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Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills

Golden Romance Sweepstakes

Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Foothills near Lake Lure, the Rutherford County community of Golden Valley once lured fortune seekers with the promise of instant riches. Today, people fall in love with this area for its spectacular views, unmatched privacy, and the exquisite romance of these ancient mountains and lakes.

At visitnc.com, you and your Valentine can enter to win a romantic four-day trip to this magical area, complete with a three-night stay in a fully furnished mountaintop home, an aerial tour of the region’s lakes, mountains, and towns, and a 90-minute massage for two! Full details are available at visitnc.com. Enter now! Sweepstakes ends February 28th.

You can also contact our sweepstakes partners and create your own romantic getaway:

Golden Valley Getaways’ Summit Lodge

NC FlyPorts & The Rutherford County Airport Authority Scenic Flight

Rumbling Bald Resort and Spa

Spring It On

With wild flowers, exotic dragons and America’s favorite pastime, spring doesn’t just arrive, it comes alive in Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills. Spring It On includes the return of some of your favorites, such as the 38th Annual MayFest, 3rd Annual Lure of Dragons - Dragon Boat Race, Forest City Owls home baseball games and many more lively events.

View our complete Spring It On Events Calendar. Keep reading ReVisit Your Senses for what’s going on this spring…and then take a look at Lodging to reserve your kind of place. Also, don't forget to check out our Coupons and Travel Packages. Check back often for updates!