Adam and Loriel’s Great Smoky Mountains Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Soco Falls
U.S. 19Beautiful waterfall just a short drive from Maggie Valley.
Sliding Rock
Fantastic place to take kids for a short tour and to meet some farm animals. Also has an amazing gift shop!
9 locals recommend
Winchester Creek Farm
386 Walker RdFantastic place to take kids for a short tour and to meet some farm animals. Also has an amazing gift shop!
Blue Heron Whitewater
35 Little Pine RdGreat place for whitewater rafting!
Simply fantastic views even from the parking lot. Family friendly and an easy hike.
87 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob
Simply fantastic views even from the parking lot. Family friendly and an easy hike.
A “must do” hike located in Pisgah National Forest and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Moderate 2-5 mile round trip hike.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailA “must do” hike located in Pisgah National Forest and off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Moderate 2-5 mile round trip hike.
Snow tubing fun for everyone, and a little kid play area for those not tall enough to ride a snow tube. Tube world is just minutes from the cottage.
40 locals recommend
Cataloochee Tube World in Maggie Valley
4721 Soco RdSnow tubing fun for everyone, and a little kid play area for those not tall enough to ride a snow tube. Tube world is just minutes from the cottage.
Signature hike of Maggie Valley with 360 degree views and trip to the highest cabin in the Smokey Mountains. Moderate hike 3-5 miles round trip.
12 locals recommend
Purchase Knob
Signature hike of Maggie Valley with 360 degree views and trip to the highest cabin in the Smokey Mountains. Moderate hike 3-5 miles round trip.
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276
Rivers Edge Outfitters
61 Big Cove RdGreat place for local fishing trips and information.
Cooper Creek Trout Farm
3365 Coopers Creek Rd
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
3374 Soco RdWonderful place for skiing for all ages! Very close to the cottage.
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdWonderful place for skiing for all ages! Very close to the cottage.
Scenic Tours & Adventures
Smokemont Riding Stables Barn
135 Smokemont Riding Stables RdFood scene
A must stop during your visit for a fantastic breakfast. Get there early to avoid a wait, especially on weekends.
83 locals recommend
Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco RdA must stop during your visit for a fantastic breakfast. Get there early to avoid a wait, especially on weekends.
Great place to eat in or grab some take out. Just a few minutes from the cottage.
18 locals recommend
Brickhouse Burgers & Pizza
3914 Soco RdGreat place to eat in or grab some take out. Just a few minutes from the cottage.
The Buttered Biscuit
1226 Dellwood RdLocal favorite for breakfast!
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco RdExcellent Italian Food!
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StSouthern comfort food!
Organic Beans Coffee
3680 Soco RdAwesome local coffee shop!
Maggie Valley Sandwich Shop
2914 Soco RdBest sandwiches in Maggie Valley!
The Valley House Bar & Restaurant
Fantastic southern home cooking
Chef's Table
30 Church StFine dining experience.
Twisted Spoke
J. Arthur's
2843 Soco RdSightseeing
Fantastic place to visit for those interested in history and of course motorcycles!
92 locals recommend
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnFantastic place to visit for those interested in history and of course motorcycles!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry St
Maggie Valley Rock Shop
3894 Soco RdDay Trips
Cherokee
Biltmore Estate
1 Lodge Street
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrShopping
A must stop shop for a variety of art and gifts all done by local artists.
A must stop shop for a wide variety of art and gifts all done by local artists.
Momma T's Mountain Made
3451 Soco RoadA must stop shop for a wide variety of art and gifts all done by local artists.
Jelly Belly's Mountain Gift
3477 Soco RdGreat place to take the kids for an activity on a raining day as well as some shopping.
MT Creations LLC
Great place to take the kids for an activity on a raining day as well as some shopping.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Local Shuttle Service
Until very recently, the best way to get around the area was with a car/rental car, but there is now a shuttle service for the area.
WNC Shuttle