Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The lake covers over 700 acres with more than 20 miles of shoreline. Lake Lure was selected by National Geographic as one of the Ten Most Spectacular man-made lakes in the World. The Rocky Broad River is a series of rapids flowing down through Hickory Nut Gorge, feeding into Lake Lure. Lake Lure is located 14 miles east of Hendersonville.

The lake offers a marina, boat tours and a sandy beach. Call Lake Lure Tours at 877-386-4255.

For additional information visit the web site of the Town of Lake Lure at www.townoflakelure.com or the Chamber of Commerce at www.hickorynut.org.

The Grey Rock community of Lake Lure was the site of the 2006 Home & Garden Television (HGTV) Dream Home 2006. Dream Home