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Oct 7, 2021 · Day 1: 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa. Start your walk down Dirty Dancing memory lane in the town of Lake Lure, where a handful of scenes were filmed. Check in to the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, where Patrick Swayze, portraying bad-boy dance instructor Johnny Castle, and Jennifer Grey, the beloved Frances “Baby” Houseman, stayed during filming.
May 10, 2019 · The iconic 80’s movie that made everyone want to dance like Baby and fall in love with a guy like Johnny, was filmed at Lake Lure – a popular tourist attraction in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Credit: Lake Lure Flowering Bridge by www.facebook.com. Located about a half hour’s drive from Asheville, Lake Lure ...
Cabin Info. MUST CALL HOTEL TO DIRECT BOOK (828) 625-2525. (All cabins require a two night minimum stay for booking). The larger of the two “Dirty Dancing” themed cabins, this 600 sq ft unit offers plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. Johnny’s Cabin features a comfortable king bed, sleeper sofa, jet tub, and kitchenette (no stove).
If you are looking for privacy, book one of our spacious cabins. Featuring two “Dirty Dancing” themed cabins, the larger of the two, “ Johnny’s Cabin “, offers a large Jacuzzi room, wet bar and kitchenette, a large bedroom, full bathroom, and a front porch. “ Baby’s Bungalow “ includes a Jacuzzi, wet bar and kitchenette, bedroom ...
Jan 20, 2024 · The Lift Scene at the Lake. One of the most iconic dance scenes in the movie “Dirty Dancing” takes place at Lake Lure, known as the lift scene. This scene is a pivotal moment in the film where Baby (played by Jennifer Grey) and Johnny (played by Patrick Swayze) practice their dance routine in the water.
- “Have The Time of Your Life” at The Dirty Dancing Festival
- The Dirty Dancing Festival Lake Lift Competition
- Dirty Dancing Festival After Parties
- Golf at Bald Mountain Golf Course
- Sleep Where The Stars from Dirty Dancing Stayed
- Dance on The Famous Floors at The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant
- View A Dirty Dancing Film Location from A Boat
Morse Park Meadows (Welcome Center at Lake Lure) 2932 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure 28746 One of the best ways to start your Dirty Dancing-themed adventure is by attending the Annual Dirty Dancing Festival in Lake Lure in September. I attended the 8th Annual Dirty Dancing Festival and the festival has continued to grow bigger and better each year. Th...
The best part of the Dirty Dancing Festival, in my opinion, is the Lake Lift competition. The participants have two practice lifts before making their third try count. Their final lift is judged by how long the partner is held in the air by the lifter and how long the partner can hold their position as “Baby” with toes pointed, arms out, and legs l...
Just because the festival is over doesn’t mean that the party has to end. Two area resorts (Rumbling Bald Resort and Lake Lure Inn & Spa) both host Dirty Dancing Festival After Parties with live music and lots of FUN!
162 Mountains Blvd, Lake Lure, NC You can enjoy scenic views of the mountains and golf the par 3, 16th hole which was a scene location from the original “Dirty Dancing”movie.
Sleep at the hotel where Dirty Dancing cast members Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze stayed during local filming at Lake Lure Inn & Spa. If you want an even more themed experience, you can even rent a Dirty Dancing-themed cabin ( “Baby’s Bungalow” and “Johnny’s Cabin” ) The Lake Lure Inn & Spa is conveniently located across the street from the beac...
910 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC The iconic final dance scene performed by “Johnny” and “Baby” in Dirty Dance took place on the wood that was salvaged from the gymnasium and installed at the Inn’s foyer. Dance a few steps in the foyer and then enjoy a great dinner with a gorgeous Mountain View from the side patio. The “Artistry of Cheese” features th...
2930 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure, NC 28746 Enjoy a relaxing day on the water with a pontoon boat tour with Lake Lure Tours. The lake is also one of the places where Baby and Johnny’s practiced for their lake lift scene in the movie. During peak season, Lake Lure Tours offers boat tours every hour on the hour. I would recommend scheduling ahead of time...
Several areas of Lake Lure were used in the filming of the 1987 classic film Dirty Dancing. While filming, many of the cast and production team stayed at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa. The majority of filming was done at a former Boy's Camp. The camp gymnasium was the filming location of both the talent show and the final dance scene in the movie. The cabins for Johnny and the other staff ...
