Lake Lure NC Rental Properties
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure is one of the most beautiful man made lakes in the country. Lake Lure sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge about 30 minutes from Asheville, NC. Surrounded by lush mountain tops and granite cliffs like Chimney Rock. There are many things to do on your net trip to Lake Lure!
Chimney Rock is famous for its gorgeous views of the gorge and the lake. this has been the filming location for scenes from movies like Thunder Road and Dirty Dancing. Enjoy shopping and dining at Chimney Rock Village.
Take a relaxing walk on the boardwalk any time of the year (free) and cross the Flowering Bridge. Enjoy a picnic by the lake owned by the town of Lake Lure. Access is provided via a town marina, beach and park. A wide sandy beach is not only at the coast. Take dip in the lake with your toes or through the water slide! the beach is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Early and late season, it's weekend only - and 7 days a week mid-June through mid-August. Admission is around $9/adults, $8/seniors, $7/age 4-12 - includes water park. No pets allowed.
Enjoy Rumbling Bald Trail during your lake stay! Now part of the Chimney Rock State Park, it is a great spot for rock climbing, bouldering and hiking the 1.5-mile loop by the boulders and cliffs.
Lake Lure offers guided boat tours and boat rentals. In April-October, relax on one of their covered tour boats while your skipper guides you past local attractions and landmarks such as the locations used in filming the popular film Dirty Dancing. Tour tickets are sold at the Marina.
All this excitement might make you hungry. Lake Lure offers a wide variety of places to chow down! Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery at Chimney Rock offers a wide variety of foods and brews, ranked the #2 restaurant in Lake Lure by Trip Advisor. Check out the daily specials at Legends at The Lake in Rumbling Bald right next to the lake!
Ranked as Lake Lure’s #1 attraction, create your zip lining and ATV memories at Canopy Ridge Farm! Exciting zip lining and ATV tours await in the Blue Ridge foothills. Nestled in the Hickory Nut Gorge, enjoy 60 acres of beautiful landscape. Accommodating ages 4 and up, enjoy a care-free yet exhilarating experience for thrill seekers and first time adventurers alike.
Book your next adventure with us. Can’t wait to see you at the lake!