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NEW: THUNDER HAWG MOTORCYCLE RENTALS, Maggie Valley NC 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. Telephone 828-926-4400 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING APRIL 2012, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
ABBEY INN MOTEL, Maggie Valley NC 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. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING APRIL 2012, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
A HOLIDAY MOTEL, Maggie Valley NC 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. OPEN YEAR ROUND CALL FOR SPECIAL WINTER RATES. Telephone 828-926-1186.
BIG SNOWBIRD LOG CABIN, near Robbinsville NC Secluded Cabin with hot tub & wrap around deck directly on the creek. 2 bedroom with Loft & 3 bath, sleeps 8. Pavillion with Bonfire Pit on creek. Paved to drive with large parking. Hot tub on deck overlooking Big Snowbird Creek. WiFi. TELEPHONE 828-713-8855 OPEN YEAR ROUND
CANDLEWOOD SUITES and COUNTRY INN & SUITES, Alcoa TN 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, near Blairsville GA Located in Blairsville GA, near the twisties of Six Gap North Georgia OPEN YEAR ROUND RATES AS LOW AS $59 NOW THROUGH MARCH.
Winter Events: 11/24/11 - 11 am - 6 pm - Thanksgiving Feast Buffet
12/17/11 - 7:30 pm - Special Christmas Show by Nashville Unleashed
12/30-01/01 - Viva Las Vegas Weekend
01/14/12 - Pig Roast
01/21/12 - von Grey in Concert
02/11/12 - Valentines Heart Ball
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 Make reservations online or by calling 706-835-7433
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT and SPRINGHILL SUITES, Asheville NC 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 PIT INN & DRAGON PITT BBQ, (formerly the Punkin Center Inn) near Maryville TN 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 DRAGON PIT INN WILL BE CLOSED FOR A FEW MONTHS THIS WINTER AND REOPEN JAN 2, 2012 - DRAGON PIT BBQ CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AND REOPEN APRIL 1, 2012. FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT, near Robbinsville NC Located just 19 miles from the Dragon on NC28 aka Moonshiner28. OPEN YEAR ROUND Fontana Village Resort Holiday Highlights & Specials Fontana Village Resort Lodging Special: Buy 2 Nights Accommodations & Get Your Third Night Free on all accommodations through March 31st, 2012. Includes lodge rooms and cabins. * Thanksgiving Weekend at Fontana. Come enjoy the late fall with a full weekend of fun and a classic Thanksgiving Dinner in the Mountview Restaurant. Visit the event page online for a full schedule of holiday dinner hours, activities and entertainment schedule CLICK HERE New Years Eve In The Smokies with Fireworks at Midnight: Ring in 2012 at Fontana Village Resort. December 31st is a Saturday this year. Add Friday or Sunday night to your reservation and receive 50% of the published rate on you lodge or cabin. Events include a dinner party with champagne toasts and party favors at the Mountview Restaurant, live music in the events hall and Fireworks at Midnight on the Village Green. Visit the event page online for a full schedule of holiday dinner hours, activities and entertainment schedule CLICK HERE 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, Vonore TN 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, Bryson City NC area Great Smokys Cabin Rentals is open all winter. Black Friday sales from 11/25 to 11/28 on reservations with dates between 11/29 - 12/20. Wacky Snowman Photo Contest for guests from 11/16 - 01/03/12 to win a free 2 night stay. 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 OPEN YEAR ROUND GRIFFIN CABINS, near Robbinsville NC We have 2 properties located ¼ mile from downtown Robbinsville and two cabins 4 miles from Robbinsville on 143 west. Griffin Cabins has had the best year so far! We have met many wonderful people from all over the United States and Canada. We are going to winterize everything except the Cabin after Thanksgiving. We will keep the Cabin open for visitors that would like to visit our beautiful mountains during the winter. Mention the Tail of the Dragon newsletter and receive a 10% discount on your stay at the Cabin. WE HAVE ONE CABIN OPEN DURING THE WINTER, ALL CABINS WILL BE OPEN FOR THE SEASON BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2012, NOW TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
HAMPTON INN & SUITES, Cashiers-Sapphire Valley NC P 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
HIDDEN CREEK CABINS, near Bryson City NC Cabins of every size in the Bryson City area. From creekside cabins for a couple to lodges for a group of 30. Choose from creekside, forest or mountain top locations. Ammenities and rental rates vary. Some with hot tubs. TELEPHONE 888-333-5881 OFFERING 15% OFF TO MOTORCYCLE GUESTS OPEN YEAR ROUND
IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE LODGE, near Robbinsville NC Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge would like to thank all our guest and friends for a great 2011 season. Starting in December, we begin expansion of the pavilion upstairs game area and additional private theater for viewing movies. Charlene is working on new menu items for next season. We will reopen on April 1st of 2012. Our guest can view the renovations on our Facebook pages. Once again we look forward to hosting your motorcycle groups and vacation next season.Telephone 828-479-3864 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING APRIL 1, 2012, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
KOA TELLICO PLAINS, Tellico Plains TN located right on the Tellico River at Hwy 360 and Hwy 165 (Cherohala Skyway). Full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and sleeping cabins. Outdoor camping kitchen available. Paved access. TOLL FREE 888-562-4711 OR 423-253-2447 DIRECT CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING MARCH 16, 2012, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
LUXBURY INN, Maryville TN Mention that you read about us in the Tail of the Dragon and receive a 20% discount off our regular rates through January, close to Smoky Mountain Harley and the Shed's Winter Sessions Series. 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. As always, Mountain Motors will be open for year round retail, parts and service repairs for all makes and models of bikes. Our hydraulic shop is also open year round. Our winter hours change though as of December 1st, which will be 10am-5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays. We are are currently accepting Christmas lay-a-way plans and we will still be offering our usual 10% discounts to our customers on all retail products and parts. We offer this to all bike and car clubs, U.S. Veterans and active military, and Senior Citizens. And of course, we are a Tailofthedragon.com dealer. Located on US129 in Robbinsville NC (828) 479-4488 OPEN YEAR ROUND
MOUNTAIN VIEW CABINS, Tellico Plains TN 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 OPEN YEAR ROUND CALL TONI FOR FOR SPECIAL WINTER RATES.
OFF THE DEEP INN, near Robbinsville NC 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. Call (828)479-1251 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING MARCH 2012, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
POISON BRANCH RENTALS near Robbinsville NC Located minutes from Robbinsville. three bedrooms, 2 baths, covered porch, complete kitchen, laundry. Trailer parking available. Complete linens and towels provided. Cleaning fees included in rental rates. Special Rate through 2011 $50 per night. TELEPHONE 828-479-6680 OPEN YEAR ROUND
RELAX INN in Bryson City NC Conveniently located in downtown Bryson City within walking distance to the Great Smoky Mountain Railway and downtown shopping/dining. Open year round. Pet friendly. Free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Large outdoor pool. TELEPHONE 828-488-2127 OPEN YEAR ROUND
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, perfect for cold winter nights. Telephone 828-644-9979 OPEN YEAR ROUND
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. OPEN YEAR ROUND
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. Special 1 night stay save 15%, 2 night stay save 20% 866-939-0998
SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON Winter Shed Sessions Series begin December 2011 and include a Rockin New Year's Eve party visit 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. Closed for Winter US129 Dragon Harley-Davidson, just north of the Dragon and Foothills Parkway on US129! Tel. 865-856-5942 Closed for Winter
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 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING APRIL 2012, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
TAPOCO LODGE, near Robbinsville NC Historic Tapoco Lodge located just 2 miles from the Dragon. 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. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING LAST WEEKEND IN MARCH, TAKING 2012 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 OPEN YEAR ROUND, 10am-5pm, CLOSED TUES & WED UNTIL APRIL 1
TWO WHEEL INN, near Robbinsville NC Located on US129 just south of Robbinsville NC. Call 828-479-4248. Thank you for another successful year at Two Wheel Inn!! CLOSED FOR THE SEASON, REOPENING END OF FEBRUARY or MARCH 2012 - WEATHER PERMITTING, TAKING 2012 RESERVATIONS
THUNDER MTN GENERAL STORE, DELI & VACATION RENTAL, near Robbinsville NC 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 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON STARTING MIDDLE OF DECEMBER
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 OPEN WINTER MONTHS ON LIMITED BASIS, CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
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 Open: Thursday-Monday Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: Adults: $12 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
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