Travel Lens
A man-made lake ringed by Blue Ridge peaks, with fishing, flowering gardens and lakeside picnics.
Anglers can find rainbow trout, bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. You will need a North Carolina fishing license and should check local rules.
An old highway bridge over the Rocky Broad River, built in 1925 and retired in 2011, now blooms with native-plant gardens and art.
Spread out a picnic or relax on the lawn with views of the Hickory Nut Gorge mountains. The park also has a pavilion for events.
Dig into Italian dishes and New York-style brick-oven pizza at a family-run restaurant that moved to the lake from Charlotte.
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