Maggie Valley vacation rentals

Outdoor heaven at Maggie Valley vacation home rentals

Don't be fooled by this a simple Appalachian town—this is a great starting point for all your adventures. Why? Well what brings travelers here is the half-million-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which draws 11 million visitors a year and whose beauty and recreational attractions are easily accessible from a Maggie Valley vacation rental. The town itself also offers a laid-back Southern feel, and has an old-style bluegrass dance hall where you can catch the local vibe.

Tourist attractions near Maggie Valley vacation rentals

Look for the big green blob on the map where western North Carolina borders Tennessee—that's the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's the main attraction here, but not the only one by far. From your Maggie Valley vacation rental you can find outdoor and family fun adventure in summer at Cataloochee Ranch or in winter on the slopes of Cataloochee Ski Area and the smaller Tube World. Wheels Through Time Museum has a rare collection of vintage motorcycles. There's shopping, farmer's markets, live music, and craft breweries to explore nearby.

Things to do near Maggie Valley vacation homes

If you think of the popular 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway as the "beaten path" to the Great Smokies, then Maggie Valley qualifies as "off the beaten path." Otherwise, it's very much in the thick of activities on the verge of America's most visited national park. There's oodles of hiking trails, plus cycling, camping, fishing, and bird watching. Go canoeing, kayaking, and white-water rafting. Ride horseback up into the higher country. Of course there's golfing, too. There are even mapped routes for motorcyclists to ride up into the peaks.

Climate for your trip to Maggie Valley vacation homes

Couples can enjoy unique attractions in Philadelphia. Vacation rentals are available near places like Rodin Museum, a sculpture museum with a huge collection of Auguste Rodin masterpieces, and Reading Terminal Market, an indoor farmer’s market with diverse fare, housewares, and area specialties. You'll also like the Barnes Foundation, a center with world-class art exhibits by masters like Picasso and Renoir.

Elk in the roads, bears in the woods in Maggie Valley

Just west of artsy Asheville in the westernmost tip of North Carolina, Maggie Valley is a mountain town—3,000 feet high—overshadowed by the peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains, a section of the Appalachians. It's countrified and forested, with a focus on outdoor fun, in and around the extremely popular national park. You'll have no trouble spotting the wild elk that roam freely, in the woods and on the roads. Black bears are often sighted—and it's wise to know how to safely deal with a surprise encounter.

How to get to and around Maggie Valley

The nearest airport is in Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), located 32 mi (51.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is 53.9 mi (86.7 km) away.

Couple's retreat near Maggie Valley vacation homes

Maggie Valley offers scenic beauty and unique attractions for couples. Vacation rentals are available near places like Soco Falls, a set of waterfalls that merge in a picturesque setting with an overlook, and Thunder Struck Ridge Overlook, an elevated overlook with sweeping vistas of the valley and mountains. You'll also like Standing Rock Overlook, a landmark rock that stands out from the trees for spectacular views.