Lake Summit Tours

When you feel like you need to take a break from ticking things off your to-do list, find a shady patch to sit at Lake Summit. Bring some nibbles and a good book ... Whatever helps you relax!

This body of water is often on the itineraries of visitors to North Carolina. But Lake Summit isn't the only drawcard in the area. Flat Rock Playhouse, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, and Pearson's Falls are some other interesting attractions nearby.

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315@Loso Hotel

315@Loso Hotel

2 out of 5
Collingwood
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $609, price is now $333 per person
$333
per person
Feb 11 - Feb 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Charlotte (CLT)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,271 reviews)
Last stay was great. But this time was just ok. The room rate was amazing, but housekeeping never came. I know requesting new towels is a thing but I would have thought staying 3 nights would have justified at least one cleaning and new towels but that never happened. Boasting 100% sanitation rating yet never cleaning my room in 4 days seems unusual. I was also never greeted, just felt ignored. The most staff interaction happened at check in. Will probably go elsewhere next time, to at least get some basic hotel amenities and a place where I feel welcome.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport

3 out of 5
Price was $1,257, price is now $679 per person
$679
per person
Jan 19 - Jan 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,649 reviews)
Close to the airport, clean, and safe. Noisy with kids running the halls. But it was Thanksgiving week. I just put ear plugs in.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Cherokee
Price was $1,249, price is now $677 per person
$677
per person
Jan 19 - Jan 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,892 reviews)
Great accommodations for reasonable cost. Staff is terrific. Great manager.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Popular places to visit

Carl Sandburg's wife raised award winning and record setting dairy goats. At one time she had a herd of over 200. The National Park Service maintains a herd of about 30 that are direct descendants from the original herd.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Find out about the history of Flat Rock with a stop at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
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Pearson's Falls

5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson's Falls, a lovely green space in Saluda. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Pearson's Falls

Saluda Dog Park

After visiting Saluda Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Saluda. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Saluda Dog Park

Flat Rock Playhouse

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a show at Flat Rock Playhouse, a theater with a story to tell in Flat Rock. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Flat Rock Playhouse

Saluda Historic Depot and Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Saluda Historic Depot and Museum during your trip to Saluda. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Saluda Historic Depot and Museum

Bonclarken Conference Center

Learn about the events happening at Bonclarken Conference Center during your trip to Flat Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Bonclarken Conference Center

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Summit

Good Times cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!

Good Times cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!

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Good Times cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!
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This House Is Lake Summit, Truly Original but with all the Modern Amenities

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This House Is Lake Summit, Truly Original but with all the Modern Amenities
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House & Boathouse

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House & Boathouse
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Bird's Nest cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!

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Bird's Nest cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!
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Mountaintop Home with Fantastic Views

Saluda NC
Mountaintop Home with Fantastic Views
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Ma & Pa's cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!

Saluda NC
Ma & Pa's cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!
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Saluda Summit Cabin at Cabin Fever

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Buzzard Roost cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!

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South Fork cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!

Saluda NC
South Fork cabin at Cabin Fever in NC!
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