields, a playground & trails.
4.80 (7.2K reviews) (~46.48 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain State Park
State park
Expansive mountain park with challenging trails, rocky cliffs, scenic views & camping (with permit).
4.80 (6.1K reviews) (~88.09 km from centre)
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Grandfather Mountain
Nature preserve
Nature preserve with rugged peaks, alpine hiking trails, a nature museum & backcountry camping.
4.80 (5.8K reviews) (~88.12 km from centre)
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Crowders Mountain State Park
State park
Valleys, foothills, sheer vertical cliffs for hiking, bird-watching, camping, rock climbing & more.
4.80 (4.8K reviews) (~33.18 km from centre)
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Valle Crucis Community Park
Park
👍👍 This place was INCREDIBLE! Even more incredible, it's all funded by donations. Absolutely stunning views at all times of the day. A little something for everyone... Strolling the paved paths, walking the grass trails, sitting riverside, fishing, playgrounds, sculptures, lots of wildlife, wetlands ar...
4.90 (743 reviews) (~95.63 km from centre)
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Mile High Swinging Bridge
Tourist attraction
Built in 1952, this mile-high pedestrian bridge offers sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain.
4.80 (3.2K reviews) (~88.11 km from centre)
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Toms Creek Falls Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Such an easy hike. Limited parking serves about 25 cars. Only has gravel lot for about 10. The rest have to park along the roadway. Luckily it's a dead end road so not much traffic. Very easy hike for new hikers and small children. Big rocks and different trails and creek paths. Plenty of room to pl...
4.90 (683 reviews) (~83.26 km from centre)
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High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park
Adventure sports center
Obstacle courses & zip-line tours are designed for most ages at this forested family attraction.
4.90 (646 reviews) (~85.78 km from centre)
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Village Park
Park
A large amphitheater, train rides & a 2-storey carousel are some highlights of this bustling park.
4.80 (2.1K reviews) (~52.01 km from centre)
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Julian Price Memorial Park
Memorial park
Massive mountainside park features lake activities, trails, numerous picnic sites & an amphitheater.
4.80 (2K reviews) (~86.74 km from centre)
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Thunder Hill Overlook
Scenic spot
Wide views of North Carolina are available from this famous stop, beloved of amateur astronomers.
4.90 (610 reviews) (~82.28 km from centre)
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