OCTOBER SPECIALS
NOW OPEN: THUNDER HAWG MOTORCYCLE RENTALS New Motorcycle Rental Location in Maggie Valley NC. Offering Harley Davidson Electra Glide, Road King, Softail, and 1200 Custom for single or multiple day rentals. Rates start at $110 per day.. Offering Multiple Day Discount Rental Packages. Telephone 828-926-4400
ABBEY INN MOTEL The closest Maggie Valley motel to the Dragon, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Smoky Mountains National Park. We offer a free bike washing area with soap and towels, porches with awesome 5 mile mountain views, clean rooms and lots of free maps and information on area rides. There is a restaurant across the street open from 8am to 9pm for your convenience. Call us at 828-926-1188 or 800-545-5853 for reservations and information. Offering a 10%-15% discount off the rates rates posted on our web site with the mention of this ad.
A HOLIDAY MOTEL Clean and affordable family owned motel in Maggie Valley . We appreciate all motorcyclists and love to take care of them. We are a one level flat ground motel with outdoor pool. Covered porch parking in front of each room, bike wash area, Rocking chairs and much more. Rooms have fridge/micro/coffee/Wi-Fi. Restaurant on Site. 1/4 mile to the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. 10% off weekdays (Sunday-Thursday) rates start at only $55.00/night. (Not valid during motorcycle rally.) Telephone 828-926-1186.
CANDLEWOOD SUITES and COUNTRY INN & SUITES Just off US129 near Airport in Alcoa TN. Just 30 minutes from the Dragon. Close to Smoky Mountain Harley. Ask for Tail of the Dragon Special Rate $70 rate for the queen suite at Candlewood Suites and a $70 rate for a double queen bed room at Country Inn & Suites. Candlewood Suites 865-233-4411, Country Inn & Suites 865-273-2800
COPPERHEAD LODGE Located in Blairsville GA, near the twisties of Six Gap North Georgia
Events this fall: October 8 - The BacTracs Band, 6-10 pm
October 15 - Mike Watson Band, 6-10 pm
October 21 - Naked Winery Tasting, 7 pm
October 22 - Fedora Blues Band with a special Tribute to Johnny Cash, 6-10 pm
October 29 - Ghosts of Halloween's Past Party, DJ & Dancing, Costume Contest, 7 pm
November 5 - 2nd Annual Appalachian Chili Cook-off, Live Music, 11 am - 3 pm
November 11 - Veteran's Day Celebration, Noon
When staying in North GA, there is no better place that The Lodge at Copperhead. Paved roads, covered parking, full service restaurant & bar, weekly entertainment. Get all the details and more on our website Great rates this fall, use PROMO CODE "FALL" when making reservations. Leaf lookers package, use PROMO CODE "LEAF" and receive free breakfast everyday of your stay. Make reservations online or by calling 706-835-7433
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT and SPRINGHILL SUITES Located in Asheville NC, convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Both newly renovated. Quiet location is convenient to downtown, shopping and dining. Mountain views from the heart of Asheville. Free WI FI, 24-hour fitness center, business center, outdoor fire it, indoor pool and whirlpool. CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DRAGON DISCOUNT
DRAGON AND SKYWAY RETREAT Conveniently located midway between the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway in Madisonville. Modern 3 Bedroom/2 Bath well appointed home with 2 car garage and concrete driveway. Free breakfast including unlimited free range eggs from our farm. Offering 10% discount on weekly rental. TELEPHONE 423-442-1327. Contact Debbie and Mark at marado@bellsouth.net
FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT Located just 19 miles from the Dragon on NC28 aka Moonshiner28. Fall Special stay any night Sunday Thru Thursday Take 35% Off The rack rate on all lodging, And/or stay Friday & Saturday receive your choice of Thursday or Sunday night FREE. Offers valid through Dec. 29, 2011. Accommodations based at rack rate are subject to availability. Holidays & Blackout Dates Excluded. Advance reservations required. Fall Events: Fall Hike Week October 16-19 Includes guided hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and an all day trip to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to observe a full moon rising. Join other guests for an assortment of evening lectures and programs. Hauntober Weekend October 28-29 Events and activities kids of all ages including haunted trail hikes, face painting, pumpkin carving, ghost tours and hayrides. A Fontana Family Thanksgiving Celebration November 24-27. Special Rates for Dragon Slayer Club, If you're not a member yet, CLICK HERE to sign up today. Visit website or call 800.849.2258 for additional information.
GRAND VISTA HOTEL & SUITES Just off the beaten path, centrally located between the Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway. Fall Special on our double occupancy (2 Queen beds) or King rooms (King size bed). Rates are $85.63 including taxes. Rates are per room per night for a maximum of two persons per room. We do offer roll-a-way beds for a third person at a rate of $11.43 per night including taxes. We allow small dogs, 25 lbs or less at an additional rate of $28.56 per night including taxes. Special offers for auto and motorlcycle clubs/groups. Motorcycle friendly hotel offering hot breakfast each morning to our guest. Salt water outdoor pool (seasonal), fitness room and guest laundry available. Come stay at the Grand Vista Hotel and Suites; let our friendly staff welcome you to where you want to be when you are not at home. We also offer suites per request, for an additional cost. TELEPHONE 423-884-6200
GREAT SMOKYS CABIN RENTAL October Special book 4 nights and get the 5th night FREE, or book a week and receive the 6th and 7th nights FREE. Fall Photo Contest - For reservations with dates from now until 11/15, upload a photo from your stay to enter to win a free 2 night stay at one of our cabins!. With over 40 cabins (many are motorcycle friendly) spanning through Western North Carolina as far East as Dillsboro/Sylva. Great Smokys Cabin Rentals is the company for you! From rustic cabins to luxury cabins, we have it all! Call our toll-free number between 8 AM & 8 PM and let us assist you in finding the perfect vacation cabin rental for your Smoky Mountain getaway. TELEPHONE 800-655-9771 or 828-488-4630
GRIFFIN CABINS We have 2 properties located ¼ mile from downtown Robbinsville and two cabins 4 miles from Robbinsville on 143 west.Ride the Tail and then Tailgate at Griffin Cabins. And as always, you will find fresh eggs and homemade jam in the fridge!
HAMPTON INN & SUITES, Cashiers-Sapphire Valley Private mountain retreat just off US 64 minutes from Cashiers North Carolina. Complimentary hot breakfast, WIFI, beverage area, fitness center, indoor pool, laundry, meeting rooms. Just 14 miles to Highlands and Moonshiner 28 and 30 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mention this add and 10% off standard rate on weekends (Friday & Sat), 20% off during week (Sun-Thur). Mention Tail of the Dragon or code "TOD", must call to make discount reservations, does not apply to online reservations. Discount doesn't include any applicable taxes and based on availability. Also special rates for groups and clubs - talk to Michelle, sales manager. TELEPHONE 828-743-4545 HAMPTON INN, Maryville TN Just 30 minutes from the Dragon, near Devils Triangle, Cherohala. Close to Smoky Mountain Harley. REQUEST TAIL OF THE DRAGON SPECIAL RATE $89 (not available during home UT football weekends). TEL 865-984-0110
IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE LODGE will be open until Nov. 1st. The fall colors are emerging and the temperatures are perfect at 50 degree nights and 70 degree days. Most fall days are sunny and clear. Gather your friends and plan your ride to the Smoky Mtns. Ironhorse has plenty of rooms, camping sites, RV sites, during the weekdays when you can have the roads to yourself. There is nothing better than carving a curve on smooth asphalt, having lunch with friends and returning to Ironhorse for a great dinnertime meal and fireside chat. Ironhorse has camping, bunkhouses, rustic cabin rooms and full cabins plus dining in our pavilion where we serve both breakfast and dinner most every weekday and for sure on weekends. Call ahead to check on dinner menu and reservations. There are still rooms on weekends and you are invited to join these groups during their events. Victory Group 10/7-8th, V Strom 10/13-10/15, BMW Atlabta 10/15, Curve Cowboys 10/21-10/22, Motoquest Tours 10/23-10/25, CMA Barry G group 10/28-10/29. Over the winter months, Ironhorse will be planning a major expansion of our upstairs mezzanine and will reopen in April 1, 2012. To all of our guest and friends of Ironhorse, Charlene, John and Ironhorse staff all look forward to your safe return in 2012. Telephone 828-479-3864 LUXBURY INN, Maryville TN Mention that you read about us in the Tail of the Dragon and receive a 10% discount off our regular rates. These large suites are located in the heart of Maryville and only 1.4 miles from Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson Shed. Visit website or call 1-800-738-9839 and make your reservation today! MICROTEL of Bryson City NC Managed by a Harley rider and certainly biker friendly with 59 rooms, spacious parking lot, bar & grill on site. Cleaning cloths are available for bikers as well as a water hose. Prepackaged map packet directions to the Dragon, Cherohala, Great Smokies, Highlands 64, FootHills parkway and The Road to Nowhere. 828-488-7900. Offering a 15% discount to all bikers on their bikes. MOUNTAIN MOTORS in Robbinsville NC The Original Biker Shop of the Dragon Since 1991. Stop by and see John & Val Feil. We've been Wrenching & Riding for over 35 years. Full service shop, Parts, Leathers, Gear, & Accessories, Free Maps & Area Info, Tailof thedragon.com Dealer, Located on US129 in Robbinsville NC (828) 479-4488 Ask for 10% discount to all motorcycle and car clubs and U.S. Veterans. MOUNTAIN VIEW CABINS Located just off the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN. Very nice, clean, affordable cabins, and rooms. Private bathrooms, linens, cooking options, heat/ac, TV, campfire area, free wifi at Riverfront Lodge. Some cabins have hot tubs. Larger cabins have Jucuzzi, hot tub, and pool table. No cleaning fees, No 2 night minimum, and bonus 10% Tail of the Dragon discount with a 2 night stay, starting prices $39.95+tax. Call (423)519-2000 MOUNTAIN VACATION DEALS EARLY FALL SAVINGS Make any new early fall booking for any of our 8 cabins and receive an additional 10% discount. Off season pricing and an extra discount. What could be better !!! You must mention "Early Fall Savings" when booking to receive the discount. Not good on previous bookings. Discount on stays from 8/17 to 9/24 only. TELEPHONE 800-995-8558 or 828-538-1413
OFF THE DEEP INN Cabin Rentals near Robbinsville, NC Brand new cabins on NC28 aka Moonshiner28, minutes from the Dragon. Private deck, level parking, Charcoal Grill. special offer for weeknights only. October Special buy two week nights and get the 3rd night free (Sun - Thur only, excluding weekends). Call (828)479-1251
PUNKIN CENTER INN & DRAGON PITT BBQ located just 9 miles south of the Dragon at the intersection of US129 and TN72 (on the Dragon/Cherohala Loop). Stop by and welcome the owners Dennis and Jane Dearing. Room rates start at $59.95. The Dragon Pitt BBQ shack is right next door to the Inn and we make great pulled pork, burgers and Blt's with friendly service and atmosphere. Telephone 865-253-3566
RIVER COVE CABINS, Murphy, NC Located near all the great roads of North Carolina and north Georgia. 3 Night Dragon Special $165. 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
THE SIMPLE LIFE CAMPGROUND AND CABINS Located within walking distance to Robbinsville and Lake Santeetlah.Offering Camping Cabins for 2 or The Big Dawg's House that sleeps 6 plus. Tent and RV sites too. Covered Motorcycle Parking. Military (past or present) receive 25% camping discount anytime. Just mention you saw this special in the Newsletter. Call us (828) 788-1099
SAN RAN MOTEL Located in downtown Robbinsville on US 129. Covered bike parking. Paved parking for trailers. Reasonable rates. Clean and biker friendly. TELEPHONE 828-479-3256 Offering $5 off each night if you mention Tail of the Dragon Newsletter.
SLEEP INN of Bryson City NC Managed by a Harley motorcyclist and biker friendly. Plenty of trailer parking, special bike parking, cleaning cloths, maps and directions to the Dragon, Cherohala, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies. Outdoor swimming pool. October Special 1 night stay save 15%, 2 night stay save 20% 866-939-0998 SMOKY MOUNTAIN MANSION Ride the Dragon - stay at the Mansion. Now partnering with sportbikes4hire.com - simply fly in, get picked up at the Knoxville or Asheville airport, delivered to the Mansion with the ride of your choice, and ride the best roads in America. When it's time to go home, you will be delivered back to the airport. Come experience the Smoky Mountain Mansion this fall, and make your plans to stay even longer in 2012. Paved roads to front door, covered parking. Special $99/room mid-week October-December, 2011 at the Smoky Mountain Mansion. Be sure to mention "Tail of the Dragon ad". The Smoky Mountain Mansion features six bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths. Some covered parking, space, comfort, privacy. Only two miles from Lake Santeetlah, featured in Southern Living, July, 2011. Call 828-479-4220 or e-mail us at info@smokymountainmansion.com. Many bike clubs and car clubs consider the Smoky Mountain Mansion their home in the mountains. SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON Concerts every Saturday night through October; check SHED 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, Tel 865-977-1669. Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson Outposts official Harley-Davidson apparel and motorclothes, as well as custom Harley-Davidson apparel, regional maps, and tourist information: Cherohala Skyway Harley-Davidson. 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. Tel. 423- 253-7432. US129 Dragon Harley-Davidson, just north of the Dragon and Foothills Parkway on US129! Tel. 865-856-5942
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
TAIL OF THE DRAGON VACATION RENTALS aka THE TREETOPS Three large vacation homes located 1 mile from the beginning of the Cherohala Skyway in NC, and 18 miles from the Dragon. Large garages, game rooms, hot tubs. WE HAVE OPENINGS IN OCTOBER, MENTION THIS NEWSLETTER AND ASK FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNT. Telephone 800-768-7129 or 828-479-8400 TAPOCO LODGE IS NOW OPEN. Historic Tapoco Lodge features Elegant Suites, Riverfront Rooms and Yellow Hammer Mountain Rooms. Also full, king and queen size accommodations in 18 elegantly rustic cabin rooms. Jasper's is open for dinner on Thursday, Firday, and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and brunch on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., reservations only. Dinner starts at $42 for a 5 course meal. Call 828-498-2325 for room reservations, group requests, and dinner reservations. TELLICO KATS DELI, on Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN Great sandwiches at the Tellico Kats Deli on the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains TN. Dine on the river and enjoy fresh deli sandwiches. Open for the season. Tel 423-253-3411 TWO WHEEL INN Located on US129 just south of Robbinsville NC. Call 828-479-4248. Thank you for another successful year at Two Wheel Inn!! Two Wheel Inn IS OPEN, don't confuse with Two Wheels Only in Suches GA which closed in March. THUNDER MTN GENERAL STORE, DELI & VACATION RENTAL Last stop before the Cherohala Skyway in North Carolina. Souvenirs, supplies, deli, and fuel. This thriving business is For Sale by Owner for $339k (due to owner's illness) TEL 828-479-4171 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 WHEELS THROUGH TIME MUSEUM Located 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Maggie Valley, world's premier collection of rare American Vintage Motorcycles. Tel 828-926-6266 May 1 - November 30, 2011 Open: Thursday-Monday Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: Adults: $12 |
