Movie fans from across the United States visit to look over the film's location site. We have our fair share of families that have been coming for years and years. But we are seeing a large influx of people who want to do the active stuff - hike, mountain bike, kayak. Mountain Lake caters to the interests of adults and children through a host of recreational activities. It was named one of the South's most popular places for family reunions by Southern Living magazine.
Guests can try their hand at archery, shop for souvenirs, have a massage, learn boccie bowling.
They can play pool, table tennis, air hockey and pinball in the activities barn. They can take a sunset wine and cheese cruise or sing Karaoke during the Saturday night entertainment hour. However, most folks prefer just sitting in the gazebo and listening to the gentle splash of wavelets against the shore. Fourteen trails fan away from the hotel grounds and wend through lands held by the Wilderness Conservancy at Mountain Lake. Mountain biking is another way to go for those who can handle the thrills and spills.