June & July 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. Clean and affordable family owned motel in Maggie Valley. We appreciate all motorcyclists and love to take care of them. Covered porch parking in front of each room, bike wash area and much more. Summer Special: 10% off weekdays (Sunday-Thursday) our high season rates start only @$55.00 Telephone 828-926-1186

BIG SNOWBIRD CREEK CABIN, near Robbinsville NC.Three bedroom home on stocked trout creek, paved access, plenty of parking. Great rates. 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

BLUE STRADA MOTORCYCLE RENTALS AND SCENIC TOURS Full Service Tours and Rentals of Adventure bikes that are ideal for ridingin the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains' great twisty roads. Delivery &Pick-up upon request for rentals arriving in Charlotte. Private guidedtours are a specialty.

DRAGONS REST CABINS, near Robbinsville NC. 10% off for the month of June & July, ( 2 night min ) $74.70 per night after tax. Discount does not appy for weekends or Holidays. Mention you saw the ad in the Tail of the Dragon newsletter. Telephone 828-479-4726

FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT, on Hwy 28 Just minutes from the Dragon. Inn Rooms, Cabins, Camping, RV sites, Marina, Dining, Bar, everything you need. 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

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

ALL NEW HUDDLE HOUSE in Robbinsville NC
Opening May 24. Covered cycle parking and outside dining on the patio. Located in Robbinsville NC, on US129 south of town 1/2 mile. New owner is a motorcycle enthusiast.

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.

MICROTEL of Bryson City NC
Managed by a Harley rider and certainly biker friendly w/ 59 rooms, spacious parking lot, bar & grill on site. Cleaning cloths are available for bikers as well as a water hose. Prepackaged map packet w/ directions to the Dragon, Cherohala, Great Smokies, Highlands 64, FootHills parkway and The Road to Nowhere. Bike Trailers welcome. 828-488-7900.

MOUNTAIN MOTORS in Robbinsville NC. Stop by and see Val & John. Service all makes and models of motorcycles, Harley Davidson specialist. 10% Discounts offered to all Bike & Car clubs, Veterans, Military, AARP & AAA members!
Telephone 828-479-3354

RIVER COVE CABINS, Murphy, NC 3 Night Special $165 (Sun-Thurs)Affordable Riverfront Kitchenette Cabins on the Nottely River. Prices from $65-$85 a night. 450 feet of river frontage on 3 acres of flat level land, perfect for motorcycle parking right outside your cabin. Wood burning fireplace cabin, jacuzzi cabins and 1 and 2 bedroom cabins. Telephone 828-644-9979

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.
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 drive, you deserve a little relaxation in a place that offers far beyond the basics. The Smoky Mountain Mansion features 6 spacious bedrooms with a total of 9 king and queen size beds and a few roll-aways. We can accommodate groups of up to 18 to 20, or just a few couples. Our well-equipped kitchen, covered parking, hot tub, large open-air dining pavilion, grill, fire pit, game room, and hot tub make even the most road weary guest wake up and smell the roses. June and July are almost booked, with a couple of good weekends and mid-week availability. We suggest booking now for August, September and October, as those dates are starting to go. Mention the "Tail of the Dragon Special" and receive 5% off weekend rates and 5% off already discounted weekly rates. Minutes from the Dragon and Cherohala, and two miles from the lake. 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

TELLICO KATS DELI Great sandwiches at the Tellico Kats Deli on the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN. Dine on the river and enjoy fresh deli sandwiches.

TWO WHEEL INN near Robbinsville NC Where your motorcycle gets a room too! $5.00 off per night Sunday thru Tuesday (if available) offer good until June 30th. Mention Tail of the Dragon - Call 828-479-4248.

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