MAY 2012 - DISCOUNTS AND OPENING DATES
A HOLIDAY MOTEL, Maggie Valley NC Biker owned one level motel with covered porch parking in front of each room, bike wash area, rocking chairs and much more. Rooms have fridge/micro/coffee/Wi-Fi & HBO and brand new pillow top mattresses. Restaurant on site serving great breakfast and lunch. 1/4 mile to the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. Room rates in May start at $49.00/night. Maggie Valley became one of the most popular motorcycle destinations with the best roads all around us and you never get caught in the traffic in Maggie!!! Telephone 877-686-4386 Telephone 828-926-1186.
STAY ON THE CREEK Two secluded cabins on Big Snowbird Creek within walking distance. Large fire pit, covered picnic area. Plenty of trailer parking, paved access, easy motorcycle access. Great for group or just rent one cabin. See SNOWBIRD ESCAPE and BIG SNOWBIRD CREEK CABIN Also see nearby SNOWBIRD CREEKHOUSE on Little Snowbird Creek, difficult motorcycle access.
BIKER BARN Located just 9 miles North of Blairsville at the Traffic Light Intersection of Murphy Hwy US19/129 & Nottley Dam Road GA325 Motorcycle apparel & accessories, motorcycle trailers. Towing, Transport, Storage. Closed Monday. Tue - Sat 9:30am till 5:00 pm Sun 10:am till 4:pm
Biker Barn is now carrying some new items for this season. We have Milwaukee Motorcycles Boots for men & women, The Plug & Go for your cellphone, GPS or MP3 player that attaches to the handlebar and charges as you're riding and The Go Pro Camera and supplies for videoing your experience while riding The Tail of the Dragon and The Gauntlet. Offering $100.00 off any trailer in stock for the month of May. TELEPHONE 706-781-6729
COLVINS CATERING BBQ at the Tail of the Dragon TShirt Shack at Deals Gap Home of the Notorious Pig, pulled port, ribs, brisket and chicken BBQ. The BBQ truck will be parked at the the Tail of the Dragon TShirt Shack at the Dragon on weekends (look for the big Tail). Also available for group catering. Renting a cabin for a few days? Colvins Catering can stock your cabin with enough fresh smoked BBQ for the whole gang. Telephone 828-735-1741
CHILHOWEE MOUNTAIN RETREAT Located just off the Foothills Parkway. A quiet, peaceful, comfortable bed and breakfast escape. Enjoy the seclusion of the surrounding forest and the panoramic views of the mountains. Paved access suitable for motorcycles, trailer and bike parking. Three elegant rooms to select from. Full breakfast, WIFI, HD-TV and MORE. TELEPHONE 865-983-8511 Stay two or more nights at 20% off the one night rate. Stay four nights and get half off the fourth night.
COPPERHEAD LODGE, near Blairsville GA Located in Blairsville GA, near the twisties of Six Gap North Georgia May Dragon Slayer special - stay 3 nights or more and get 25% off entire stay. Not valid Memorial Day weekend. Use PROMO CODE DRG when making reservations.
May 3 - 6-9 pm - Bike Night with Jeb Rogers
May 12 - 4-7 pm - Goin' Low Country for Life, fundraiser for Relay for Life. Advance tickets $20, 2 for $37. Live music by Danny Rhea 5-9 pm
May 13 - Mother's Day Brunch 10 am - 3 pm
May 18 - 8 PM "The Secret Roads" Wayne Busch from America Rides Maps will share a couple hundred of his favorite Blue Ridge Motorcycle Rides and help you find new places to ride and enjoy. Get updated on current road conditions, suggestions for your routes, and help finding the best secret roads in the mountains.
May 19 - "Fun Ride" Kickstands Up at 09:30 - Bring a full tank and an empty bladder.
May 19 - Deep South Mopar Meet-up to run "The Gauntlet". Meet at The Lodge at Copperhead, scheduled leave at 10 am
May 19 - Nashville Unleashed 7:30 pm, Advance tickets $18 VIP, $12 General Admission
May 25 - 28 - Memorial Day Celebration- full weekend of events including rides, live music, fireworks and fun. Book today!
Every Monday night Lawbike.com Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament - FREE to play Every Tuesday enjoy any entrée on our menu for ½ price Every Thursday is Bike Night - live music, entertainment, and specials Everyday "Happy Hour" 3-6 pm - $5 appetizers
When staying in North GA, there is no better place than 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
DRAGONS REST CABINS, near Robbinsville NC located just off US129 near Robbinsville. May Special: 10% discount Sun-Wed mention newsletter special. Covered parking, covered picnic pavilion, game room, and Wi-Fi. We will now have 6 cabins to rent for this season. Celebrating their 5th year. TEL 828-479-4726
FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT, near Robbinsville NC Located just 9 miles from the Dragon on NC28 aka Moonshiner28. Matt Stillwell presents Shinefest 2012 May 25-26. For more information visit StillwellShineFest.com Call 800.849.2258 for reservations or click here and book your rooms online.CLICK HERE for 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.
GRIFFIN CABINS, near Robbinsville NC May 2012 is looking to be our busiest month yet! We are very grateful for the support of wonderful guests. We added Internet to the IU Gap House this year. Our rates will remain the same as last year. Come stay with us this summer and enjoy fresh eggs and homemade jelly in the "fridge". We offer reasonable rates for our four cabins located in and near Robbinsville. An efficiency and a two bedroom house ¼ mile from downtown Robbinsville and two cabins 4 miles from Robbinsville on 143 west. Amenities include: Reasonable rates, satellite TVs, full kitchens, garage, outdoor grills, and motorcycle friendly driveways. TELEPHONE 828-479-6470 or 205-454-5320
HAMPTON INN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT, Alcoa 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
HOTEL PIGEON FORGE Convenient location - walk to restaurants and attractions in Pigeon Forge. Several rooms/suite to choose from. Heated pool, free Continental breakfast, free WIFI, cable satellite TV, refrigerator, views of the Smokies, lighted parking area, meeting/conference room. TELEPHONE 866-896-2950 Offering spring rates are between $49.00 to $88.00.
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. Amenities and rental rates vary. Some with hot tubs. TELEPHONE 888-333-5881 OFFERING 15-20% discount on many of our cabins during the month of May.
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 KOA IS CURRENTLY REBUILDING AFTER MARCH TORNADO DAMAGE. OPENING SOON
LUXBURY INN, Maryville TN Mention that you read about us in the Tail of the Dragon and receive a Ask for Tail of the Dragon 10% OFF (Sun - Thur, depending on availability). 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!
MAIN STAY SUITES, Alcoa TN Convenient to area roads, Knoxville and airport. Completely remodeled suites with full kitchens, hot breakfast bar, seasonal pool, bike wash. Pull-out sofa bed. Mention Tail of the Dragon and get a queen suite for $69.99 a night VISIT WEBSITE to book online Biker friendly. TELEPHONE 865-379-7799
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. CLICK HERE for local events. Offering 10% off all parts and retail items to all Motorcycle Clubs, AARP and Active & Veteran Military Members discount And of course, we are a Tail of the Dragon dealer. Located on US129 in Robbinsville NC (828) 479-4488 Plan to attend the American Veterans Poker Run! To be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 (Armed Forces Day), At Mountain Motors in downtown Robbinsville
MOUNTAIN VACATION DEALS An exclusive selection of privately owned cabins, most motorcycle accessible and in the vicinity of The Dragon. Two, Three and Four bedroom cabins available that will fit your budget. Each fully equipped cabin is unique, but most feature a hot tub, HDTV, central air & heat, relaxing decks and porches, modern full size kitchens, in a secluded setting. See our website for individual details.Offering 15% off listed price at any of our 6 Motorcycle Friendly Cabins until May 21st. Just mention "TOD-15 Special" and you'll get a great price at a luxury cabin! TELEPHONE 800-995-8558 or 828-538-1413
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
RELAX INN, 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. Bike Wash. Free WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Large outdoor pool. Mention Tail of the Dragon and get 5% off Friday, Saturday Sunday nights and 10% off Monday through Thursday nights. TOLL FREE 855-488-2127 TELEPHONE 828-488-2127
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
RUGBYCREEKCABINS.COM, near Shady Valley Located just off US 58 in southwest Virginia. Two great luxury cabins to choose from in secluded settings with mountain views or river frontage. Hot tubs, gas grills, and complete kitchens. This location is convenient (25 miles) for riders/drivers coming from the Blue Ridge Parkway or I-81. And US 58 (The Python) has some great twisties east of Damascus. Offering 10% off for a 3 day booking now through May 2012. TELEPHONE 276-579-4215
SAN RAN MOTEL, Robbinsville NC 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.
THE SIMPLE LIFE CAMPGROUND AND CABINS, Robbinsville, NC Located within walking distance to Robbinsville and Lake Santeetlah. Always offering Military Personnel 20% (Past or Present) on accommodations. Just 15 Minutes to the Dragon. Setup for Motor Cycles and Groups. Call Betsy & Alan at (828) 788-1099
SLEEP INN of Bryson City NC located just off US 19/74, convenient to all the amenities of Bryson City and close to all the great twisties, 32 miles to the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway, 15 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway. Special 1 night stay save 15%, 2 night stay save 20%. TELEPHONE 828-488-0326 TOLL FREE 866-939-0998
SMOKY MOUNTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON Visit SHED WEBSITE for detailed May concert event 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. Located at entrance to Cherohala Skyway on the Tennessee side. Tel. 423- 253-7432. Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm
US129 Dragon Harley-Davidson, just north of the Dragon and Foothills Parkway on US129! Tel. 865-856-5942 Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm
SMOKY MOUNTAIN MANSION, near Robbinsville NC Ride the Dragon - Stay at the Mansion. Mention "Tail of the Dragon ad" and receive a 5% discount during your first stay in May or June, 2012. A 5% discount always for returning guests, and 10% off return visits when a friend books the mansion. The Smoky Mountain Mansion features six bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths. Covered parking, space, comfort, privacy. Close to Cherohala Skyway and the Dragon. Call 828-479-4220 or e-mail us at info@smokymountainmansion.com Many bike clubs and car clubs consider the Smoky Mountain Mansion their exclusive home in the mountains.
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
SKYWAY FOOD MART located at the intersection of US129 and NC143, on your way to the Dragon or Cherohala Skyway. Big selection of Tail of the Dragon gear, NO ethenol fuel, and food.
SWITZERLAND INN, Blue Ridge Parkway Located 45 miles north of Asheville NC just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, home of the Diamondback. Offering thru May $20 off all Inn Rooms, $10 off at Diamondback Lodge, Sun-Thurs!! Contact us at 1-800-654-4026 Monday through Saturday, 9am until 1pm, or email info@switzerlandinn.com.
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, Friday, 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. Slick Rock Grille available for groups, call for information.
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. 10-6, Wed-Mon. Tel 423-253-3411
TN LOG CABIN RENTALS, near Pigeon Forge TN One-bedroom log cabins with spacious porches, Jacuzzi whirlpool in bedroom, outdoor hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, HD satellite TV, fireplace, air hockey table, laundry. Easy paved access for motorcycles. Wooded and secluded area. Mention TOD12 for special pricing, $25.00 gas allowance on stays of three nights or more. TELEPHONE 865-850-5501 TOLL FREE 800-383-1401
TWO WHEEL INN, near Robbinsville NC Located on US129 just south of Robbinsville NC. Call 828-479-4248. We wish to welcome all the groups coming this month and all the repeat guests. you are all great. only to mention a few..the old fort group, cruiser groups, Stein group, Stewart group, Baker group, Wilbourn group, Manley group, Luhrs group, and so many that are coming back and again and again. thank you. looking forward to seeing all of you again. Linda and Barry
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
WHEEL JOCKEY Check out this new product, a simple tool for rotating motorcycle wheels. Use it for cleaning, tire inspection, chain maintenance, etc. Small enough to take with you on the bike. Special Offer $9.00 off either the Sport or Big Boy model. Use code "tod0412" when ordering to get the special price. TELEPHONE 704-256-4049
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 Open: Thursday-Monday Hours: 9a.m.-5p.m. Admission: Adults: $12
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