Top 10 most beautiful man-made lakes in the world by National Geographic, Lake Lure is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Located just south of Chimney Rock, NC, United States, about 27 miles from Asheville.

Lake Lure Tours offers boat trips, including champagne and dinner cruises, and rentals of motorized and non-motorized boats. During the warmer months, enjoy the beach at Lake Lure and its new water activities area, the Beach Water Works. The nearby beach is also open seven days a week from 10 AM to 6 PM between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Fun family restaurant that is known for their award-winning pork barbecue and serves Texas style beef brisket, an array of Cajun dishes, down-home side dishes, baby back ribs, and smoked chicken.

Hours: Mid-March–May and September–November: Monday–Friday, 10:00–6:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm . June, July, and August: Daily, 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Closed: Mid-December–Mid-March.