Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - (page 1 of 3)
3070 Memorial Highway
Lake Lure, North Carolina
28746
June 10, 2020
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The town of Lake Lure is nestled in the mountainside of western North Carolina. It is famous for stunning lake scenery, forested mountain landscapes, and brilliant waterfalls, Lake Lure is known as a prime location for some of the world’s most iconic films, like “Dirty Dancing” and “Last of the Mohicans.” However, in recent years, the town has become home to another unique attraction, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies noticed a rock climbing wall in Lake Lure and stopped to take a couple of pictures. |
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The Lake Lure area is full of breathtaking scenery but the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge truly stands out. |
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 Dedicated on October 19, 2013, The Rocky Broad River Bridge measures over 155 feet long and 20 feet wide. It blooms over the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge in Lake Lure, NC. Once upon a time, it was used by motorists traveling on US 64, US 74A, and NC 9. Now, where the sound of blaring engines, traffic jams, and beeping horns once ruled, a fantastic and spectacular garden now reigns supreme.
The Rocky Broad River Bridge was constructed in 1925 and closed in 2011. Two years after the bridge closed, it reopened and transformed into the scenic respite of The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. This flowering pedestrian bridge goes across the great Rocky Broad River.
The Bridge and Gardens are always open and there is NO admission charge to visit. The majority of the gardens are wheel chair accessible.
Above quote from https://theesmeralda.com/blog/the-lake-lure-flowering-bridge/ and https://lakelurefloweringbridge.org/ |
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Below: Looking down from the side of the bridge at some flowers near the water. |
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Below: A special display titled Darlings In Denim - on display through July 6, 2020. |
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Below: Approaching a corner, this denim display could be misconstrued as a person sitting with one leg stretched out. |
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Below: What did Lee Duquette do to deserve a Kick In The Butt ??? |
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Below: There were many stones painted to look like books throughout the area. The two RV Gypsies only photographed a few of them. |
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When Lee Duquette is given the camera to photograph Karen Duquette , he takes several views of the same subject. |
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Below: Chimney Rock State Park is only 0.8 miles away. The two RV Gypsies have been at Chimney Rock State Park in both 2010 and 2018 - If you visit these pages, be sure to return to this page and continue to 2020 excursions. |
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