The town is known for its lake that sits in the center, and for the Lake Lure Inn, a historic inn where the cast and crew of the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" stayed during filming.

Chimney Rock mayor decries online rumors amid rebuild In front of Lake Lure Inn Dec. 14, volunteer groups hosted a Christmas celebration and fundraising event with over 3,000 people in attendance.

National Lake Lure, the NC town decimated by Helene, is an iconic filming site Lake Lure is located in Rutherford County, about 40 miles southeast of Asheville.