8 Good reasons to visit Lake Lure
- One of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world consisting of 720 acres, according to National Geographic.
- Find the serenity of mountain tops or waterfalls via hiking trails and scenic drives nearby.
- Spectacular parts of Blue Ridge Mountain range including Chimney Rock and Young’s Mountain overlooking Lake Lure.
- Great location for all kinds of sports including swimming, pleasure boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding and serious rock climbing.
- Ideal location for trips to nearby attractions such as Biltmore Estate, Brevard Music Centre, Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Carl Sandburg Home, Flat Rock Theatre, Chimney Rock State Park and Du Pont State Park.
- Close to major metropolitan centres of Charlotte, Greenville – Spartanburg, Raleigh Durham, Columbia and Atlanta.
- Located in an Isothermal Belt, Hickory Nut Gorge which includes Lake Lure is warmer in winter and cooler in summer than the surrounding areas.
- Quaint mountain shops.
