Santa gets some practice at Chimney Rock

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. – Santa Claus will make his annual stop at Chimney Rock on Saturdays, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. To ready himself for clambering down chimneys across the world, Santa will practice on 315- foot monolith. He’ll rappel down the 535 millionyear old rock face, then head back to the top and do it all over again. Last year, USA Today named “Santa on the Chimney” one of the top 10 places to see Santa in the U.S.

“Santa has been practicing at Chimney Rock for nearly 20 years. It really helps him get into shape for Christmas Eve,” says Mrs. Claus, who will accompany her husband, adding, “Millions of chimneys in just one night are quite a feat after all.”

Until Dec. 24, annual passes for adults are $20 and Grady’s Kids Club passes are $8. Annual passholders receive unlimited visits to the park for one year as well as discounts to other area attractions and throughout the park.

Admission is $14 for adults and $6 for youth ages six through 15. Children

under six are admitted free. For more information, call 800-277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark. com.