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Top 33 Photo Spots in Rutherford (2026)

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Chimney Rock State Park Overlook

Chimney Rock State Park Overlook

Rutherford, North Carolina, United States

ICC Loop Road Lake Overlook

ICC Loop Road Lake Overlook

286 I C C Loop Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28160, United States

Lake Lure Sunset Overlook

Lake Lure Sunset Overlook

197 Buffalo Shoals Road, Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746, United States

Woodland Creek Trail

Woodland Creek Trail

680 South Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, United States

Rutherfordton Garden Macro Spot

Rutherfordton Garden Macro Spot

548 North Washington Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, United States

Isothermal Community College Campus

Isothermal Community College Campus

186 I C C Drive, Spindale, North Carolina 28160, United States

Rutherfordton Macro Spot

Rutherfordton Macro Spot

597 North Washington Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, United States

Rainy Countryside Window

Rainy Countryside Window

202 Asheland Drive, Ellenboro, North Carolina 28040, United States

Rutherfordton Brick Cottage Garden

Rutherfordton Brick Cottage Garden

559 North Washington Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, United States

Rutherfordton Garden

Rutherfordton Garden

147 South Main Street, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, United States

Bojangles' Forest City

Bojangles' Forest City

1920 College, Forest City, North Carolina 28043, United States

Rainy Window View in Ellenboro

Rainy Window View in Ellenboro

202 Asheland Drive, Ellenboro, North Carolina 28040, United States

Camp Bud Schiele

Camp Bud Schiele

358 Boy Scout Road, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139, United States

Private Poolside Retreat

Private Poolside Retreat

2174 Salem Church Road, Ellenboro, North Carolina 28040, United States

Rutherford County Walking Path

Rutherford County Walking Path

389 Fairground Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

174 Chimney Rock Park Rd, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA

Canopy Ridge Farm

Canopy Ridge Farm

7115 US 64/74A Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746, USA

Coxe Road River Access

Coxe Road River Access

2254 Coxe Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

Thermal City Gold & Gem Mine

Thermal City Gold & Gem Mine

5240 US-221, Union Mills, NC 28167, USA

Grays Road River Access

Grays Road River Access

520 Gray's Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

ICC Trails

ICC Trails

I C C Loop Rd, Spindale, NC 28160, USA

Cathey's Creek Motocross Park

Cathey's Creek Motocross Park

1768 Whitesides Rd #1612, Forest City, NC 28043, USA

Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

Four Paws Kingdom Campground & Dog Retreat

335 Lazy Creek Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

RR Haynes Memorial Clock Tower

RR Haynes Memorial Clock Tower

Mooresboro, NC 28114, USA

Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park

Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park

342 Gilboa Church Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club

Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club

183 Golf Cir, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

Thomassen Family Campground

Thomassen Family Campground

151 Pancake Pl, Forest City, NC 28043, USA

The Cabin at Lake Lure

The Cabin at Lake Lure

161 Old Gate Ln, Lake Lure, NC 28746, USA

Hickory Nut Upper Waterfall

Hickory Nut Upper Waterfall

CPMR+63, Mill Spring, NC 28756, USA

74 Billiards

74 Billiards

2582, Us Hwy 74 Bypass, Forest City, NC 28043, USA

Mane Attraction Salon

Mane Attraction Salon

114 Springdale Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, USA

Thermal Belt Rail Trail Parking Gilkey, NC

Thermal Belt Rail Trail Parking Gilkey, NC

Thermal Belt Rail-Trail, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA

Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

2600 Highway 74A, Forest City, NC 28043, USA

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