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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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Appalachian Inn VISIT WEBSITE:APPALACHIANINN.COM
Located on NC 143 north of Robbinsville. Five guestrooms decocrated with antiques and hand-made furniture. Large fireplace. Large deck with breathtaking views of the mountains. Paved access.
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Blue Boar Inn VISIT WEBSITE:BLUEBOARINN.COM
Only a few miles from the Cherohala Skyway and near Lake Santeetlah. First Class Rooms & Cabins, dining available, one mile of gravel drive suitable for dual sports and experienced riders. TOLL FREE 866-479-8126 OR 828-479-8126 DIRECT |
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Blue Waters Mountain Lodge VISIT WEBSITE: BLUEWATERSMTNL.COM
Nine-room lodge located on Lake Santeetlah, just off of US129, 4 miles north of Robbinsville. Game room with billiards and darts. Dining room, beer & wine served. Paved access.TOLL FREE 888-828-3978 or
828-479-8888 Direct |
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Dragons Rest Cabins VISIT WEBSITE: DRAGONSRESTCABINS.COM
All new in 2008, 5 one bedroom cabins located on US129, just 3 miles south of Robbinsville. Situated at the Cherrington family farm along Talulah Creek with great mountain views. Good access, secure parking. TELEPHONE
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Fontana Village VISIT WEBSITE: FONTANAVILLAGE.COM
Located on HWY28, about 9 miles east of the Dragon. Rooms and cabins available with Dragon Slayer Discount (call for details). Dining available. Paved access and parking. Beer and wine sold here.
TOLL FREE 800.849.2258 or 828.498.2211 DIRECT
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Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge, Cabins, & Campground VISIT WEBSITE: IRONHORSENC.COM
First class accommodations aimed at the motorcycle crowd. Located just 30 minutes from the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway, the Ironhorse offers cabin rooms, full cabins, bunkhouse, and camping. Located directly on Stecoah Creek. Dining available. TELEPHONE 828-479-3864 |
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Microtel Inn & Suites VISIT WEBSITE:MICROTELROBBINSVILLE.COM
Located in downtown Robbinsville on the US 129 Bypass. Biker friendly. Continental breakfast included. TOLL FREE 888-771-7171 OR 828-479-6772 DIRECT |
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Phillips Motel VISIT WEBSITE:PHILLIPSMOTELONLINE.COM
Located on Main Street just off US 129 in downtown Robbinsville. Hotel Rooms & Cottages. Look for the Red Roofs !! Biker friendly. TELEPHONE 828-479-3370 |
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San-Ran Motel VISIT WEBSITE:SANRANMOTEL.COM
Located in downtown Robbinsville on US 129. Covered bike parking. Paved parking for trailers. Reasonable rates. Clean and biker friendly. TELEPHONE 828-479-3256 |
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Snowbird Mountain Resort VISIT WEBSITE:SNOWBIRDLODGE.COM
Located at the beginning of the Cherohala Skyway on the North Carolina side. For the discrininating traveler who is looking for first class accommodations and gourmet food. Fireside bar and beer to go. Various rooms from $150-$350 per nights, meals included. Steep paved driveway with gravel parking area. TOLL FREE 800.941.9290 OR 828.479.3433 DIRECT |
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Tapoco Lodge VISIT WEBSITE:TAPOCOLODGE.COM
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 & sport car friendly? This is the place!! Rooms & Cabins, dining available, paved access and parking. TOLL FREE 800-822-5083 OR 828-498-2435 DIRECT |
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Tuskeegee Motel VISIT WEBSITE:TUSKEEGEEMOTEL.COM
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. Open April 15 through October 31. Ben and Barbara Crisp welcome motorcyclists. TELEPHONE 828-479-8464 |
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Two Wheel Inn VISIT WEBSITE:TWOWHEELINN.COM
Designed for the motorcycling crowd with a cycle garage adjacent to each room! Just 3 miles from Robbinsville and close to the Dragon and Cherohala. You won't need a cycle cover if you stay here. TELEPHONE 828-479-4248 |
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Tail of the Dragon Rentals - The Treetops VISIT WEBSITE:THETREETOPS.COM
Located 2 miles from the beginning of the Cherohala Skyway (North Carolina). Secluded forest setting. Large 4 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 10. Central air/heat, Hot tub, large open deck, computer with DSL wireless Internet, satellite TV/DVD, free long distance in US, gas grill. Rent for $1150 per week. Level, well-packed gravel drive, garage and carport for protected parking. Popular biker rental. Located within walking distance from The Ridge and The Point (below). Rent any two or all three for your group at a reduced rate. TOLL FREE: 800-768-7129 OR 828-479-8400 DIRECT |
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Tail of the Dragon Rentals - The Ridge VISIT WEBSITE:THETREETOPS.COM
Located within walking distance from The Treetops and Point. Large 3 bedroom, 2 baths with 7 new/firm twin size beds. Central air/heat, computer with DSL wireless Internet, satellite TV/DVD, free long distance in US, covered porch, gas grill. Paved access with 50 yards level, hard-packed gravel drive. Rental includes use of 30 x 50 garage, hot-tub, pool table, foosball table, ping pong. $1050 per week. Very popular biker rental.Rent with The Treetops and or The Point for your group at a reduced rate. TOLL FREE: 800-768-7129 OR 828-479-8400 DIRECT |
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Tail of the Dragon Rentals - The Point VISIT WEBSITE:THETREETOPS.COM
Located within walking distance from The Treetops and The Ridge. BRAND NEW! Large 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths with 6 new/firm full size beds. Central air/heat, hot tub, computer with DSL wireless Internet, satellite TV/DVD, free long distance in US, open deck, gas grill, garage with pool table, ping pong, darts. Entrance drive is level hard packed gravel. Paved access is steep and recommended for experienced riders. Rental includes use of 30 x 50 garage, hot-tub, pool table, foosball table, ping pong. $1250 per week. Very popular biker rental. Rent with The Treetops and or The Point for your group at a reduced rate. TOLL FREE: 800-768-7129 OR 828-479-8400 DIRECT |
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Forest Lakes Cabin VISIT WEBSITE: VRBO.COM/126355
This 3 BR 2 BA cabin is located near Robbinsville with a view of Lake Santeetlah. Paved access and covered parking. Rental from $115 per night, $600 a week. Air conditioned, full kitchen, deck overlooking the lake. TELEPHONE: 865-983-3336 OR 865-599-4934 |
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Cabin on the Lake VISIT WEBSITE: RENTALCABINSNC.COM
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. TELEPHONE 810-923-1470 |
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Thunder Mountain Rentals VISIT WEBSITE: THUNDERMOUNTAINCABIN.COM
located just 5 miles from the Cherohala Skyway and 20 miles from the Dragon. Completely remodeled 2 bedroom vacation apartment situated above the Thunder Mountain General Store, sleeps up to 6 people. Private entrance and parking with all the amenities including a large secluded deck with gas grill. TOLL FREE 877-331-2453 OR 828-479-4171 DIRECT
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Lake Front Rentals & Southland Realty VISIT WEBSITE: LAKEFRONTRENTALS.COM or VISIT WEBSITE: SOUTHLANDREALTYNC.COM
Located on beautiful Lake Santeetlah and Snowbird Creek just minutes from Robbinsville, the Tail of the Dragon, and the Cherohala Skyway. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of mountain lakefront or creekfront living. We have several rentals to choose from so be sure to see our web site. Lake Front Rentals managed by SOUTHLAND REALTY in Robbinsville NC. TOLL FREE 800-249-2207 OR 828-479-3991 DIRECT |
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Fontana For Less VISIT WEBSITE: FONTANAFORLESS.COM
Motorcycle & Sportcar friendly, close to the Dragon. Enjoy rustic resort atmosphere with up to 43% off retail. Private Cottages located within Fontana Village. TELEPHONE 321-863-7664 |
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Snowbird Creek Log Cabin VISIT WEBSITE: SNOWBIRDCREEKLOGCABIN.COM
This three bedroom, two bath luxury rental is located on Snowbird Creek just 9 miles from Robbinsville. Paved access with level hard packed gravel parking. Jacuzzi hot tub, central air and heat, and much more. TELEPHONE 828-479-3892 |
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Snowbird Log Cabin VISIT WEBSITE: SNOWBIRDLOGCABIN.COM
Secluded Two bedroom with loft, three bath luxury rental is located on Snowbird Creek just 12 miles from Robbinsville. Paved access with level hard packed gravel parking. Hot tub on deck overlooking Snowbird Creek. TELEPHONE 828-713-8855 |
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Cherokee Realty VISIT WEBSITE: CHEROKEEREALTY.COM
Local Real Estate Office Cherokee Realty offers a wide selection of properties for sale and vacation rentals including cottages along Lake Santeetlah and secluded mountain get-aways. See all the details on our web site and call us today for reservations. TOLL FREE 800-343-7635 OR 828-479-6441 DIRECT |
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High Frontier Cabins VISIT WEBSITE: HIGHFRONTIERCABINS.COM
(2) Authentic log cabins with many special touches. The Log Cabin is 3 BR 2 bath, The Log Lodge is 4 BR 3 bath. Both cabins include fireplace, hot tub, rustic log furniture, and located in a very remote area that offers complete privacy. Cabins are within their own private setting, yet within walking distance. Rent one or bring a group and rent both. Access is via a gravel road for nearly a mile and then up a moderately steep gravel drvieway. TELEPHONE 828-479-8121 |
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Hunting Boy Rentals VISIT WEBSITE: HUNTINGBOYRENTALS.COM
3 bedroom, 2 bath along Hunting Boy Creek near the Snowbird Backcountry. Sleeps 6-8. Located on 1/4 mile of fairly level, hard-packed gravel access. Secluded, quiet location, very clean. TELEPHONE 828-479-2137 OR 828-479-2450 |
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Jimbo's Farm VISIT WEBSITE: SPECTRUMRECORDING.NET/JIMBOSFARM.HTM
Located just 3 miles from Robbinsville. Stay in this 105 year-old secluded restored farm house on 53 acres. 3 bedrooms, full kitchen, one bath. Game room, Pole barn , porch and trout pond. Easy access. TELEPHONE (954)781-6921 |
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Mountain Ivy Rentals VISIT WEBSITE: MOUNTAINIVY.COM
Three vacation rentals to choose from: Lakeview Villa, Creekside Flat, or Sweetwater Creek Cabin. All conviently located with good access. TELEPHONE 828.735.9180 OR 828.735.9181 |
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Smoky Mountain Mansion VISIT WEBSITE: SMOKYMOUNTAINMANSION.COM
Located near the Cherohala Skyway. The ultimate private vacation get-away. Bring the whole club and stay in luxury while you tame the Dragon. 6 bedrooms, 6 baths. Paved access, garage, hot tub. TOLL FREE (866) 862-4220 OR (828) 479-4220 DIRECT |
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Sweetgum Suites VISIT WEBSITE: BUILDWITHJWILLIAMS.COM
Located on US 129 just a couple of miles south of Robbinsville. Convenient to all area roads of interest. Sleeps 2-6 guests, central air and heat, full kitchen, washer/dryer. Excellent access. TELEPHONE 828-479-6378 |
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Stewart Lakeside Rentals VISIT WEBSITE: STEWARTRENTALS.COM
Only minutes from Robbinsville and located on Lake Santeetlah. Paved road. TELEPHONE 828-479-8461
after 5 pm 828-479-6878 |
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Wolf Creek Cabin VISIT WEBSITE: WOLFCREEKCABIN.COM
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. Paved access. Convenient to Fontana Lake. TELEPHONE 828-479-2032 or 828-479-6669 |
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Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge, Cabins, & Campground VISIT WEBSITE: IRONHORSENC.COM
Cattering to the RV/camping crowd coming to the Dragon and Cherohala. Located just a short 30 minute ride from these two great roads, the Ironhorse offers a wide range of camping opportunities and you can even rent a tent for your stay. Located directly on Stecoah Creek. Dining available. TELEPHONE 828-479-3864 |
Nantahala National Forest Campgrounds, Cheoah District: VISIT WEBSITE: NCNATURAL.COM
Cheoah Point Campground - USFS campground on Lake Santeetlah. No hookups. Gravel loop. Horse Cove Campground & Rattler Ford Group Campground - USFS campground. Secluded on Snowbird Creek. No hookups. Paved access. Tsali - USFS campground on Fontana Lake, hookups, paved access. Cable Cove - USFS campground on Fontana Lake, hookups, paved access. TELEPHONE CHEOAH RANGER OFFICE 828-479-6431 |
Santeetlah RV VISIT WEBSITE: SANTEETLAHRV.COM
located on East Buffalo just a few miles north of Robbinsville. Creekside setting, full hookups. TELEPHONE 828-479-3428 |
| PLACES TO EAT, SHOP, & STOP |
| Alcohol in Graham County (Robbinsville). Graham County is a dry county, with the exception of 3 locations - SNOWBIRD LODGE, located on NC143 at the beginning of the Cherohala Skyway. Fireside Bar and sales to go. Exclusive restaurant reservations required. TAPOCO LODGE located on US129 just 3 miles from the Dragon. Good selection of beer & wine to go. Restaurnat with beer & wine by the glass. Throughout FONTANA VILLAGE, beer & wine to go, restaurant by the glass, Bear's Den Lounge. |
Attorney's serving Graham County (and surrounding area) MCKINNEY & TALLANT Located in Robbinsville & Darryl R. Brown Located in Murphy
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| CHEROHALA SKYWAY VISIT WEBSITE: CHEROHALA.COM - Good source of area information for the Cherohala Skyway. |
| FONTANA VILLAGE PITSTOP VISIT WEBSITE: HELLBENDER28.COM Located on NC28 (aka Hellbender 28) at Fontana Village. This is the old Fontana Village Gas Station, now converted to an open air pub and gift shop - and you can still buy gas. Beer by the glass and take-out. Known for their polish sausage !! |
| GRAHAM COUNTY TRAVEL & TOURISM VISIT WEBSITE: GRAHAMCOUNTYTRAVEL.COM - Good source of area information for Graham County, North Carolina. |
| LYNN'S PLACE - located on the corner of Main Street and East Main Street across from the courthouse. Robbinsville's best home cooking - where the locals eat. |
| THUNDER MOUNTAIN General Store & Deli, Vacation Rental, & Cherohala Cycle Rentals VISIT WEBSITE: THUNDERMOUNTAINNC.COM
Last place to gas up and snack up before the 40 mile crossing of the Cherohala Skyway. Also home to Cherohala Cycle Rentals with KLR650 motorcycle rental by the day or week. Two bedroom vacation rental above the general store. TOLL FREE 877-331-2453 OR 828-479-4171 DIRECT |
| MOUNTAIN MOTORS VISIT WEBSITE: MOUNTAINMOTORSONLINE.COM
Located in Robbinsville, on US129. Motorcycle parts & service, all makes & models. Harley Davidson specialist. Roadside pick up & towing service. TELEPHONE 828-479-3354 or 828-479-4488. |
| PAPAS PIZZA - Located in Robbinsville, on US129 on the north side of town. Motorcycle friendly. Pizza to go or stay. Private party room for your group. Famous for it's pizza buffet. TELEPHONE 828-479-2431 |
| SKYWAY CONVENIENCE VISIT WEBSITE: SKYWAYSTORE.COM
Coming in 2008 - Located at the intersection of US129 and NC143, just north of Robbinsville - the Crossroads to the Tail of the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway. Fuel, souvenirs, snacks, or a quick meal. Gifts, souvenirs, and area information. |
SOLO Gas Station & Convenience - Located in Robbinsville, on US129. Lots of souvenirs and gifts, Tail of the Dragon outlet. Stop and shop. Also Pressed Pennies here. McDonalds in adjacent building.
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| TOPTON Gas Station & Convenience - Located 12 miles south of Robbinsville at the intersection of US129 & US19/US74 - at the beginning of the Nantahala Gorge. Tail of the Dragon outlet. Stop and shop. |
| WOLFCREEK GROCERY - Located on NC28 -where it turns into a 4 lane. East of Robbinsville, in the Stecoah Community. Gas station, convience, & deli. |
| WHEELERS PERFORMANCE 129 VISIT WEBSITE: WHEELERSPERFORMANCE.COM
Hometown motorcycle shop located on US129, 2 miles north of Robbinsville. Service, Tires, Dyno Tuning, Full Machine Shop. If you break it, Ken can fix it !! TELEPHONE 828-479-4998 |
| KILLBOY.COM VISIT WEBSITE KILLBOY.COM
The official photographer at Deals Gap. |
