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* Maggie Valley Chalet* Gateway to the Smokies* 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom chalet
Great Vacation area all seasons: Winter Skiing at Cataloochee Summer hiking,Fall leaves, Spring picnics along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Features: Expanded kitchen: Comfortable seating for 8 Upstairs loft with two double beds, tv DVD CD player Downstairs master suite has a queen size bed / connecting bath Also a separate full bath downstairs. The living room has tv with DVD CD player, a queen size sofa, easily converts if extra bed needed / two large plush recliners Washer/dryer Iron blow dryer alarm clocks ceiling fans provide comforts of home Well stocked kitchen: microwave cookware coffee tea sugar spices cooler for trips Linens,towels soap & paper products provided Grab your coffee, head out to the front deck. Enjoy the lush valley and rolling hills. Picnic table grill & glider provide a great place to BBQ.
Relaxing & peaceful mountain retreat. Available year-round Well insulated, gas heat, air conditioning, year-round comfort
Rockers on the front deck, enjoy the mountains THe cabin is located in an area with open views. We feel safety is a priority. If you choose to spend time relaxing at the chalet or return late after a day of activities there are other cabins in the area.. A quiet mountain get-away with all the comforts of home. Privacy and security ** Easy access all seasons, no steep hills, fully paved drive to chalet with paved parking **
Drive to chalet along Sheep Back Mountain,paved & scenic Attractions: *Ghost Town in the Sky 2 mls from chalet, Western Theme Park with saloons, old western town, shoot-outs,cowboys Rides: rollercoaster/thrill rides for teens & kiddie rides A step-back into time for all ages *Cataloochee Valley* short drive from chalet Scenic drive: Enjoy a picnic lunch, watch elk graze in the valley historic homes churches trails Many streams flow through Cataloochee where flyfishermen try to outwit our native trout. Wildlife: Elk Deer Bear Wild turkeys & hikers Local entertainment: Maggie's Stomping Grounds: Clogging & Blue Grass performances/Carolina Night's Dinner Theater. Putt-putt, horseback rides & trout ponds. Restaurants. Other attractions: Western NC Nature Center/ Whiteside Mountain "Yosemite of the East" / Thomas Wolfe Memorial,historic home / Blue Ridge Parkway*10 min.from chalet /Cherokee *20min from chalet / Unto These Hills/outdoor drama / Santa Land/Petting Zoo/Qualla Art,native artist work / Harrah's Casino / Carl Sandburg Home *Flat Rock Theater *Biltmore Estates & Village,45 min.from chalet *Sliding Rock/60 foot natural slide,life-guards on duty ,trails *Nantahala Outdoor Center* whitewater rafting trips, novice & experienced, bike rentals & canoes
** Flyfishing **: Enjoy flyfishing native trout in Cataloochee Valley. Haywood County has hundreds of miles of trout streams Deep Creek Recreation area, hiking trails,daily tube rentals Waterfalls along the trails/ Chimney Rock Park Cades Cove,historic buildings & wildlife: bears,deer & other animals native to this area. Visitor Centers Waterfalls abound due to elevation of these Western Mountains Cradle of the Forestry. The real "Cold Mountain" three mile hike to top, wonderful view. Craggy Gardens. Mt.Mitchell,tallest mountain east of the Mississippi,view 85 miles from observation tower. Great Smoky Mountain Railway/depots,scenic rides & dinner train. John C Campbell Folk School,oldest folk school,part of the National Historic District. Gatlinburg / Cades Cove 45 min. from chalet Pigeon Forge/Dollywood,1hr.10min.from chalet
FROM THE CABIN: PLAN YOUR WEEK. Each day drive in a different direction to spectacular destinations
Scrapbook in Chalet: Attractions,activities,directions,restaurants & shops: Tidbits that will make your excursions easy & enjoyable. This is just a sample of a week of destinations that start at our Maggie Valley Chalet: Day 1:Maggie Valley:Ghost Town/Amusement park in the morning In the afternoon visit:Cataloochee Valley Elk roam the pastures,trails,scenic drive. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, stop at over- looks, take photos, enjoy nature Day 2.Waynesville: View Cold Mountain,shop at the shops /art galleries, enjoy fine dining Drive to Bryson City, ride the Great Smoky Mt. Railway-cross Fontana Lake or visit Chimney Rock Park
Day 3.Cherokee: "Unto These Hills,outdoor drama about the Cherokee Indians. Harah's Casino. Santa Land theme park & zoo Visit Nantahala, take a guided whitewater rafting trip Day 4.Brevard: Land of the Waterfalls. Miles of beautiful water- falls. Pack a picnic lunch. FAlls are magnifi- cent. Slide at sliding rock, a natural slide Visit the Cradle of the Forestry
Day 5.Asheville: Explore Biltmore Estates. Dine or shop at one of the many shops & galleries at Biltmore Village Day 6.Gatlinberg / Pigeon Forge: Dollywood,waterparks,sights Ripley's Aquarium. MANY SHOPS & restaurants Visit Cades Cove,scenic drive,trails,wildlife
Day 7.Relax at the cabin. Have coffee sitting in the rockers on the front deck overlooking the valley below. Take a stroll & enjoy the views. Grill outside & lunch at the picnic table
Maggie Valley truely is the "GATEWAY TO THE SMOKIES" or as close to heaven as you can get with two feet on ground |