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Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap with 318 curves in 11 miles: America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.

Designated US 129, the road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest with no intersecting roads or driveways to hamper your travel. It is considered “the destination” for thousands of motorcycle and sports car fans throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Can you brave it? It’s best to be cautious as the turns are tight, but the Tail of the Dragon is guaranteed to be the ride of your life.

The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming a destination too, with its remote 60 miles of breathtaking scenic mountain highway. The area also has other incredible roads like the Moonshiner 28, Foothills Parkway, Smoky Mountain Loop, Devils Triangle, Blue Ridge Parkway, The Gambler NC209, Diamondback 226, Devil's Staircase, Six Gap North Georgia, The Snake US421 and many Great Forest Service Dual Sport and Jeep Roads.

The Complete History of US 129 from Chiefland, FL to Knoxville, TN
by Ron Johnson 2020

Winter Comes

We have closed our T-shirt Shack for the 2023 season, but you can still get Tail of the Dragon gear in our on-line store. Check-out our Big Holiday Discounts.

The Tail of the Dragon Highway (US129) remains open through the winter months, but check the weather before heading this way. There are still good riding/driving days even in the winter months.

Our T-shirt Shack will reopen in early March weather permitting.

There are plans to repave the Tail of the Dragon this summer. Specific details will not be availble until after the contract is let in March. The disruption to traffic has been minimal in past repavings. Only short sections of the road will be one lane as the work progresses. We will be posing more when TDOT updates their plans after March.

The most recent paving took place in June 2002. It was during the week of Honda Hoot in Knoxville and caused very little if any problems at the Tail. 

1940s Bridal Veil Falls on Moonshiner 28. Note car is driving under the falls. This was before they rerouted the pavement. These were the days when they never shut down a highway because of winter conditions.

Tail of the Dragon Store

Tail of the Dragon offers custom signs in both street sign and shield format. You can add a photo too. What a great way to remember your trip to the Dragon. 

Tail of the Dragon Store

Find your swag for all the great roads including Cherohala Skwyay, Tail of the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Devils Triangle, Six Gap, Diamondback and more. 

Dragon Web Cams

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Rent the highest performance electric motorcycles near the Tail of the Dragon at eMoto Powersports.

For those that just want a quick ride to see what these electric motorcycles are all about, we offer rentals as short as 2-hours. Just zip away for a nice joyride, and don’t worry about bringing it back fully charged!

Or daily rental rates are also available. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the many scenic routes in the area, conveniently recharge near shops/restaurants, and plug in overnight using the included 110-volt charging cable so you wake up every morning with a full charge. Most of our models include luggage and/or storage options to make your daily excursions more practical.

www.emotousa.com/

PH:Call: 828 888 0961 | Text: 803 622 4915

Email: [email protected]
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Rent the highest performance electric motorcycles near the Tail of the Dragon at eMoto Powersports.

For those that just want a quick ride to see what these electric motorcycles are all about, we offer rentals as short as 2-hours. Just zip away for a nice joyride, and don’t worry about bringing it back fully charged!

Or daily rental rates are also available. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the many scenic routes in the area, conveniently recharge near shops/restaurants, and plug in overnight using the included 110-volt charging cable so you wake up every morning with a full charge. Most of our models include luggage and/or storage options to make your daily excursions more practical.

https://www.emotousa.com/

PH:Call: 828 888 0961 | Text: 803 622 4915

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2 days ago
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Planning a trip to the region and hoping to explore a bit more? Then you may want to carve out a bit of time to Explore Oak Ridge.

With great drives, tons of outdoor adventures, and endless ATV trails, it's a thrill seekers paradise. Grab the details here: exploreoakridge.com/itineraries/an-adventurous-day-in-oak-ridge/
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Planning a trip to the region and hoping to explore a bit more? Then you may want to carve out a bit of time to Explore Oak Ridge. 

With great drives, tons of outdoor adventures, and endless ATV trails, its a thrill seekers paradise. Grab the details here: https://exploreoakridge.com/itineraries/an-adventurous-day-in-oak-ridge/Image attachmentImage attachment
3 days ago
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Looking for a place in town?

One and two bedroom suites in Robbinsville with easy access. Walk to restaurants. WIFI, satellite TV, kitchens, laundry gas grills. Cottages also available.

Group Facilities: Nine large one and two bedroom suites. Good location for small group of motorcycles or sportscars. Within walking distance to restaurants.

www.mountainmanorhotel.com/
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Looking for a place in town? 

One and two bedroom suites in Robbinsville with easy access. Walk to restaurants. WIFI, satellite TV, kitchens, laundry gas grills. Cottages also available.

Group Facilities: Nine large one and two bedroom suites. Good location for small group of motorcycles or sportscars. Within walking distance to restaurants.

https://www.mountainmanorhotel.com/Image attachmentImage attachment
4 days ago
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If you're planning a run across the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway into Visit Monroe TN then you're going to want to plan a stay at Mecca Camp Resort!

The campground is located on Mecca Pike (TN39) 4 miles west of Tellico Plains.
Resort has 29 large RV sites open to both pull-thru and back-in (soon to expand to 39 RV sites).
Resort also has "glamping" tents, hammock camping pods, primitive camp sites, large family pool, bathhouse and camp store.

website: www.meccacampresort.com/
Tel: 1-423-253-3513
[email protected]
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If youre planning a run across the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway into Visit Monroe TN then youre going to want to plan a stay at Mecca Camp Resort!

The campground is located on Mecca Pike (TN39) 4 miles west of Tellico Plains. 
Resort has 29 large RV sites open to both pull-thru and back-in (soon to expand to 39 RV sites).
Resort also has glamping tents, hammock camping pods, primitive camp sites, large family pool, bathhouse and camp store.

website: https://www.meccacampresort.com/
Tel: 1-423-253-3513
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5 days ago
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Alrighty, we've got some of the details yall have been waiting for. The team over at Fontana Village Resort & Marina has been hard at work preparing for a whole new experience in 2024. Expect phase 1 upgrades this Spring! Checkout the 24/7 general store which will now serve as checkin, too. Head into the main lodge for a MAJOR renovation. The rooms are incredible. The food and beverage team has some pretty impressive offerings they'll be rolling out. AND to kick it all off, they're hosting the biggest Easter Celebration in the Smoky Mountains! Easter buffet, easter egg hunt, activities for kids and adults + $1,000 in prizes. The team says there's still much to come but definitely add Fontana to your list to explore in 2024. NOTE: You do not have to be a guest to enjoy the marina, ice cream shop, restaurants, pitstop, downtown general store and shopping, golf cart rentals, atv rentals. For a full list of their onsite amenities, check it out here: www.fontanavillage.com/ ... See MoreSee Less

Alrighty, weve got some of the details yall have been waiting for. The team over at Fontana Village Resort & Marina has been hard at work preparing for a whole new experience in 2024. Expect phase 1 upgrades this Spring! Checkout the 24/7 general store which will now serve as checkin, too. Head into the main lodge for a MAJOR renovation. The rooms are incredible. The food and beverage team has some pretty impressive offerings theyll be rolling out. AND to kick it all off, theyre hosting the biggest Easter Celebration in the Smoky Mountains! Easter buffet, easter egg hunt, activities for kids and adults + $1,000 in prizes. The team says theres still much to come but definitely add Fontana to your list to explore in 2024. NOTE: You do not have to be a guest to enjoy the marina, ice cream shop, restaurants, pitstop, downtown general store and shopping, golf cart rentals, atv rentals. For a full list of their onsite amenities, check it out here: https://www.fontanavillage.com/Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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