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Rutherford County

Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock. Photograph from the Rutherford County Tourism website.

Field trip opportunities

Chimney Rock Park (Chimney Rock)
Explore the wonders of nature up close and personal at Chimney Rock Park. From nature talks and special programs to hiking trails, there is much to do and see.
Green River Plantation (Rutherfordton)
Located 7 miles from the town of Rutherfordton, the Green River Plantation has been carefully restored by the Cantrell family. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for tours.
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum (Rutherfordton)
The interactive exhibits at this children’s museum spark the imagination and kids have fun as they play and learn.
Rutherford County Farm Museum (Forest City)
This museum offers something for everyone - from a large collection of farm equipment, to household items and many other artifacts.

Learn more about Rutherford County

Chimney Rock Park
Located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, Chimney Rock Park offers spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, Native Plant Nursery, a variety of special...
Rutherford County Farm Museum
Wilbur Burgin has gathered hundreds of items from a time gone by - items used in Rutherford County farms and homes from decades ago, even back to the nineteenth century. These items reflect a way of life...
Green River Plantation
Built circa 1804, the Green River Plantation is open to the public and tours are available. Eugene and Ellen Cantrell purchased the plantation in 1987. Great pains have been taken in trying to recreate...
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum
Fun and learning go hand-in-hand at this children's museum in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Kids from grades pre-K through 5th grade will enjoy hands-on activities. “The exhibits and special workshops...
North Carolina County Collection
The North Carolina Counties Collection from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “is a general image file arranged by county and comprises approximately 5,200 prints and photographs of...

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