Resting in the heart of Hickory Nut Gorge in Rutherford County, North Carolina Lake Lure is a great place to visit. As its name suggests, the actual lake in Lake Lure is the most great attraction, both in lake activities and Lake Lure Real Estate. Lake Lure has even had a mention in National Geographic as one of the most beautiful places to live.

All kinds of activities can be enjoyed in Lake Lure. These activities include climbing, golf, swimming, canoeing, fishing, boating and water skiing.

While Lake Lure North Carolina is known for beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and real estate, is perhaps best known nationally as the location of the real life of the 1980 film "Dirty Dancing".

Nearby is the beautiful Lake Lure Chimney Rock Park – also a renowned venue in the film world as a place to shoot "The Last of the Mohicans".

Lake Lure is powered by the beautiful Rocky Broad River – the name of your line huge rocks dramatic coastline. This river is the impressive river canyon general of Rocky, which can be seen in its full glory at the top Chimney Rock.

With a population of just over 1000 residents, Lake Lure was conceived in early 1900 by the Morse family. He bought hundreds of acres, built a dam and formed the Carolina Mountain Power Company. While they lost the land and the dam in foreclosure during the Great Depression, the plant continued to provide electrical power and continues to this day. The power supply is the second to ensure water levels are maintained at acceptable levels for owners NC housing.

Lake Lure homes are an attractive offer for home buyers. With so much to do in the area and approaches to places like Asheville, people can vacation in the wilderness and still enjoy the conveniences of being close to the metropolitan attractions and day trips. And on the contrary many people in Asheville and surrounding communities have acquired Lake Lure luxury homes and properties for a quick getaway and break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The city Lake Lure is actually a little over 13 square kilometers at an altitude of just over 1100 feet, and includes the lake and the many bays and fingers his way through the city. The climate is generally mild throughout the year from that found in the thermal area of mountains and hills of western North Carolina. At an altitude of just over 1100 feet, there are plenty of walks to be had near peaks over 3000 feet!

General in Lake Lure is a pleasant and enjoyable vacation, live, work and play. With the small town feel and friendly atmosphere, real estate, camping, and daily life are attractive offers for the outdoor enthusiast free. With homes in a variety of price ranges and locations, you can get a taste of Western life from North Carolina mountains at any budget and style.

Zach Baker owns a Lake Lure home and regularly writes about Lake Lure Real Estate as well as other places of interest in Western North Carolina.

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