Established in 1927 the Carolina town of Lake Lure is a relaxing and surreal location for a vacation. Bring the entire family or drive up by yourself and check out this mountain town.
Lake Lure offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and of the lake. The lake itself encompasses 720 acres of the 13.25-mile-long town. It’s no wonder acclaimed films like Dirty Dancing and The Last of the Mohicans were filmed at Lake Lure. This water driven town is perfect for any kind of visitor.
Lake Lure offers plenty of activities for visitors of all ages. Take a boat ride on the lake or relax on the beach. You can even hit up the golf course at the Lake Lure Golf Club. Other popular activities include horseback riding and zip line tours. For more adventures take the short drive up to Chimney Rock and see what all is there. Here you can find hiking, rock climbing, and camping just 3 miles from Lake Lure.
There are tons of cute shops in town where you can find souvenirs or locally made gifts. Gale’s Chimney Rock Shop, Bubba’s O’Leary’s General Store, and Hickory Nut are a few places you can shop at in Lake Lure.
Lake Lure is just a two-hour drive from Charlotte so it makes for the perfect weekend getaway. Drive up and see what this small relaxing town is all about.