PLAN YOUR VISIT
HOURS & COST
The Bridge and Gardens are always open, and there is never an admission charge. However, the Bridge is sustained by donations. There are three boxes situated at the Bridge. We appreciate your gifts that keep our flowers growing.
ACCESSIBILITY
Most of the 30 gardens are wheelchair accessible, and the pathways are primarily continuous, smooth and easy to navigate. Wi-Fi is available and guests can take an audio and sensory cell phone tour by calling 828-436-1621. The Bridge is dog friendly! As long as your dogs are on a leash and social around other pets and people, they are welcome. Disposal bags are supplied, so please be considerate and pick up after your pet. There are several water bowls on the Bridge.
TOURS
Did you know you can schedule a private tour with us? We’d love to show your garden or photography club, church or retirement community or other groups of any size, the beauty of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. Tours are hosted by one or more of our volunteers and are always free. Contact us to schedule a tour, or for more information.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Bridge is located at the west end of Lake Lure on the corner of Memorial Highway and Boys Camp Road. Our address is 3070 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746. There is free parking at the Bridge and at the Lake Lure Welcome Center nearby. However, on weekends and holidays parking may be limited.
RAINBOW BRIDGE
Since its installation in the Spring of 2022, our Rainbow Bridge has become one of our most popular features. Pet owners may leave a collar or tag as a tribute to a pet who has passed away. Other items such as pet clothing or toys, leashes and harnesses, laminated photos, or treats take up too much of the limited space on the Rainbow Bridge and will have to be removed. Our goal is to provide a peaceful environment for grieving pet owners now and in the future.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Black Mountain, take Hwy. 9 east through Bat Cave and Chimney Rock into Lake Lure. The Flowering Bridge will be on your left as you come into Lake Lure.
From Asheville, take Hwy. 74A 23 miles through Chimney Rock to Lake Lure. The Bridge will be on your left just a mile past Chimney Rock Village.
From Hendersonville, take Hwy. 64 east, 19 miles through Chimney Rock Village. The Bridge will be on your left.
From Rutherfordton, take Hwy. 64 west 18 miles. Go around the lake past the Lake Lure marina and beach area. The Flowering Bridge will be on your right just beyond the Town Hall and Lake Lure Welcome Center.
AREA INFORMATION
Located within walking distance of the Flowering Bridge is the Lake Lure Welcome Center with tourist information and restrooms. The Lake Lure marina and beach, located nearby, offer a small water park, boat tours and kayak, boat, canoe, paddleboard and other rentals. Morse Park with its walkway, gazebo and gardens is a must-see while you’re there. Pool Creek Picnic Park offers two acres of grassy space to the east of the Lake Lure Beach across from the town liquor store. Outdoor enthusiasts will also find opportunities to go horseback riding, bouldering, skiing, fishing, ziplining and golfing, too.
Chimney Rock State Park wraps around Hickory Nut Gorge and boasts over 6,000 acres of protected land with breathtaking views, large boulder fields, beautiful natural areas and great hiking trails. The Chimney Rock section with its distinct monolithic rock formation features a 26-story elevator inside the mountain, six unique hiking trails, a 404-foot waterfall, a snack bar and gift shop. Want to do some more hiking? Check out the many other places to hike in Hickory Nut Gorge.
Just down the road from the Bridge, you’ll discover Chimney Rock Village, the community’s vibrant and eclectic small town shopping experience. Here you’ll find the Rocky Broad River Walk, a variety of shops and restaurants, gem mine, mini golf, little country fair, wine tasting room and brewery overlooking the river.
Go to VisitNCSmallTowns.com for a complete guide on what to do, where to eat and where to stay while you’re in the area. If you need to stock up on groceries, incidentals or gas, Ingles grocery store is about eight miles (about a 15-minute drive) from the Bridge.
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
PO Box 125
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations to help preserve and maintain the bridge and gardens are appreciated — and tax-deductible.
