Town of Lake Lure

The town of Lake Lure, North Carolina has long drawn visitors with its inviting lake, beach, golf courses and other recreational opportunities. Lake Lure, which covers 720 acres and has a shoreline of about 27 miles, is the town's gem, ringed by mountains in a sparkling setting. The lake was formed by creating a dam on the Rocky Broad River. After the town's incorporation in 1926, the area was developed as a resort community, and tourists have plenty of choices for Lake Lure vacation rentals, including cabins in Lake Lure.

Activities at Lake Lure

The lake draws people to frolic on the beach, swim, boat and fish. Lake Lure Tours offers boat trips, including champagne and dinner cruises, and rentals of motorized and non-motorized boats. On the boat tours, you'll learn about the cultural and natural history of Lake Lure, NC, and see some of the locations used in filming the movie "Dirty Dancing." The Town Center Walkway, under development, will offer a pedestrian path from the village of Chimney Rock a mile away to Lake Lure.

Original Filming Site of the Movie "Dirty Dancing"

In 1987, a little low-budget movie got the world on its feet and became a romantic classic. Though it was supposed to take place in the Catskills, the movie was filmed in Lake Lure, NC and in Virginia.

The lake and interior scenes (which account for about 90% of the filming) were shot in Lake Lure. Most of the building shots are of the Mountain Lake Hotel in Pembroke, VA. "Johnny's" cabin and the other buildings used in the movie in Lake Lure no longer exist, and were located off of Boy's Camp Road. That area has become a newly constructed development called "Firefly Cove".

"Dirty Dancing" revues were held there in the original structure until that building was destroyed by fire. Part of the rock foundation still exists and has become a private homesite. The hotel in Virginia is still open and hosts Dirty Dancing theme weekend events regularly.

Another scene from the movie was filmed on the 16th green of the Bald Mountain Golf Course located off of Bee Tree Point at Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure.`

Cabins in Lake Lure

Visitors have many options for a cabin at Lake Lure, North Carolina. Four Seasons Cabins & Cottages is an easy walk to the beach, marina, restaurants and shopping. Premier Properties offers a variety of Lake Lure vacation rentals, from cabins to villas. Guests at The Arbor at Lake Lure may choose among romantic cabins for couples, with hot tubs beneath the stars, fireplaces and kitchens stocked with breakfast treats. Whether you are looking for a secluded location, magnificent views, lakeside living, or charming décor, you will find it at one of Distinctive Mountain Lodging's cabin rentals. For more cabins in Lake Lure, Mountain Village Chalets offers massage services in addition to decks and grills.

Other Accommodations at Lake Lure, North Carolina

The 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa has entertained guests almost since the town's founding. The inn, which claims Franklin D. Roosevelt, writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and other famous visitors as guests, is a classy Lake Lure, NC vacation spot. Artwork and antiques decorate the inn, and gardens and an outdoor pool overlook the lake. The inn is among the most popular settings for Lake Lure weddings. Since 1934, the Chalet Club has attracted people to the lodge and surrounding guest cottages with balconies, fireplaces and stunning views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Chimney Rock. Another option for a memorable experience at Lake Lure is the Lodge on Lake Lure, where visitors enjoy a bed and breakfast with antiques, art and collectibles.

Dining in Lake Lure

Whether you stay in a cabin at Lake Lure, North Carolina, reserve one of the many Lake Lure vacation rentals or come for Lake Lure weddings, dining opportunities are diverse. The Veranda restaurant at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa offers dining with views of the lake and a Sunday brunch. Visitors to the restaurant at Gaestehaus Salzburg are treated with German cuisine and Austrian pastries for dinner, a unique Lake Lure, N.C. experience. For those who love Italian food, a great choice is La Strada at Lake Lure, with a bar and outdoor dining on the deck. Lakeside Pizza offers a range of Italian dishes, and the garlic knots are not to be missed. For hearty fare in Lake Lure, Larkin's on the Lake has trout, steak, ribs and other savory entrees.