This North Carolina Lake Town Among Most ‘Mesmerizing’ And Its Not Where You Think
There is a huge difference between ocean life and lake life. At the beach you might have to compete for space in the middle of the summer but lake life is much more laid back. This North Carolina lake town named among the most mesmerizing and it’s not where you think.
When I first saw this story, I thought of Lake Norman immediately. It’s huge, it’s beautiful and it’s popular. But it didn’t make the list. The Travel chose 13 most mesmerizing lake towns across the United States. And I was super excited that this North Carolina lake town is among the most mesmerizing and its not where you think.
The Travel had high standards in their quest to find the most mesmerizing lake towns. They considered destinations that are peaceful, are picture perfect, and have an abundance of water activities with programs for both kids and adults.
The Travel really went for lake towns near mountains and have a look and feel of summer resorts. The Travel also looked at the way residents combined history and local culture. When you consider everything that was criteria in this study it is easy to see why this North Carolina lake town is among the most mesmerizing and it’s not where you think.
According to the report from msn.com. our very own Lake Lure, North Carolina made the list. As many of you know I have a long and storied history with Lake Lure. I spent my summers there growing up and even unofficially named “Miss Lake Lure” back in nineteen hundred and never you mind.
Not only is Lake Lure, North Carolina absolutely gorgeous it is like stepping back in time. You won’t find a commercial franchise there. It is mostly locally owned and operated restaurants and shops. And of course you know “Dirty Dancing” was filmed there. With it’s beautiful location, rich history and easy access to Asheville it is easy to see why it got the recognition it deserves. For more information and to get the whole list, check it out right here from msn.com.