Voted one of the Top 10 "Most Beautiful Man Made Lakes in the World" by National Geographic, it is easy to see why Hollywood had chosen Lake Lure and this picturesque part of the country to film these two successes.Īside from the beautiful backdrop and Hollywood’s pick, residents of Lake Lure know this area for what it is to them. "The Last of the Mohicans" was also filmed at Lake Lure. "Dirty Dancing" was not the only film that put Lake Lure on the map. Also near Firefly Cove at Lake Lure is the famed Lake Lure Inn and Lake Lure’s beach where many ‘Who’s Who’ have come to vacation in the mountains during the summers over the years. Firefly Cove at Lake Lure is close to Chimney Rock Park and the restaurants/shops have been built all around it – all this being just 5 minutes walking distance from Firefly Cove. The spectacular scenery here at Lake Lure makes for a great backdrop indicating the lifestyle that this area affords in Western North Carolina. Hollywood picked a great spot to film the movie.
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Who ever would have thought this film, would become a blockbuster at the box office! But indeed it did and now that Patrick Swayze has passed on, the remnants of the Boys Camp, now at Firefly Cove at Lake Lure, such as stones from the Camp Dining Hall chimney and movie posters framed are displayed in Firefly Cove at Lake Lure’s Clubhouse. This land was the ideal setting for the Hollywood movie, "Dirty Dancing" starring Patrick Swayze. Hence, this property now called Firefly Cove at Lake Lure is very attractively located. In the backdrop are mountains which lead into a National Park Trail System, perfect for hiking, walking and biking.
Ideally situated, this Boys Camp set along Lake Lure is ideal for boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Firefly Cove at Lake Lure, a property located in Lake Lure, North Carolina was formerly a Boys Camp for many years.
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