Of course we had to stop and get a Pumpkin Spice Latte for the road!
Payton was chillin in the backseat. She did really well on the 2 hour ride.
The trees were gorgeous, the pictures do not do them justice! The weather was nice and a little chilly, perfect for a day in the park.
A really neat looking rocky river. The river feeds into Lake Lure which is where the movie Dirty Dancing was filmed. We drove past it but there wasn't a whole lot to see.
This is the rock we climbed (I am just kidding, we actually took an ELEVATOR to the top of this rock)! If you look closely the American flag in the middle of the picture is the top of Chimney Rock. There is an elevator that runs through the mountain to the top!
Waiting for the elevator.
At the top.
On top of the World!
This picture came out a little dark but it's a ledge out on the rock they call the Opera Box.
The top of Chimney Rock. Gorgeous!
My little mountain climber!
They call this Devils Head because it looks like the devils head just sitting on a ledge.
We went on a 1.5 mile hike to the bottom of the waterfall. It was breathtaking!
Like I said we aren't really the outdoorsy type! I had to carry Ryan on the hike back from the waterfall because he was over it. I am so glad I have been going to the gym because this was a workout!
All that hiking (and being carried!) wore my little man out!
Payton's bed at the Resort.
Family Picture at the Grove Park Inn.
Huge fireplaces in the lobby.
My babies in their Halloween Jammie's!
One rainy chilly morning we noticed they had a gas fireplace running beside the hot tub at the spa!
Unfortunately they were doing some work to the resort so there is a scaffolding around the building. If you ever get a chance to stay here then you MUST. It's on the side of the mountain and it's beautiful!
Waiting for breakfast. Ryan is insisting on holding Payton all the time.
Yummy breakfast!
It was rainy most of the time we were there but these winding mountain roads were still beautiful. It's like we were driving through a tunnel of colorful trees.
We had a great time!
Mountain Fog
My little mountain climber!
They call this Devils Head because it looks like the devils head just sitting on a ledge.
We went on a 1.5 mile hike to the bottom of the waterfall. It was breathtaking!
Like I said we aren't really the outdoorsy type! I had to carry Ryan on the hike back from the waterfall because he was over it. I am so glad I have been going to the gym because this was a workout!
All that hiking (and being carried!) wore my little man out!
Payton's bed at the Resort.
Family Picture at the Grove Park Inn.
Huge fireplaces in the lobby.
My babies in their Halloween Jammie's!
One rainy chilly morning we noticed they had a gas fireplace running beside the hot tub at the spa!
Unfortunately they were doing some work to the resort so there is a scaffolding around the building. If you ever get a chance to stay here then you MUST. It's on the side of the mountain and it's beautiful!
Waiting for breakfast. Ryan is insisting on holding Payton all the time.
Yummy breakfast!
It was rainy most of the time we were there but these winding mountain roads were still beautiful. It's like we were driving through a tunnel of colorful trees.
We had a great time!
Mountain Fog
6 comments:
That looks like a nice relaxing weekend! You all look great!
Great photos! We have got to get to the mountains! I'm jealous. My parents stayed at the Grove Park Inn on their honeymoon 41 years ago. :) They returned last year for their 40th.
Your baby looks so cute with those little sunglasses on!
Looks like you all had a great time, it's a memory you will always have.
Your kids are adorable and I LOVE the Halloween jammies.
what a great getaway!! i've been there before! i climbed, and climbing the needles eye steps were pretty hairy!
So many fun pictures, what a great weekend! I love Peyton's little glasses!
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