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What BestPlaces Users Say about Lake Lure
Lake Lure, North Carolina is a small town located in the western part of the state. It is known for its scenic beauty, as it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by the picturesque Lake Lure. With a population of just over 1,000 residents, Lake Lure offers a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents. However, as with any place, there are pros and cons to living in Lake Lure, and many users have shared their experiences and opinions on the Best Places website.
According to the user reviews on Best Places, the overall consensus is that Lake Lure is a beautiful and tranquil place to live. User "Jane" raves, "I have lived in Lake Lure for 20 years and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. The views are breathtaking and the community is so welcoming." Similarly, user "Mike" states, "My family and I moved to Lake Lure a year ago and we have never looked back. The natural surroundings and friendly neighbors make it the perfect place to call home."
While the natural beauty of Lake Lure is highly praised, some users have pointed out the drawbacks of living in a small town. User "Sarah" mentions, "The lack of diversity and entertainment options can make it feel isolated at times. You really have to make an effort to find things to do." Similarly, user "John" adds, "The job market is limited and the cost of living is a bit high compared to nearby cities. It can be challenging to find employment opportunities here."
Despite some concerns, most users seem to have a positive view of living in Lake Lure. User "Kelly" sums it up by saying, "I have lived in many places around the country, but Lake Lure is by far my favorite. The sense of community and the natural beauty make it a special place to call home." Overall, it seems that the residents of Lake Lure value the small-town charm and natural surroundings, but also acknowledge the limitations of living in a remote location.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Lake Lure with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lake Lure
The best vacation place I've ever been to! - 6/2/2019
I was only here on vacation for about a week or so...
But in this relatively-short span of time, I came to not only love this place, but also adore it. I also adore the state of NC itself for two reasons...1: It has mountains, plus the tallest mountain East of the Mississippi River. It's also steeped in rich history, from the times of the Native Americans, to the time when European Settlers came to the country in the 1500's. But what I really liked about this town was how quiet and secluded it was. It might be to expensive for me to live there now, but it's one of the best places I've ever been to in the United States of North
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Greatest kept secret retirement community - 3/13/2011
Lake Lure has a retirement community that has been slowly discovered -
Rumbling Bald Mountain Resort. This small lake area community has beautiful mountain views, friendly neighbors and a charm that few places that we have lived in has ever had.
My wife and I moved there 7 years ago to escape the Florida crowds, crime and rush, rush atmosphere.
We now have amazing friends and neighbors, unbelievable views, lake activities, workout areas, tennis, golf, 3 swimming pools and a safe
place to live without locking your doors and worrying about somebody breaking into your car.
There is always something to do and then there is peace and quiet that is always welcome.
When a couple of friends came to visit us from Florida a few years ago, we took our daily morning walk and the spouse commented on the scent in the air that she couldn't quite figure out what it was, her husband said " It's the fresh air". Sometimes the simple things like good clean air are
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The Best in Western NC - 4/23/2010
Hello
My wife and I have lived in Lake Lure in the Hickory full time since 2002. It is in many ways the best kept secret in Western NC. We live in the Rumbling Bald resort at the north end of Lake Lure. In the resort, we have access to the scenery and general fun of crystal clear mountain water. In the summer months, the water is warm at the first 5 - 8 feet and then the temperature drops quickly. You can see your feet in the water when you swim. For a guy who grew up in the Great Lakes part of the country, this was amazing.
Raising children here has always ben tough because the Hickory Nut Gorge sits at the corner of several differtn countiers and therefore not well served We are getting a new charter school in 2010 which will open the Gorge up to new families with with children. On one hand the remote, isolated quality of the Gorge will change, but it will over time, change for the good.
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