Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
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RE: Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
The Cherahola skyway is a must ride,you will enjoy it more than the dragon.Also hwy 116 near Brushy mountain prison is a great ride ,its called the devils triangle.There having a big rally there april 25-27 if your still around .Click the link below for more info.
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03-28-2008, 07:59 PM
RE: Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
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If you are staying in Maryville cruise down Hwy 411 till you get to Vonore look for Hwy 360...It is a great back road to get you to Cherohala Skyway...Beats going through Madisonville on 411(411 is a 4 lane highway, BORING) Also, like mentioned above get you a Mad Map of the area....Way to many roads to list here as good rides...They all are great!!!!
Stay away from Pigeon Forge adn Gatlinburg as they are traffic nightmares and nothing but tourist traps!!! If you get up in that area though check out Hwy 339..>Very rural area and a great ride will take you all the way to Cosby, TN
Don't forget to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and all the others in the area... Enjoy your stay!!!
If you are staying in Maryville cruise down Hwy 411 till you get to Vonore look for Hwy 360...It is a great back road to get you to Cherohala Skyway...Beats going through Madisonville on 411(411 is a 4 lane highway, BORING) Also, like mentioned above get you a Mad Map of the area....Way to many roads to list here as good rides...They all are great!!!!
Stay away from Pigeon Forge adn Gatlinburg as they are traffic nightmares and nothing but tourist traps!!! If you get up in that area though check out Hwy 339..>Very rural area and a great ride will take you all the way to Cosby, TN
Don't forget to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and all the others in the area... Enjoy your stay!!!
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03-29-2008, 05:59 PM
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RE: Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
Just got back from Western NC a few days ago. There is a brand new motorcycle only campground being built in TN 3 miles west of the NC line on 64. The place is called "Riders Resort", the owners are trying to get it open by late spring or early summer.
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03-30-2008, 10:41 AM
RE: Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
I was there last year and stayed in pigeon forge. There is a great HD dealership in Maryville. Go in there and spend $9 on an area map there. It shows dozens of rides around the area. Thats what i did and it worked out great. Also ask some of the people working in there - they were very helpful in helping me find great riding routes. Enjoy. Rich from Boone NC.
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04-01-2008, 10:19 AM
RE: Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
You are staying at a great place. If you are going to be here on a Saturday, the Harley dealer in Maryville has good food on Saturdays when the spring and summer shed events get going. We tried the new Dragon Pit restaurant on U.S.411 near the intersection of 129 two weeks ago and it wasn't up to our expectations. Too much money and skimpy servings. Also, avoid Eastside Steakhouse in Sevierville. Worst place we've ever been to. If you are near Etowah, the Farm House Restaurant is excellent. Tellico Plains has a sort of "biker restaurant" called Cherohala Crossing that has BBQ and beer and a couple of girls waiting tables that usually have ample cleavage exposed. And the food is good. Just down the road is Tellico Beach Drive-In restaurant on the river which has outstanding milkshakes. The A&W restaurant in Madisonville is another place we like. We usually sit on the stools right outside and watch the ants march along the window sill inside the restaurant. They are always there. This A&W looks like it dates back to the fifties. I hope you enjoy your trip here.
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RE: Tail of Dragon Area Advice Needed
Hey thanks for that link! Good stuff is right!