Lake Lure Tours

A $14.00 value, included in the Go Blue Ridge Card!

This attraction is seasonal and may be closed during your visit. Please verify when this attraction is open in the getting in tab below.

4 stars

Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure. Relax on one of the covered tour boats while your skipper guides you past local attractions and landmarks such as the locations used in filming the popular Dirty Dancing and the recently restored historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa. Listen to the legends and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, home to Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Seasonal
Good for families
Parking available
Restaurant or snack bar
Restrooms
Disabled access
Reservations not required

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Hours

Mid-March: Saturday and Sunday, Hourly cruises from 10:00 am-4:00 pm;
April-October: Monday-Friday, Hourly cruises from 10:00 am-6:00 pm;
(Saturday and Sunday and Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm ONLY);
November: Saturday and Sunday, Hourly cruises from 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Closed

Mid-December-Mid-March

Redemption Instructions

Although Lake Lure Tours may be operational during other times, Go Blue Ridge Card is only accepted during the hours listed on the "Overview" tab (click where it says "Overview" slightly above this text). At all other times, standard admission will apply.

Reservation Instructions

A minimum of 8 passengers will be required for a tour to depart. We highly reccomend calling ahead to ensure that enough passengers have been reserved for your desired tour time.