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Lake Lure

Lake Lure, North Carolina USA

Independent

“1 of the most beautiful man-made lakes”

The lake is approximately 720 acres, with about twenty-one miles of shoreline. National Geographic has called Lake Lure one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world. Located in Western North Carolina, Lake Lure sits in the heart of Hickory Nut Gorge. East of Asheville, the Rocky Broad River tears its way in a series of rapids down through Hickory Nut Gap. This crystal clear water flows through a valley shaped roughly in the form of a Maltese cross to make Lake Lure. Great stretches of water, three long bays, an island of seven acres and many small bays and inlets with a background of tree clad hills and mountains. The climate is unusually good as Lake Lure lies in the "Thermal Belt." Lake Lure and the surrounding areas are famous for hiking, bird watching, fishing (fly, spinning, lake and river), rock climbing, skiing, shopping, golfing, swimming and boating.

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Reviewed by
daniellecram

3 Reviews
9 Helpful

July 09, 2014

I've spent every summer here for the majority of my life and I am never disappointed. There's so much to do. You can take out a boat and go tubing, rent kayaks and canoes, hang out with an ice cream on the beach, fling yourself into the lake via waterslide: it's endless! There's also a secret spot to rope swing. Lake Lure is where parts of Dirty Dancing was filmed, too!!

3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Chelsea Koglmeier

Foodie
242 Reviews
216 Helpful

July 13, 2014

Rated 5.0

I raced a triathlon here and it was an insanely gorgeous place. Seems like a land of old people, but it may just have been the bit I saw. After the race, we were able to play around in the water and it was wonderful-- no nasty pond scum to be had! I would love to go back for a real vacation sometime.

2 people found this review helpful