The lobby is a beautiful rustic place to relax.Guest rooms are luxuriously appointed.Rocking chairs for relaxing on the porch.Enjoy an exquisite dinner in our gourmet restaurant.Fine furnishings and ambiance.Enjoy our beautiful spa and patio.

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"Quiet Setting overlooking the Broad River"

"We could see Chimney Rock from our porch."

"So close to Lake Lure!"

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Area Photos

Visit the Esmeralda Inn and enjoy all the beautiful sites and activites in the Lake Lure, Hickory Nut Gorge and Western North Carolina area. We are a short drive from everything fun.  Here are some photos of local sites.

French Broad River. Photo by Bartstar
Biltmore Asheville at Dawn.
Blue Ridge Mountain Scenery
Chimney Rock Park at Dawn
Blue Ridge Parkway
Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, NC.
Overlooking Lake Lure from Chimney Rock
One of many waterfalls near Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.
The Broad River in the fall
Downtown Chimney Rock
Kayaks on Lake Lure
Lake Lure area hiking features many waterfalls!
 

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