But is it the best one to come out of the state? Our friends at BetCarolina have it ranked high, but not first. compiled a list of movies filmed in North Carolina and ranked them based on a point system. I’m sure you know that the classic 80’s film was shot at Lake Lure, NC. But don’t worry, I did think of one that actually shot in North Carolina (and made this list)- Dirty Dancing. I just remember hearing about it when they did the premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Even more surprising? I’ve never seen it. My mind instantly went to the Disney classic “Cars”. And it wasn’t filmed because it’s animated. Mainly when I have the attention span and time! And honestly, the first film that came to my mind when I saw this list, well actually I don’t think it was made in North Carolina at all. I’m not a movie buff, though I do enjoy watching them from time to time. And this certainly includes North Carolina. While Hollywood gets the glamour and notoriety, plenty of iconic films have been shot all over the United States. And yes we aren’t New York or California but that doesn’t mean some fantastic movies weren’t filmed in North Carolina. North Carolina may not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of film production. But, I’d love to see the real Dirty Dancing lodge where a large amount of scenes filmed. And, I even went on a girls’ trip and took the “Dirty Dancing Cruise” on the lake. Many of us know the spots in Lake Lure, North Carolina where famous scenes of the film took place. Plus, with the beautiful natural surroundings, there’s plenty of outdoor activities for guests even if they aren’t die hard film fans. Of course, the film played off of a resort in the Catskills called “Grossinger’s.” However, in the film the name became “Kellerman’s.” And, fans of the film have long since visited the famed lodge on a 2600 acre nature preserve in Virginia.Īnd, with the “Dirty Dancing Weekends,” Mountain Lake Lodge offers guests everything from salsa dancing lessons to movie trivia nights and scavenger hunts themed around the beloved film. And, leaning into the history, the lodge recently announced a 2023 event schedule giving fans of the film a chance to immerse themselves in a true Dirty Dancing experience. According to Thrillist, Mountain Lake Lodge is where the movie filmed decades ago.
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