April & May News Tail of the Dragon

ANNOUNCING SPORTBIKE RENTALS AT THE DRAGON and surrounding area providing quality sportbikes for rent in the Tail of the Dragon area. Delivery to where you are staying. Telephone 888-914-HIRE

A HOLIDAY MOTEHOLIDAY MOTEL, Maggie Valley NC. Very motorcycle friendly, clean and affordable family owned motel in Maggie Valley where you can rest your two wheels on covered porch and put up your heals on the rocking chairs. Let us show you one of the best roads in the country. Spring Special: 10% off our posted rates NON special event weekends or BUY THREE NIGHTS GET ONE FREE for the month of April and May. Telephone 828-926-1186

BIG SNOWBIRD CREEK CABIN, near Robbinsville NC.Three bedroom home on stocked trout creek, paved access, plenty of parking. $100 off weekly rental during the month of May. Telephone 828-735-0058

BLUE BOAR INN, near Robbinsville NC.First Class Rooms for $100.00 per night plus tax for two, including a full breakfast. Must say you saw ad in the Tail of the Dragon newsletter. There is a 1 mile gravel road to the Inn, located on the North Carolina side of the Cherohala Skyway, and just a few steps from Lake Santeetlah. telephone 828-479-8126

DRAGONS REST CABINS, near Robbinsville NC.Special rates for the remainder of April and the month of May. Reserve 3 night minimum during the week (Mon-Thurs) and get the cabin for $59.95 per night, mention you saw the ad in the Tail of the Dragon newsletter. Telephone 828-479-4726

FAIRFIELD INN ALCOA TN, near Dragon.Spring Special $69.00 rate during the month of May 2010. 865-984-9350

FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT, on Hwy 28 Just minutes from the Dragon. Take advantage of our great weekday rates on Lodge Rooms in the Lodge at Fontana starting at $59 weeknights and $79 on weekends. Stop in at the Fontana Pitstop for Tshirts, lunch and your favorite beverages. Open 7 Days A Week. Telephone 800-849-2258, or 828-498-2211

GREAT SMOKYS CABIN RENTALS. "Springtacular" Vacation Specials. Stay 3 nights, get the 4th night free on vacations between March 16 - May 21. Over 50 cabins to choose from, many are motorcycle friendly. Reserve today 800-655-9771

HIGH FRONTIER CABINS near Robbinsville NC.Secluded cabins, hot tubes, wi-fi, gravel road. Spring Special 10% discount for a May or June booking, mention your Tail of the Dragon Newsletter. Telephone 828-479-8121

HIGHLAND MANOR INN Inn, Townsend TN. Roses are Red, Violets are Blue,Spring's here in the Smokies And you should be too! Don and Sandy invite you to ride the Smokies this spring and stay at the Highland Manor Inn. You'll enjoy our rooms, the privacy and the view. Relax after a great ride in your own private whirlpool. Weekday discounts are the biggest ever! Great restaurants are within walking distance. Check us out. Telephone 800-213-9462. Be sure to let us know you found us in the Tail of the Dragon Newsletter!

IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE LODGE, Cabins, Rooms, Camping near Robbinsville NC. The weather couldn't be better for riding during the early spring. Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge is in full swing with a great weekend with BMW Curve Cowboys and the Yamaha Warriors enjoying the fantastic weather and relatively traffic free roads. Head to the North Carolina mountains and beat the summer crowds. Many new additions to Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge have guest raving over the improvements. New for the 2010 is a brand new stacked stone fireplace, larger covered bike parking area. kickstand diamond plates, new motorcycle loading dock, and enclosed "Hawgs Den" atrium for dining in air conditioned room. This season we added lots of landscaping and this spring we have azaleas, rhododendrons, and lots of other flowers in full bloom around the cabins, lodge and pavilion. Our five full sized rustic cabins are the perfect motorcycle mountain retreat to host your clubs Smoky Mountain gathering. We are committed to making Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge the south's premier motorcycle destination and resort. Come see the changes and we are sure you will be another Ironhorse convert. Telephone 828-479-3864

JIMBOS FARM near Robbinsville NC. After the ride, Relax and get away from the crowd at "JIMBO'S FARM " A 53 acre Private Mountain retreat with Trout Pond. 3 bedrooms. Full Kitchen. Direct TV with 5.1 surround sound. Pole Barn to store bikes. OutBuild with extra Bathroom / Refridge / Full futon / Twin bed included at no extra charge. Firepit. BBQ. Full Brunswick pool table in Jimbo's Playroom Easy access . 3 1/2 miles to Robbinsville 3 night minimum. $175.00 per night & sales tax. $1,125.00 per week & sales tax. Telephone 954-781-6921

LUXBURY INN, Maryville TN. Bar-B-Q during your stay in Maryville /Townsend area this summer at Luxbury Inn & Suites, near Smoky Mountain Harely Davidson. Also, mention that you saw our ad in the Tail of the Dragon newsletter and receive 10% off our already great rates. Call toll free 800-780-9893.

MOUNTAIN MOTORS in Robbinsville NC. Stop by and see Val & John. Service all makes and models of motorcycles, Harley Davidson specialist. Telephone 828-479-3354

SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON
· The Shed season is now in full swing! Concerts every Saturday night through October; check website for line-up. There's always a $5 ride-up discount at the gate! Eat on-site at Stinkers BBQ, and enjoy a great show. The Shed is located at our flagship location: 1820 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN, (865) 977-1669.
· MEMORIAL WEEKEND MAYHEM May 28-30! Friday: Devon Allman's Honeytribe, Saturday: Jason & The Scorchers, Sunday: Stacie Collins. American Daredevil Bubba Blackwell stunt shows: 2 shows daily Sat. & Sun.! Tickets available at website.
Here's the latest on the new Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson outposts -- offering official Harley-Davidson apparel and motorclothes, as well as custom Harley-Davidson apparel, regional maps, and tourist information:
· Cherohala Skyway Harley-Davidson is NOW OPEN! Take a load off in rockers on the porch or in the lounge upstairs. Open 7 days: located at entrance to Cherohala Skyway on the Tennessee side. 1650 Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, (423) 253-7432.
· U.S. 129 Dragon Harley-Davidson coming soon! GRAND OPENING scheduled for May 15! 5908 Calderwood Hwy (U.S. 129), Tallassee, TN.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN MANSION, near Robbinsville NC. After a long day's ride, you deserve a little R&R. Hot tub, large dining pavilion, grill, fire pit, well-equipped kitchen, some covered parking, 6 spacious bedrooms with a total of 9 king and queen size beds, and a few roll-aways; your group of 18 to 20 or more will talk about their stay for years to come. With space and amenities to accommodate your entire group. Mention the "Tail of the Dragon Special" and receive 5% off weekend rates, or 5% off already discounted weekly rates. Smoky Mountain Mansion, minutes from the Dragon and Cherohala. Telephone 828-479-4220

SNOWBIRD LODGE on Cherohala Skyway NC. First Class Mountaintop lodge at the beginning of the Cherohala Skyway in North Carolina. Offers 25% discount to BMWOA members, or 10% to all motorcycle riders for stays of two nights or more. 828-479-3433, 800-941-9290

WHEELERS PERFORMANCE north of Robbinsville NC. Located on your way to the Dragon on US129. If you need tires or repairs see Ken. Free bike wash, free scales, free demo table of cleaning and polishing supplies, Dyno is up and running, service on all models. Telephone 828-479-4998