Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

Wheels Through Time
Wheels Through Time Museum located in the heart of Maggie Valley, NC, is home to the world’s premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorcycles. Located 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America’s rarest and most historic classic motorcycles.

Great Smoky Mountains Railway
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers scenic rail excursions that take you from the historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina. Dine in our First Class Cars with a private attendant and breathtaking views or take it all in while riding in an Open Air Gondola! Step on board for your next rail adventure!
You can also buy packages with the train ride, which include whitewater rafting, zip lining, waterfall Jeep tours, and private parties!

Thunder in the Smokies
Thousands of bikers roll into the Great Smoky Mountains for the busiest motorcycle weekend of the year. Thunder in the Smokies Rally comes to Maggie Valley, NC every April/May and September for a weekend of fun.

Tail of the Dragon
Tail of the Dragon is America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road, with 318 curves in 11 miles. The nearby CHEROHALA SKYWAY is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other incredible roads like the DEVILS TRIANGLE, THE SNAKE, BLOOD MOUNTAIN, and some GREAT DUAL SPORT RIDING.

Cherokee Museum
The Cherokee community shows you how tradition mingles with the present, and the Oconaluftee Indian Village takes you back to 1750, well, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian takes you back all the way back to the beginnings of human existence here in these glorious, storied mountains. And because people learn best from stories, and recall best with stories, that’s how we bring the past to life here.

Unto These Hills
“Unto These Hills” is an outdoor drama that portrays the unique story of the Cherokee from a historical perspective.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

Waterfalls:

Bridal Veil Falls
Cullasaja Falls
Dry Falls
Little Bird Falls
Looking Glass Falls
Mingo Falls
Skinny Dip Falls
Soco Falls
Sliding Rock – $5 per person
Toxaway Falls
Wildcat Falls

​Hiking & Walking Trails

Below are a few of my favorite trails. For a full list of trails click here.

Waterrock Knob
Water Rock Knob is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 451.2. (moderate/strenuous),
This trail is 0.5 mile to the top, then hike back down to the parking area to watch the sunset. It does not get better than this view! It is very easy to hop onto the Blue Ridge Parkway from the cabin… just go back down to Soco Rd and take Soco Rd heading west for about 5.5 miles. Take the Blue Ridge Parkway Entrance on the right heading towards Asheville. Once you get to milepost 451.2, Waterrock Knob will be a turn-off on the left… follow that road up to the parking area.

Cataloochee​ Valley Trails
Hiking in Cataloochee Valley is a great place to go for hiking and viewing elk. This area is a part of the Smoky Mountain National Park… but you can only access it through a back entrance.

Little Cataloochee Trail – This 10-mile out-and-back trail follows an old road past historic cabins and a church and is perfect for backpacking, hiking and horseback riding.

Rough Fork Trail – This is a 12-mile out-and-back trail and is considered moderately difficult. This is a great trail for hiking, horseback riding and trail running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while out exploring.

Boogerman Trail – This 7-mile trail is considered a challenging route but is a popular trail for hiking and trail running.

Pretty Hollow Gap Trail – This is a 11-mile out-and-back trail and is considered a challenging route. Enjoy backpacking, camping, and fishing along this trail.

Sam’s Summits Loop Trail – Perfect to hike in the winter!
Spend the morning exploring the perfect winter hike. Head up Hwy 215/Lake Logan Rd to access the Sam’s Summits Loop Trail, located in the Shining Rock Wilderness area of the Pisgah National Forest. As this area borders the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is often inaccessible via the parkway in the winter due to road closures, but the trail head for Sam’s Summits is accessible year-round. A free beautifully illustrated guide is available exclusively at Haywood Visitors Center providing directions, an overview of the area, multiple trail paths, and other tips for hiking the area.



Fishing

Jonathan Creek is perfect for trout fishing. Jonathan Creek runs along Soco Road in Maggie Valley. Map of the creek.

Maggie Valley Fly Shop – (828) 593-2519

​Turning Stone’s Fly Fishing – (724) 986-2652


Fishing ​Rules & Regulations



​Misc Fun Activities

Maggie Valley Puzzle Rooms
maggievalleypuzzlerooms.com
Themed escape rooms in which you search for clues and solve puzzles.

Cold Mountain Corn Maize
www.coldmountaincornmaize.com
4168 Pisgah Dr; Canton, North Carolina 28716
828.648.8575
Enjoy both the regular and haunted corn maze, old-fashion tractor pulled hayrides, a pumpkin patch, tasty treats, roaring bonfires, and plenty of great family memories. Come on out and join in the fun!

Bicycle Rentals, Guides, and Expeditions
AE Bicycles – Waynesville, NC – 828-456-5553
Bicycle Outfitters – 59 Branner Ave. Waynesville, NC 28734 – 828-456-5663
Blue Ridge Cycling Adventures – 764 S Haywood St. Waynesville, NC 28734 – 828-452-5573

Stompin’ Ground ​
3116 Soco Road Hwy 19, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-1288

Shelton House – Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
49 Shelton St, Waynesville, NC 28786
www.sheltonhouse.org
828.452.1551


Craft Beers, Microbreweries, Wine and Distilleries

Boojum Brewing Company – www.boojumbrewing.com
The taproom has its own beers and a half dozen guest beers on draft, plus bottled selections that include alcohol-free and gluten-free beverages, wine and liquor drinks. Boojum’s beers include a chocolate milk stout, blueberry coffee porter, and a double IPA.

Frog Level Brewing – www.froglevelbrewing.com
Frog Level Brewing has some of the smoothest craft beer to touch your tongue. From the bite of our IPA to the smokiness of our Scotch Ale and other fine recipes in between, you can get a pint of any of these flavors to drink in our tasting room or get a Croaker (2 pints) or a Growler (4 pints) to take with you. If you’re hungry, bring your own food and enjoy it with any of our fine handcrafted brews inside or on our back deck overlooking the flowing creek.

The Classic Wineseller – www.classicwineseller.com
You will find a large selection of wines and craft beers on the menu from all around the world, but if you prefer something else you may always choose from the thousands of bottles in our retail shop. Select menu items feature local eggs & market-fresh produce from area farms. Call for special events & live music schedule.

B&C Winery – http://bcwinerync.com
Utilizing the Vineyards from around the world, (California, Australia, Washington State, Italy, Chile, Argentina) Chris takes the juices and skins, along with the fresh mountain spring water and creates these wines. Chris wants folks to have an enjoyable memory of the mountains along with the wines. A unique gift to give to the house sitter or pet sitter or that neighbor who may have picked up your mail and watched over your property while you were away enjoying the mountain views.