Black Bear Cottage
Sightseeing
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful drive. This overlook is a must see! On a clear day, you can see all the way to Tennessee. Sunsets are popular! And picnic tables are provided.
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Waterrock Knob
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful drive. This overlook is a must see! On a clear day, you can see all the way to Tennessee. Sunsets are popular! And picnic tables are provided.
Enjoy touring this posh estate, built in 1905, by the Vanderbilts. Wander the gardens, visit the winery and shops, enjoy a meal. (We like Cedric’s the best!)
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StEnjoy touring this posh estate, built in 1905, by the Vanderbilts. Wander the gardens, visit the winery and shops, enjoy a meal. (We like Cedric’s the best!)
It’s about a hundred steps to climb, and completely worth it. Natural beauty.
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Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationIt’s about a hundred steps to climb, and completely worth it. Natural beauty.
So much history! It’s truly a moving story, beautifully presented. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Cherokee.
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I-Museum yase-Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdSo much history! It’s truly a moving story, beautifully presented. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Cherokee.
A remarkable collection from local craftsmen
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The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyA remarkable collection from local craftsmen
Just inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, via the Cherokee entrance
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Mingus Mill
Mingus Creek TrailJust inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, via the Cherokee entrance
Food scene
Creekside seating, live music, microbrews
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BearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco RdCreekside seating, live music, microbrews
Creekside seating, live music (no cover charge!) and good food - you can find us there most summer Sunday afternoons outside listening to the band.
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Valley Tavern
2550 Soco RoadCreekside seating, live music (no cover charge!) and good food - you can find us there most summer Sunday afternoons outside listening to the band.
Oh gosh just the best food. Note: make a reservation, all the locals love this place and it stays busy.
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Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco RdOh gosh just the best food. Note: make a reservation, all the locals love this place and it stays busy.
Known for their prime rib… but I always leave room for that cheesecake…
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J. Arthur's
2843 Soco RdKnown for their prime rib… but I always leave room for that cheesecake…
Espresso drinks to die for. And a drive through, if you don’t have time! Listen, if you like the flavored stuff, Christine has a creation called White Sprinkle (ignore the name and trust me) hot or iced, this combination of espresso, white chocolate and salted caramel is spectacular. Tell Christine that Sandee said hello. ❤️
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Organic Beans Coffee
3680 Soco RdEspresso drinks to die for. And a drive through, if you don’t have time! Listen, if you like the flavored stuff, Christine has a creation called White Sprinkle (ignore the name and trust me) hot or iced, this combination of espresso, white chocolate and salted caramel is spectacular. Tell Christine that Sandee said hello. ❤️
Everything on the menu is good! I really like to order off the chalkboard when you first walk in (daily specials) because the chef has really thrown his heart into them.
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Sweet Onion
39 Miller StEverything on the menu is good! I really like to order off the chalkboard when you first walk in (daily specials) because the chef has really thrown his heart into them.
Awesome Waynesville microbrewery with a deck in the water, and live music. Food selection is impressively yummy.
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Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StAwesome Waynesville microbrewery with a deck in the water, and live music. Food selection is impressively yummy.
Waynesville microbrewery with the best burger in town. (I always opt for the fried green beans with mine!)
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Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StWaynesville microbrewery with the best burger in town. (I always opt for the fried green beans with mine!)
That white pizza though…. Chicken and artichokes, hey order me one To Go. 😉
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Sauced - Pizza, Tacos, Taps
190 N Main StThat white pizza though…. Chicken and artichokes, hey order me one To Go. 😉
Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco RdFamily tradition, generations of it!
By all means, ask for outside seating! And they have a beef au jus sandwich on a pretzel roll that’s fabulous…
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Pin High Bar & Grille
1819 Country Club DrBy all means, ask for outside seating! And they have a beef au jus sandwich on a pretzel roll that’s fabulous…
Groceries
Offers curbside pickup if you order via their website
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Ingles Markets
259 Barber BlvdOffers curbside pickup if you order via their website
Instacart will deliver. Tell them 448 Johnson Branch Rd, Maggie Valley and be sure to mention the little stone bear that marks your driveway.
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Publix Super Market at Waynesville Pavilion
124 Frazier StInstacart will deliver. Tell them 448 Johnson Branch Rd, Maggie Valley and be sure to mention the little stone bear that marks your driveway.
Convenience store with a small selection of meat and produce, and a cafe’.
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Teague's Grocery and Café
130 Soco RdConvenience store with a small selection of meat and produce, and a cafe’.
Saturday morning shopping. Doesn’t get any more ‘fresh local’ than this, folks!
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Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon StSaturday morning shopping. Doesn’t get any more ‘fresh local’ than this, folks!
Sports and Activities
Bring your suit and a towel! Good times - the water propels you across the slick rock and deposits you in a deep cold pool at the end!
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Sliding Rock
Bring your suit and a towel! Good times - the water propels you across the slick rock and deposits you in a deep cold pool at the end!
Isifunda seSki saseCataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge RdNantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Whitewater rafting!
Tubing in Deep Creek is THE way to spend a hot summer day!
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Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdTubing in Deep Creek is THE way to spend a hot summer day!
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrWhodunnit for the whole family - reservations recommended
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Maggie Valley Puzzle Rooms
20 Kyles WayWhodunnit for the whole family - reservations recommended
Shopping
Different Drummer Pottery
2614 Soco RdSeven Silver Seas
521 Soco RdCrafted in Carolina
3073 Soco RdFudge. And oh gosh turtles. Bring me one. Or three.
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Maggie Mountaineer Crafts
2394 Soco RdFudge. And oh gosh turtles. Bring me one. Or three.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Local parks, places to grill out and chill out!
The town of Maggie Valley has tons of info, including parks with picnic tables and grills! https://maggievalleync.gov/community/living-here/facility-and-parks-locator-living-here/