Food Scene
Watch your favorite sports while enjoying great southern comfort food.
14 locals recommend
Legends Sports Bar And Grill
3865 Soco RdWatch your favorite sports while enjoying great southern comfort food.
This wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant is located at the base of our mountain. Very reasonably priced
food and friendly staff. Excellent Margaritas, too!
25 locals recommend
Guayabitos
3422 Soco RdThis wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant is located at the base of our mountain. Very reasonably priced
food and friendly staff. Excellent Margaritas, too!
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StExcellent contemporary cuisine.
Delicious ice cream and yogurt. Just down the street from our Carolina Mountain Dream home.
Old Soco Road
Old Soco RoadDelicious ice cream and yogurt. Just down the street from our Carolina Mountain Dream home.
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco RdExcellent Italian meals in a contemporary setting.
J. Arthur's
2843 Soco RdUpscale restaurant in the heart of Maggie Valley
Hurley's Creekside Dining & Rhum Bar
4352 Soco RdGreat family restaurant
Family owned serving lots of local com fort food.
7 locals recommend
Carver's Maggie Valley Restaurant
2804 Soco RdFamily owned serving lots of local com fort food.
Fat Buddies Ribs & Barbecue
193 Waynesville PlazaBest barbeque in the area.
Haven't tried it yet, but I hear great things about this place. Music on weekends
116 locals recommend
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StHaven't tried it yet, but I hear great things about this place. Music on weekends
Apple Creek Cafe
111 N Main StPerfect place for lunch
All you can eat family style restaurant serving up reasonably priced meals
15 locals recommend
Country Vittles Family Style Restaurant
3589 Soco RdAll you can eat family style restaurant serving up reasonably priced meals
Sagebrush Steakhouse
895 Russ AveHigh quality food at reasonable prices.
Just enjoyed a fantastic dinner at this newly opened Italian restaurant in Maggie Valley. Run by a friendly executive chef with reasonable prices in a cozy setting. Highly recommended.
Country Vineyard Cafe
2549 Soco RdJust enjoyed a fantastic dinner at this newly opened Italian restaurant in Maggie Valley. Run by a friendly executive chef with reasonable prices in a cozy setting. Highly recommended.
Everything Else
Very conveniently located near our home is the Maggie Valley Golf Club. Play a round of golf and also enjoy quality dining. Non-members are also able to participate in many of the club's activities.
30 locals recommend
Maggie Valley Club
1819 Country Club DrVery conveniently located near our home is the Maggie Valley Golf Club. Play a round of golf and also enjoy quality dining. Non-members are also able to participate in many of the club's activities.
A unique venue, this performing company offers one-of-a-kind mtn music and dancing, such as square dancing, line dancing, clogging, and two stepping, performed to country bluegrass and gospel music.
15 locals recommend
Stompin’ Ground
3116 Soco Rd A unique venue, this performing company offers one-of-a-kind mtn music and dancing, such as square dancing, line dancing, clogging, and two stepping, performed to country bluegrass and gospel music.
Another great golf course located in nearby Waynesville.
14 locals recommend
Laurel Ridge Country Club
49 Cupp LnAnother great golf course located in nearby Waynesville.
Guests stay at Carolina Mtn Dream instead of Harrah's so that they can enjoy a few hours at the tables & slots and then come back to relax in Maggie Valley & avoid the impersonal, crowded hotel feel.
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrGuests stay at Carolina Mtn Dream instead of Harrah's so that they can enjoy a few hours at the tables & slots and then come back to relax in Maggie Valley & avoid the impersonal, crowded hotel feel.
A great place for whitewater rafting. Beginner's can start with Levels 1-2 & those with more experience can try more advanced areas. Also enjoy trout fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking & zip lines.
45 locals recommend
Nantahala Lake
A great place for whitewater rafting. Beginner's can start with Levels 1-2 & those with more experience can try more advanced areas. Also enjoy trout fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking & zip lines.
One of the best ski resorts this side of the Rockies. At a peak elevation of 5400 feet, it is typically the first ski resort to open and the last to close. Slopes range from beginner to expert.
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdOne of the best ski resorts this side of the Rockies. At a peak elevation of 5400 feet, it is typically the first ski resort to open and the last to close. Slopes range from beginner to expert.
18 hole par 68 public golf course, 5000 yards with clubhouse and pro shop
12 locals recommend
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
756 Golf Course Rd18 hole par 68 public golf course, 5000 yards with clubhouse and pro shop
Zip lines, bridges, rappel. Located 20 minutes north of Asheville
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdZip lines, bridges, rappel. Located 20 minutes north of Asheville
Sightseeing
Luxurious family home of George & Edith Vanderbilt is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago and tells the stories of their lives. Largest home in USA
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StLuxurious family home of George & Edith Vanderbilt is a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago and tells the stories of their lives. Largest home in USA
Adjacent to the Great Smoky Mtn Natl Pk “Unto These Hills,” depicts the history of the Cherokee people from the height of their civilization to the Trail of Tears, when they were driven out of NC
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdAdjacent to the Great Smoky Mtn Natl Pk “Unto These Hills,” depicts the history of the Cherokee people from the height of their civilization to the Trail of Tears, when they were driven out of NC
The country's first school of forestry. It is open for tours, has guided tours and live presentations
68 locals recommend
Cradle of Forestry in America Heritage Site
11250 Pisgah HwyThe country's first school of forestry. It is open for tours, has guided tours and live presentations
Your trip will not be complete without taking a scenic drive on the Pkwy. It's one of the most visited scenic drives in the country with picnic areas, trails, restaurants and gas stations.
250 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayYour trip will not be complete without taking a scenic drive on the Pkwy. It's one of the most visited scenic drives in the country with picnic areas, trails, restaurants and gas stations.
Home to the world's premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorycles. This All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America's rarest and most historic classic motorcycles.
92 locals recommend
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnHome to the world's premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorycles. This All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America's rarest and most historic classic motorcycles.
Open air cars depart from Bryson City for a leisurely ride through the nearby towns and wooded areas
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StOpen air cars depart from Bryson City for a leisurely ride through the nearby towns and wooded areas
Panoramic, 75-mile view overlooking Lake Lure make it a popular destination for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
184 locals recommend
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StreetPanoramic, 75-mile view overlooking Lake Lure make it a popular destination for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
A special program has re-introduced Cataloochee Valley Elk population – once missing for a span of more than 150 years – back into the area. A beautiful site when they come out at sunset to graze.
50 locals recommend
Cataloochee
A special program has re-introduced Cataloochee Valley Elk population – once missing for a span of more than 150 years – back into the area. A beautiful site when they come out at sunset to graze.
A quaint area with specialty shops & wonderful restaurants surrounded by magnificent views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway.
32 locals recommend
Downtown Waynesville Association
9 S Main StA quaint area with specialty shops & wonderful restaurants surrounded by magnificent views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mother Nature created one of the most natural of all wonders. Heated deep within the earth, the mineral waters are famous for their legendary healing powers.
158 locals recommend
Hot Springs
Mother Nature created one of the most natural of all wonders. Heated deep within the earth, the mineral waters are famous for their legendary healing powers.
Mother Nature created one of the most natural of all wonders. Heated deep within the earth, the mineral waters are famous for their legendary healing powers.
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Mother Nature created one of the most natural of all wonders. Heated deep within the earth, the mineral waters are famous for their legendary healing powers.
The peak that's the namesake for Charles Frazier's best-selling book and movie is an all-day strenuous hike no matter which route you take. Reference local hiking guides for maps, directions.
7 locals recommend
Cold Mountain
The peak that's the namesake for Charles Frazier's best-selling book and movie is an all-day strenuous hike no matter which route you take. Reference local hiking guides for maps, directions.
Soco Falls
U.S. Highway 19Gorgeous, isolated waterfall with a viewing deck.
Extraordinary panorama afforded from these hot air giants.
21 locals recommend
Asheville Hot Air Balloons
20 Sand Hill RdExtraordinary panorama afforded from these hot air giants.
Covering more than 500,000 acres surrounding Asheville, the forest offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling, and tubing.
279 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Covering more than 500,000 acres surrounding Asheville, the forest offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling, and tubing.
Entertainment & Activities
There is a 3.7-mile walking trail around the lake, seasonal boat rides, a playground area for young children, two museums, a swimming pool, miniature golf, shuffleboard, and tennis.
138 locals recommend
Lake Junaluska
759 N Lakeshore DrThere is a 3.7-mile walking trail around the lake, seasonal boat rides, a playground area for young children, two museums, a swimming pool, miniature golf, shuffleboard, and tennis.
Another great place to visit in the winter. Just across the entrance to Cataloochee Ski Resort, Tube World is fun for the whole family
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdAnother great place to visit in the winter. Just across the entrance to Cataloochee Ski Resort, Tube World is fun for the whole family
A 60 foot waterfall ending in a pool. Bathrooms, showers, and lifeguard seasonally.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
A 60 foot waterfall ending in a pool. Bathrooms, showers, and lifeguard seasonally.
Visit with Santa and his elves, relive the Christmas story, ride the Rudicoaster. Great fun for the little ones.
28 locals recommend
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
571 Wolfetown RdVisit with Santa and his elves, relive the Christmas story, ride the Rudicoaster. Great fun for the little ones.
Undrgoing renovation and some new attractions are now open July - October. Ride the mile-high chair lift, zoom through the air on zip lines and kids will enjoy attractions just for them.
7 locals recommend
Ghost Town In The Sky
16 Fie Top RdUndrgoing renovation and some new attractions are now open July - October. Ride the mile-high chair lift, zoom through the air on zip lines and kids will enjoy attractions just for them.
Great fun for kids - pan for gold and precious gems. Open year round
9 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine
971 Tsali BlvdGreat fun for kids - pan for gold and precious gems. Open year round
Fie Top Flumes
1332 Fie Top RdWinter and summer tubing.
Dollywood Family Amusement Park nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is only about 1.5 hours away. Plenty of rides and plenty of lovely attractions.
796 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood Family Amusement Park nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is only about 1.5 hours away. Plenty of rides and plenty of lovely attractions.
Tennessee's largest water park. We had a great time with our kids. They offer a great variety of slides and attractions.
796 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdTennessee's largest water park. We had a great time with our kids. They offer a great variety of slides and attractions.
Two-hour and all-day horseback rides for adults and children over 6. Reservations required.
23 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ranch
119 Ranch DrTwo-hour and all-day horseback rides for adults and children over 6. Reservations required.
Full-service recreation center with indoor pool & water park, basketball, weights, cardio equipment and more. Park in surrounding center has disc course, soccer fields, tennis courts, and playground.
Old Armory Recreation Center
44 Boundary StFull-service recreation center with indoor pool & water park, basketball, weights, cardio equipment and more. Park in surrounding center has disc course, soccer fields, tennis courts, and playground.
Appalachian Amusement Center
49 Adventure ParkExperts teach you to fly in the vertical wind tunnel.
Arts & Culture
Famed banjo picker Raymond Fairchild plays every night, with occasional guests.
Maggie Valley Opry House
3605 Soco RdFamed banjo picker Raymond Fairchild plays every night, with occasional guests.
A two-week international festival held in late July. Performers from all over the world take up residence in the mountains and perform throughout the region.
10 locals recommend
Folkmoot USA
112 Virginia AveA two-week international festival held in late July. Performers from all over the world take up residence in the mountains and perform throughout the region.
Extensive collection of crafts, artifacts, and antique furniture located in the historic Shelton House in downtown Waynesville.
13 locals recommend
Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage, and Crafts
49 Shelton StExtensive collection of crafts, artifacts, and antique furniture located in the historic Shelton House in downtown Waynesville.
Shopping
An emporium filled with everything for line in the last century and today in historic downtown Waynesville.
60 locals recommend
Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StAn emporium filled with everything for line in the last century and today in historic downtown Waynesville.
Full service motorcycle shop featuring Harley-Davidson products.
Smoky Mountain Indian Motorcycle at Smoky Mountain Steel Horses
82 Locust DrFull service motorcycle shop featuring Harley-Davidson products.