Starswept Studio in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Sightseeing
Soco Falls
U.S. Highway 19Beautiful place to drive for a sunset. Less than a 30 minute drive from our house.
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Waterrock Knob
Beautiful place to drive for a sunset. Less than a 30 minute drive from our house.
Isifunda seSki saseCataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge RdRidge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!
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I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Oconaluftee
1194 Newfound Gap RdRidge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway
Devil's Courthouse Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayMingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee Reservation1 hr drive from our place. Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular and beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina. And it's perhaps the easiest to view (one of the few accessible roadside waterfalls, making it perfect for folks with mobility and walking challenges). The name "Looking Glass" comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on its sides in the winter and then glistens in the sunlight like a mirror or looking glass. Looking Glass Creek, which flows past the rock, is also named for its impressive natural structure. Its easy accessibility makes Looking Glass Falls a popular spot for travelers along U.S. 276, Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, near Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy nice views from the parking area along the road. Or take a short walk for a closer look. The waterfall is 60 feet tall.
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Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 2761 hr drive from our place. Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular and beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina. And it's perhaps the easiest to view (one of the few accessible roadside waterfalls, making it perfect for folks with mobility and walking challenges). The name "Looking Glass" comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on its sides in the winter and then glistens in the sunlight like a mirror or looking glass. Looking Glass Creek, which flows past the rock, is also named for its impressive natural structure. Its easy accessibility makes Looking Glass Falls a popular spot for travelers along U.S. 276, Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, near Brevard in the Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy nice views from the parking area along the road. Or take a short walk for a closer look. The waterfall is 60 feet tall.
The elk of Cataloochee Valley wander free and wild in the valley (no cages or fences), so it’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of wildlife viewing. But with a little lesson on the elk and how to best enjoy their beauty, you’ll be all set for an incredible adventure. Cataloochee is a remote area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so once you leave Highway 276 there is no food, gas, or other commercial services available. Another thing to note: there’s only one road in, so please practice caution and remember to share the road with your fellow wildlife enthusiasts. Wanna tip? Fill up your car, grab some snacks or picnic items, and make one last pit stop before heading into the valley.
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Cataloochee Valley - Elk Watching
The elk of Cataloochee Valley wander free and wild in the valley (no cages or fences), so it’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of wildlife viewing. But with a little lesson on the elk and how to best enjoy their beauty, you’ll be all set for an incredible adventure. Cataloochee is a remote area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so once you leave Highway 276 there is no food, gas, or other commercial services available. Another thing to note: there’s only one road in, so please practice caution and remember to share the road with your fellow wildlife enthusiasts. Wanna tip? Fill up your car, grab some snacks or picnic items, and make one last pit stop before heading into the valley.
Biltmore
1 Lodge StClingmans Dome Visitor Center
Clingmans Dome RoadFood scene
The breakfast options they have are vast and the service is amazing.
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Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco RdThe breakfast options they have are vast and the service is amazing.
Awesome beer selection and the food is good. They are walking distance from our place.
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BearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco RdAwesome beer selection and the food is good. They are walking distance from our place.
Good food and within walking distance
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Legends Sports Bar And Grill
3865 Soco RdGood food and within walking distance
Great local Mexican food and only closed on Wednesdays.
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Guayabitos
3422 Soco RdGreat local Mexican food and only closed on Wednesdays.
Great breakfast and opened most days of the week.
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Country Vittles Family Style Restaurant
3589 Soco RdGreat breakfast and opened most days of the week.
The Valley House
2549 Soco RoadBest Fried Chicken in Maggie Valley. Large portions and great food.
Always great food and an impressive beer selection. One of our favorite places to go.
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Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StAlways great food and an impressive beer selection. One of our favorite places to go.
Brickhouse Burgers & Pizza
3914 Soco RdGreat pizza and good burgers.
Entertainment
Harrah’s has a bunch or great restaurants, gambling, concerts and live events, as well as a brand new Wicked Weed.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrHarrah’s has a bunch or great restaurants, gambling, concerts and live events, as well as a brand new Wicked Weed.
Only open Friday and Saturday night. This place is an amazing amount of fun to go and just watch or go and line dance or clog.
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Stompin’ Ground
3116 Soco RdOnly open Friday and Saturday night. This place is an amazing amount of fun to go and just watch or go and line dance or clog.
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnMaggie Valley Axe Lounge