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 Located southeast of
Hendersonville
just below
Chimney Rock Park is sparkling
Lake Lure, selected by
National Geographic as one of the ten most spectacular and beautiful man-made
lakes in the world. Over 1,500 acres of crystal clear water and 27 miles of
inviting shoreline await the visitor to this majestic body of water. Marina and
sandy beaches are open to the public, and boat
tours of the lake, offered by Lake Lure Tours, are a popular attraction. The
boat tour dock is located at Lake Lure Marina, off of highway 64/74A.
Website:
Lake Lure Boat Tours
Location: Southeast of
Asheville
Distance: From Asheville, approximately 30 miles, a 45-minute drive
Address: Lake Lure Boat Tours, 2830 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746 (located at
Lake Lure Marina)
Telephone: Lake Lure Tours: 828-625-1373, 877-386-4255
Hours: Lake Lure Tours: March-November. Daily cruises on the
hour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fees: Lake Lure Tours: $14 adults, $6 children 6-15, 5 and under free; Swimming at beach, no
fee.
Allow: Cruises take one hour
Tips: Lake Lure has an excellent beach at the northern end of the lake near the
Marina. Opens in May.
Nearby:
Chimney Rock Park
Directions: From Hendersonville, take Hwy. 64 West. Turn right on Hwy. 74. Go
through Chimney Rock to Lake Lure.
From Asheville, take I-240 East to Exit 9 (Bat Cave, Blue Ridge Parkway) and
continue on Hwy. 74A through Hickory Nut Gap and Chimney Rock. Lake Lure is one
mile past Chimney Rock.
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