Why you'd want to live in Lake Lure

Lake Lure is one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located nearly 27 miles from Asheville, it sits in the Hickory Nut Gorge and is surrounded by beautiful mountain tops and granite cliffs. Chimney Rock sits right above, showcasing the spectacular views of the lake and gorge. Lake Lure has been a popular filming location for scenes from the movies Dirty Dancing, Thunder Road, A Breed Apart, The Last of the Mohicans, and Firestarter. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, this is the place for you. Take a walk on the boardwalk and cross the Flowering Bridge, enjoy a peaceful picnic by the lake, get your gears turning at the Buffalo Creek Park Mountain Biking Trail, or venture through town, where you’ll find unique shops and restaurants.