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Old 07-23-2013 | 10:37 AM
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We are planning a trip to do some of the rides around Cherahola, Tail of the dragon. I see there are biker friendly places to stay. Can anyone recommend a place to stay that lets me park the bike at the end of the day and walk to nearby restaurants, or do some of these biker friendly places have restaurants in them?
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Old 07-23-2013 | 11:43 AM
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check the classifieds, as i recall, one of the Guys has a cabin he rents out in that area.

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Old 07-23-2013 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by chipguy1
We are planning a trip to do some of the rides around Cherahola, Tail of the dragon. I see there are biker friendly places to stay. Can anyone recommend a place to stay that lets me park the bike at the end of the day and walk to nearby restaurants, or do some of these biker friendly places have restaurants in them?

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There are plenty of biker-friendly places to stay in the Smoky Mountains: Cherohala Skyway

From what I have heard and read (I have no personal experience with the Tail-of-the-Dragon), the Tail-of-the-Dragon is not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced rider. Further, it is not what I would call a "pleasant ride"; it is a grueling ride, with traffic in both directions. If you don't pay attention, bad things can happen very quickly!

That said, I AM familiar with the Smoky Mountains National Park area and there a lots of opportunities to enjoy beautiful rides through the mountain ranges there.

In addition to the Cherohala Skyway, I'd recommend Route 40 into Gatlinburg (which takes you through parts of Smoky Mountains National Park) and the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is quite scenic and is easy on/off along the way.

I think you'll have a great time and you'll meet plenty of like-minded folks along the way!
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 11:55 AM
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Park Motel in Robinsville.
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 11:56 AM
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I go up there every year and ride both. But I always find a cabin within an hour or two of riding. There are plenty of places ... just google Smoky Mountain Cabin Rentals and have fun. You can get a cabin for just the week-end if you like.

BTW ... be careful. I hear they've been getting plenty of rain causing some road damage. Be on the look out. Be safe, have a blast!!
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 12:12 PM
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Check out the Maggie valley area. There are several motels that have covered areas for your bike and plenty of eating places nearby. I can't think of the name of it but it is on the right side of 19 going toward Cherokee about middle of town. Most of the motels are biker friendly. The ones in downtown are close to the eating places. You can also ride bikes to all the restaurants. http://www.smokyfallslodge.com/maggievalleymotel.html is the one that comes to mind.
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 12:29 PM
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The Robbinsville area is a whole lot closer to the Dragon than Maggie Valley ... although there are more facilities in Maggie Valley.
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 12:31 PM
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If the weather cooperates, I'll be heading that way on Saturday. First night in Asheville, second night at A Holiday Motel. Supposed to be biker friendly, covered parking and a restaurant next door. Low rental rates and the people sound friendly on the phone. Their right down the road from the Wheels Through Time Museum. Monday and possible Tuesday, I'll find a place at the end of the day....
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 12:42 PM
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Don't go on weekends! All kind of crazy stupid, between the crotch rockets and the driving under the speed limit cagers it can be difficult.

Hope you enjoy it
 
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Old 07-23-2013 | 12:53 PM
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maryville is on the TN side and has anything you want about 30 min or so from dragon. hell of a nice dealer over there too
 


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