My wife and I are planning a trip to this area next May. I'm looking for tips on any must do's. We like back road carving scenic vistas and some short easy hikes. I think Asheville NC is a pretty central place to stay for a week. If anyone thinks otherwise your expertise is welcome.
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planning a trip blue ridge parkway smokey mountians and tail of the dragon
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Grandpot
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In Saluda, NC, there is Green River Road going into the Green River Gorge. It makes the Dragon look like an Interstate. Then from Marion, NC, take Hwy 80 up to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Also, go to Maggie Valley and see the Wheels Through Time Museum. It's one of the best privately owned motorcycle museums in the world.
Also, go to Maggie Valley and see the Wheels Through Time Museum. It's one of the best privately owned motorcycle museums in the world.
Highwayman2013
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Maggie Valley would be a great place to stay. Check out this site for all things in that area. http://tailofthedragon.com/
Deanna777
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http://tailofthedragon.com/[/QUOTE Thanks for the link, the link is very useful, and full of info. I will have to put this on my Bucket list for sure. Deanna
TommyBwell
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Here is another link with some info.
http://smokymountainrider.com/blue-ridge-motorcycle-rides-stay/
They have a map of the Parkway that I feel sure you can order from the forest service.
the Little Switzerland Inn is just off the Parkway and very motorcycle friendly.
http://smokymountainrider.com/blue-ridge-motorcycle-rides-stay/
They have a map of the Parkway that I feel sure you can order from the forest service.
the Little Switzerland Inn is just off the Parkway and very motorcycle friendly.
Highwayman2013
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be sure to do the cherohola skyway. it not far from the dragon. long sweeping curves be vey careful on the dragon
https://www.google.com/#q=cherohala+skyway
https://www.google.com/#q=cherohala+skyway
Devious56
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Go to this link for another idea concerning a trip to the mountains.
http://www.spyder1attitude.com/Events.html
David
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blacklightning
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We go every year. Maggie Valley is definitely the best place to be in the center of it all. From there, you have easy access to the Dragon, Cherohola Skyway, Moonshiner 28, the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Rattler, Wheels Through Time Museum, Devils Triangle, etc. There are also some other roads that are a stretch for a days ride, but may be with it (the Snake, Damascus Rd, Hwy 80, Mt. Mitchel, etch). And if you want to slow things down and do some site seeing, you can do Cherokee, Gatlinburg, or Pigeon Forge. Enjoy yourself.
ingramwc
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My better half and I stayed near the Little Switzerland Inn, it is a nice place and it is right off the Blueridge Parkway. It is also on Rt. 226A which we discovered in nicknamed "Diamondback" a very twisty road. We thought it was a great area to pivot from, lots of things in the nearby area.
Thanks to everyone for the information. Lots more to digest now ,after a quick review Cherokee is looking better than Asheville. I should have added we will be trucking down from northern New Hampshire. I was debating stopping in Virginia and riding the parkway but we think we would want the truck for a rainy day.
MouthPiece
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The ride from Franklin to Brevard is really nice. Can't remember the name or number of the road. Lotta waterfalls.
Chris
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blacklightning
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I am not familiar with Brevard, but I do know that hwy 28 goes through Franklin and Highlands. Loads of views and waterfalls to see there.
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blacklightning
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I think you would be happier in Cherokee than Asheville. Don't overlook Maggie Valley either. There are a load of hotels along hwy 19 (Soco Rd.) and a couple of resturants. Maggie Valley will also put you very close to Waynesville, which would have other resturants, a Walmart, KMart, and other things that you could possibly need. I like taking hwy 19 over to Cherokee and such when heading out sometimes, but you can also have easy access to 74 which will get you to some of your destinations a little faster. The BRP can easily be acccessed from 19 between Cherokee and Maggie Valley. Then you can swing by and check out Mt. Mitchell (highest point east of the Mississippi.)
I could go on and on, but I just get excited when I think about going to the area. I am in the process of planning a trip for our Mens ministry at church. We will probably stay in Robbinsville for easy access to the 10 commandments in the woods near Murphy, NC.
Smokeymoutains
On my four tips the last three years have stayed in Gatlinburg. There is several motels there with covered parking and at that time of year they are real reasonable and the location is very good to hiking and all the mountian roads. Have found that most of the motels in Cherokee cost is higher because of the casino and a lot more places to eat in the Gatlinburg area.
On my four tips the last three years have stayed in Gatlinburg. There is several motels there with covered parking and at that time of year they are real reasonable and the location is very good to hiking and all the mountian roads. Have found that most of the motels in Cherokee cost is higher because of the casino and a lot more places to eat in the Gatlinburg area.
you must try this one...did it from mt airy nc 2 years ago on the spyder
all of route 16 in va is good
http://www.roadrunner.travel/2012/11/04/virginia-state-route-16-becomes-the-back-of-the-dragon/
all of route 16 in va is good
http://www.roadrunner.travel/2012/11/04/virginia-state-route-16-becomes-the-back-of-the-dragon/
blacklightning
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Yep, did that one too on one of our trips to Boone. My daughter has 1 more year up there at App. State, so I am sure I will be riding it again. We normally do that whenever we are also doing the "Snake"
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