The Area
Escape into Nature
The Local Area at Peek of the Mountains
Peek of the Mountains is not only surrounded by immense natural beauty but has plenty of ways to explore its outdoor wonder. Hiking, biking, sightseeing, and more, immerse yourself in the fresh air and beautiful landscape of the surrounding area. With rivers, lakes, and mountaintop views, it’s time to book your North Carolina nature getaway from the everyday.
State Parks
Union Mills, North Carolina boasts some beautiful state parks that highlight the mountain landscape and local monuments.
- Chimney Rock State Park
- Mount Mitchell
Highest Peak on the East Coast - Crowder Mountain State Park
- Lake James
- Lake Lure
- South Mountain State Park
- Lake Norman
- Jacob Fork Access
- Elk Knob State Park
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Lake Tomahawk Park
- Little Bradley Falls
Museums
Explore the local stories, wonders, and lessons from the past. There are museums around the area that would fascinate both kids and adults.
- KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum
- Mountain Gateway Museum
- The Holocaust Museum
- Farm Museum
- Historic Carson House
- Museum of North Carolina Minerals
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum
- Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum
Shopping and Restaurants
You’ll still have the comfort of local shopping centers and delicious restaurants to complement your nature getaway.
- Lake House Restaurant Bar & Grill
- Gregory’s Original Restaurant Rutherfordton
- Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
- Fly Boys Pizza/ Fly Girls Brewery
- Mustard’s Last Stand
- Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
- Shake Shop
- Bantam Chef
- Dollar General
- Post Office
- Camping World
- Walmart