TELL THESE BUSINESSES THAT THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON SENT YOU !!
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PLACES NOT TO STAY OR EVEN STOP AT - Hike Inn on NC 28 about 20 miles from Gap - VERY UNFRIENDLY |
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PLACES WE RECCOMMEND BELOW |
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Lodges/Motels |
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Fontana Village - Located on HWY28, about 9 miles east of the Dragon. Rooms and cabins available with 25% discount with Dragon Slayer's card (call for details). Dining available. Paved access and parking. Beer and wine sold here. |
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Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge and Cabins - the newest accommodations aimed at the motorcycle crowd. Located just a short 30 minute ride from the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway, the Ironhorse offers cabins directly on Stecoah Creek. There is also a bunkhouse for those just looking for a place to sleep. |
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Tapoco Lodge - Want clean, quiet rooms and baths? Want good food with a beer or a glass of wine? Want to stay AT THE DRAGON? Want biker friendly? This is the place!! Rooms & Cabins range from $69 - $149 per night, dining available, paved access and parking. Beer and wine sold here. |
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Tuskeegee Motel - Located on HWY28 about 18 miles east of the Dragon. Paved parking, clean rooms, and good location. Various rooms from one double bed to efficiencies for 6 people. Rates vary from $32 to $70 a night depending on room and time of year. Open April 15 through October 31. Ben and Barbara Crisp welcome cyclists. |
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| Vacation Homes |
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Fontana For Less - Motorcycle friendly and close to the Dragon. Enjoy rustic resort atmosphere with up to 43% off retail. |
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Smokies Vacation Getaway - located on Happy Valley Road just 2 miles from the Tail of the Dragon. 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation home with garage for bikes. Screen porch and deck for outdoor cooking and dining. Satellite TV, local phone service. Enjoy the solitude. Paved access with short, level, hard packed gravel drive. 865-977-7796
APRIL SPECIAL - 10% OFF ON ALL ONE-WEEK STAYS |
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Two Sisters Vacation Chalet - located on Happy Valley Road just 2 miles from US 129 and 5 miles from the Dragon. Hot tub, massage therapist, satellite TV, computer w/Internet, sleeps up to ten. Gravel access, paved garage/carport parking. $120 per night for 2 people, $20 per each extra guest. |
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Wolf Creek Cabin - located just off Hwy 28 about 18 miles from the Dragon. One BR, one bath, 4 persons maximum. Quiet location on small creek with waterwheel and pond. $70 a night, $420 a week. Paved access. Convenient to Fontana Lake. |
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Cabin on the Lake - located just 11 miles from the Dragon just off US 129 on the North Carolina side. Modernized 2 bedroom, 1 bath with hot tub. Offers easy paved access, trailer parking and turn around area. Linens and most necessities included. Mountain stream runs through one acre setting that adjoins five acre Snowdrop Lake. $135.00 per night. |
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Yellow Branch Cabins - 3-bedroom, 2-bath private, comfortable cabins with porches, decks, satellite TV, fireplaces, complete kitchens, washer/dryers, BBQ grills. Pet friendly. $150/night, $125/night for 3-5 nights; $110/night for 6 or more nights. Introductory 25% discount for 2004. Paved driveway with hard-packed gravel parking areas. |
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| Campgrounds |
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Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge and Cabins - the newest accommodations aimed at the motorcycle crowd. Located just a short 30 minute ride from the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway, the Ironhorse offers cabins directly on Stecoah Creek. There is also a bunkhouse for those just looking for a place to sleep. |
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Foothills Parkway Camping at Look Rock - no information available |
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Historic Fontana Village - full hookup camp sites. |
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Cable Cove - USFS campground. On Fontana Lake. No hookups. Paved access, gravel loop. |
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TAPOCO LODGE - Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fixed hours with dinner served 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Mon. - BBQ, Tues. - Roast Beef, Wed. - Beef Tips, Thurs. - Pork Roast, Fri. - Catfish, Trout, Steak, Sat. Steak, Sun. - House Special. Beer and wine sold and served here. Call to pre-order lunch for large groups ... they can have it ready on arrival to save you riding time.
CLICK HERE for website.
FONTANA VILLAGE - Offers several options for dining. Peppercorn Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beer and wine sold and served here. The Village Grill for a quick burger 11:30 to 8:00 pm. Ice Cream Shop for a quick cool down snack. General Store for a hot dog or pre-made meal 9 am-5 pm. CLICK HERE for website
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| Other Attractions in the Area |
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THE AREA'S NEWEST SPEED ADVENTURE! After taming the local twisties try the Smoky Mountain Jet Boat Ride on Fontana Lake |
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