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There's never any shortage of things to do in and around Maggie Valley! ...from relaxing with a
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Looking down into Maggie Valley -
Beautiful property in the forest along a mountain stream - this is it!
... Imagine yourself in this picture ...
Carolina
Nights Dinner Theater "Thrill to music from the Big Band era, Top 40 Country, Gospel, Contemporary, Bluegrass, and more, mixed with the hilarious antics of Gilbert Jones." We are pleased to be able to offer you advance tickets, when you make your Timberwolf Creek reservation.
Eaglenest Saratoga's Jazz Cafe Panacea Coffee House Cafe
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Diamond K
Dance Ranch Home of the fabulous Full House Band - keeping the hardwood dance floor packed by covering a tremendous variety of music for all your dancing tastes, ranging from Classic and Top 40 Country Music to a little bit of almost any style of music that keeps your toes tapping. And to cover your toe tapping needs, free line dancing lessons start at 7:00. Immediately following the dance lessons, the band takes the stage, giving you the perfect opportunity to try out the dance steps you have just learned. Open every Saturday night, weather permitting (828) 926-7735 |
Six courses within 20 minutes of Timberwolf Creek! And we can arrange for you to borrow clubs.
117 HOLES OF MOUNTAIN GOLF
Mountain golf is played in the highlands of Haywood County. Here, lush rolling fairways are surrounded by endless mountain vistas, and spectacular scenery greets you around every dogleg. It's like no other game you've ever played, in an area unlike any other. Discover just how great a mountain golf vacation can be.
3 miles from Timberwolf Creek:
Maggie Valley Country Club
Rated "One of America's Best" by GOLF WEEK and a "Top 50 Southern
Resort Course" by the Southern Living Travel Guide
Beautiful, large bent grass greens are the finest in the area. The fairways are
cool weather rye and blue grasses and remain green all year long.
18 hole, par 72 championship course.
7 miles from Timberwolf Creek:
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 68 course offers views of the 200 acre lake and the
surrounding mountains.
9 miles from Timberwolf Creek:
Waynesville Country Club
Scenic mountain golf resort, tree-lined, lush rolling fairways, bent grass
greens, streams, ponds and spectacular views. 27 holes, par 70.
10 miles from Timberwolf Creek:
Laurel
Ridge Golf & Country Club
18 holes, par 72. (Private)
14 miles from Timberwolf Creek:
Iron Tree Golf Course & Driving Range
18 holes, par 72.
20 miles from Timberwolf Creek:
Springdale Country Club
One of North Carolina's most scenic courses. 6,812 yards lead you through
mountain fairways and scenic valleys. Test your skills on the 429-yard uphill
par 4 with a dogleg right and a mountain stream that runs from tee to green. 18
hole, par 72.
In Asheville, a 30 minute ride from Timberwolf Creek:
- SunSpree Golf Course
18-hole, par 70 regulation golf course. Scratch golfers and hackers alike find the tight course and winding creeks a real challenge. - Biltmore Forest Golf Club
- Brookwood Golf Club
- Buncombe Golf Course
- Country Club Of Asheville
- Municipal Golf Course
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The entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is less than four miles from your door at Timberwolf Creek! The Parkway actually begins in Cherokee, with Soco Gap (that's us) being the first exit. After a day playing in Cherokee, come home via the Blue Ridge Parkway and be sure to stop for the sunset!
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Hiking Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Motorcycling the Blue Ridge Parkway
Although the reservation is less than five miles away from Timberwolf Creek, the town of Cherokee is approximately ten. Harrah's Casino is there. Allow at least a half an hour to maneuver the winding mountain roads over Soco Gap!
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The
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
An outstanding introduction to the culture and heritage of the
Cherokee.
"Unto
These Hills" Outdoor Drama
Live Open-Air theater production by the Cherokee. During June, July and
August only. Do check the schedule!
Oconaluftee
Indian Village
An authentic replica of an 18th century Cherokee community. Cherokee guides
explain the history, culture and life-style of their ancestors. Watch Cherokee
artisans demonstrate their arts and crafts. You'll also enjoy the replica of a
7-sided Council House and typical Cherokee homes as they were 250 years ago.
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Lowe
Fly Shop & Outfitters Professionally Guided Fishing Trips, Wading Equipment, Tying Supplies www.loweflyshop.com |
The
Great Smoky Mountains Trout School
Located between the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains, along
the streams of the Shining Rock Wilderness area in Haywood County, learn
fly tying, how to 'read the water', and enjoy a full day of instruction and
fishing on stocked private streams.
Trout
Fishing on the Cherokee Reservation
A fishing license for the Park is $20 for the year. On the Cherokee
reservation, you don't need a license, just a $5 daily permit.
We have local mines which do not "salt" their findings, so that all gems are natural and occur within the mine. Some mines do "salt" and that's great when you've got little ones and you want a sure thing to give them a thrill. The largest star sapphire ever mined was found right here in Haywood County!
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The
Old Pressley's Sapphire Mine
The most famous mine in the area. Flume for sapphires and other gems.
The world's largest blue star sapphires were discovered here-- including the
Star of Carolina! Open year-round, and an easy drive from Timberwolf Creek.
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Official North Carolina Web Page
Exploring the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Your innkeepers at Timberwolf Creek love to hike... well, ok, we're more into strolling... but that doesn't mean that we don't know where the great hiking trails are! Want to wander through the primeval forest along Deep Creek (on a well-maintained path), or do you prefer something more challenging, say, like Boogerman Trail? We'll be happy to give you directions and help you pack a lunch!
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Hiking Trails in the Great Smokies
Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Trails
Hiking the Southern Appalachians
There are a number of stables right here in Haywood County. All cater to beginners as well as experienced riders. We can arrange for you to have an hour-long trip right up into the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, or even a dinner ride.
Adventure Trail Rides
Four hour trips with BBQ.
Cataloochee Ranch
Two hour and all-day rides available for adults and children over six.
Experienced wranglers accompany all trips. Ride the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park!
Hemphill Mountain Campground
Hourly and day rides. Trips to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Queen's Farm Riding Stables
1 hour and 1 3/4 hour rides that climb up to 1,000 feet.
Smoky Mountains Stables, Inc.
3 1/2 hour rides, horse boarding, riding lessons
Utah Mountain Riding Stables
One through four hour rides, May 1 through November 1 and in winter, weather
permitting.
Windsong Llama Treks, Ltd.
Llamas carry gear, supplies and food. Enjoy a gourmet picnic on your day-long
trek over scenic trails.
Western North Carolina boasts some truly gifted artists
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Different Drummer
Maggie Valley's own potter, Terry will WOW you with his fabulous
work. That's a little sample of his pottery in the photo. Want to
see more? His studio is on the main road in Maggie Valley - a little log
cabin, across from Eaglenest. And check it out: he does entire landscapes
in clay!
Burr
Studio
Dane & MaryEtta Burr have an inspiring gallery in nearby
Waynesville. MaryEtta mans the potter's wheel (although she's not limited
to it) and Dane's sculpture will make you smile. Be sure to take
note of the incredible counter: it was hand-fashioned by the two of them.
And if you stop in, be sure to tell Dane, "I'm here for Sandee's
mug!" (That's a standing joke. He's been promising me the
darned thing for three years, now.)
Twigs
& Leaves
Stop in and say "Hello!"
to Kaaren and David. Kaaren is the potter, and David runs the
gallery. Beautiful stuff!
We have some of the most interesting neighbors...
Popcorn Sutton who is featured prominently in both Mountain Talk and in the CMT (Country Music Television) production Moonshine Madness.
Henry Queen who is also featured in Mountain Talk, is a wonderfully talented musician. You may hear his music playing here at Timberwolf Creek, and you can check it out yourself at his website.
Raymond Fairchild who plays his banjo nightly at the Maggie Valley Opry House.
Hattie Caldwell Davis is our neighbor across the lane, and author of several books outlining the history of this beautiful place.
And over in Asheville, Grovewood Gallery carries Todd Barrow's work - he's the fellow who made the beautiful bed in The Woodland room in our Black Bear Cottage in the Woods. He was also featured on HGTV's Modern Masters series, and he made the bedroom furniture for the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse at Walt Disney World, too!
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Chocolate Shoppe of Maggie Valley Ok, you're saying, "What's a chocolate shop doing in the Artist section?" Well, I'll tell you. One bite of this chocolate made at this world-class shop and you'll agree - after you finish swooning. :-) These ladies, Donna & Sherry, are truly artisans of the first order. The varieties of fudge are abundant, but Larry is addicted to the peanut brittle, and I have yet to find my limit on dark chocolate covered Brazil nuts. Just go! |
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Adventure in the Smokies Guide
State Library of North Carolina eNCyclopedia
The entrance to the Cataloochee Ski Resort is just over a mile from Timberwolf Creek! Of course, then you drive four miles ...UP... to the ski lifts! Take advantage of their midweek rates, and be sure to check out the schedule for the Night Skis. Equipment rentals are available both in Maggie, and at the resort. Have you tried snowboarding yet? We've heard good reports of the private lessons (very reasonable) as well.
Cataloochee Ski Slopes
Lift Tickets range from $25 Weekday to $40 Holiday for full day
tickets.
Half Days, Twilight, and Night Skiing Lift Tickets range from $20 to $40.
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Tony's Tube World
Sit back and enjoy the tow to the top, and then get ready for the slide
of your life.
Here at Timberwolf Creek we have a collection of guidebooks to waterfalls, with photos of nearby falls, and directions to them. From serious hikes to leisurely drives, there's something for everyone. We're happy to loan you a guidebook during your stay.
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Waterfall Descriptions, Directions, and Photos
NC National Parks with Waterfalls
Pisgah National Forest Waterfall Map
The rivers of Western North Carolina offer a variety of raft trips, including the hair-raising Ocoee (experienced rafters only), the French Broad which has enough rapids to give the novice a thrill, and the Nantahala for family trips. Take your river trip via raft, canoe, kayak, or "duck".
Our family started out on the French Broad River and we can recommend this run, especially since it ends at Hot Springs... There's nothing like climbing into a big steaming hot tub right at the edge of the river to ease the muscles you just discovered you had!
Last year's trip on the Little Pigeon River was a bit more challenging, and a lot of fun! A great couple of hours on the river, it starts about on the other side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so it becomes a fabulous day-trip. The drive through the park takes about an hour and a half. Then you spend the early afternoon on the river, leaving the rest of your day free to picnic, or seek out some great Carolina barbeque, or hike a mountain trail. We chose to drive across the "top" of North Carolina, and -after a brief sojourn back in those great mineral springs tubs at Hot Springs- made our way back to Timberwolf Creek via Asheville. National Park, whitewater, hot springs soaking, and shopping. What more could you ask?
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Wildwater
LTD. Rafting
I recently received the following note from Jeff Greiner, whose family owns
Wildwater Rafting:
Wildwater offers trips on 5 different rivers. It is owned by my family and was started by my parents in 1971. The closest rivers to Maggie Valley are the Pigeon River (I-40, 35-40 minutes west of MV) and the Nantahala in Bryson City. Both rivers are dam controlled and unaffected by drought. They are by far the areas 2 most popular rivers. We closed our Nolichucky operation due to lack of good consistent water and we have elected not to run the French Broad for similar reasons.
We offer trips for youth as young as 4 on the Lower Pigeon float trip and as young as 8 on the Upper Pigeon Class III & IV big waves and action. All Pigeon River trips have a guide in each raft. (I noticed on your site you discussed the Pigeon and driving through the park making it a full day trip. If you are in Maggie Valley, I typically send people via I-40 for a quick 30 minute drive from Exit 20 to Exit 447 (25 miles total) where we are located. It is not as scenic but the Pigeon is the closest whitewater river to Maggie Valley. I typically recommend a stop at Big Creek for a nice hike if they want to make a longer trip of it.) Wildwater is also friends with a company that offers off road Hummer adventures departing from our location that can be built as a combo adventure experience.
The Nantahala location offers many options including fully guided, follow a guide, rentals (raft on your own), Raft & Rail Excursion (unique Smoky Mountains Railroad & rafting package w/lunch) and scenic, not adventure, Jeep tours in our custom, open air, 6 person Jeep.
Off-road Hummer adventures? Scenic Jeep tours? I am so there!!
The phone number for
Wildwater Rafting is (828) 687-1411.
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Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad
Steam or diesel engines pull these
trains along the Nantahala River Gorge, and more. Offering
a special Gourmet Dinner Train ride most Friday and Saturday evenings; also
Mystery Theater and Wines of the World dinner trains. The Raft-n-Rail package includes a train ride along the
river and then a raft
ride back!
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
The Shelton House Museum of North Carolina
Built in 1875 and is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, the Shelton House features comprehensive exhibits
of 19th Century crafts and furniture, as well as a fine collection of Native
American artifacts. Craftsmen who have participated in the North Carolina
Village of Yesterday fair have a selection of crafts displayed. The collection
includes hand-woven coverlets and quilts, sculpture, porcelain, dulcimers, and
masterpieces of pottery work.
The
Cradle of Forestry
"A living museum with exhibits detailing the history of managed
forestry and local craftspeople demonstrating the skills that early mountaineers
used to carve their homesteads out of the forest."
FolkMoot
An international folk dancing festival, held annually right here in Maggie
Valley.
Ghost
Town in the Sky Amusement Park
Closed for the 2004 season... and For Sale!!!
A mile-high amusement park with an old west theme. One admission fee covers
all the shows, rides and amusements including your ride up on the incline
railway or the chair lift, and the "Red Devil" roller coaster, if you
dare. May - Oct.
Craft fairs (see our Calendar of Events)
Miniature Golf
Choose from several mini-golf courses in the area, including one with a
waterfall!
Fantasy Golf and Game Room
Maggie Valley Miniature Golf
Red Barn Miniature Golf
Mini-apolis Race Track & Arcade
Three tracks: Nascart, Large Families and Small Fry. Bumper boats, bumper
cars, gem mine, large game room and dairy bar.
Soco
Gardens Zoo in Maggie Valley
Unfortunately the Soco Gardens Zoo closed for good in October 2005. I
took my grandson there a couple of years ago. Another good memory gone to the
ages. We left the link here as a tribute. Their website is still
there. Send them a line telling them you miss them or that you have fond
memories of the place. They might appreciate that.
Waynesville Movie Theater and Drive In
Sitting in the swing by the
creek
(one of my personal favorites)
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North Carolina Tourism
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