Maggie Valley Area Attractions

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  • Appalachian Horseback Riding - Enjoy scenic horseback rides in the beautiful smokey mountains.
  • Biltmore Estate (Asheville) - George Vanderbilt created Biltmore® as an escape from everyday life. Explore the 8000-acre grand estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC.
  • Cataloochee Ski Area – Historically the Southeast’s longest operating ski resort, Cataloochee is an ideal resort for both novice and experienced skiers and snowboarders.
  • Cataloochee Ranch – Set on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this family-owned lodge offers horseback riding, live entertainment and family-style meals for you and yours to enjoy.
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingman's Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains.
  • Harrah's Casino (Cherokee) - A lively casino with slots, over 100 table games and poker, an entertainment center hosting concerts and other events, and multiple dining options, including an all-you-can-eat-buffet. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, plus a gym and a spa.
  • Nantahala Outdoor Center (Bryson City) - Experience whitewater rafting, zip lines, and more with the nation's best outfitter! Family friendly fun in Western North Carolina at NOC's world class adventure resort.
  • Outdoor Activities – Whether you’re hiking Purchase Knob, exploring Soco Falls or biking down the Blue Ridge Parkway, it’s easy to enjoy the great outdoors in Maggie Valley.
  • Slingshot Rentals - Take a slingshot ride on The Blue Ridge Parkway for a couple of hours!
  • Smoky Mountain Sk8way - Roller Skating Rink & Family Entertainment Center
  • The Polar Express Train Ride - A magical train ride!
  • Trout Fishing - Enjoy world-class trout fishing from the hundreds of rivers and streams of Haywood County and the surrounding areas!
  • Tube World - Playful winter destination for snow tubing featuring a groomed slope & moving carpet lift.
  • Waynesville Skate Park - With the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop, this urban-style park includes more than 8,500 square feet of cast-in-place concrete with elements that are designed for maximum flow.
  • Wheels Through Time – A world-class, all-American transportation museum with a working collection of over 350 rare antique motorcycles and automobiles.
  • Maggie Valley Fairgrounds Event Schedule
  • Waterfalls of North Carolina​

Golf Courses
Maggie Valley Country Club
Laurel Ridge Country Club
Waynesville Country Club
Springdale Country Club
Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Area Information
Haywood County
Town of Maggie Valley
Town of Waynesville
Town of Lake Junaluska
NC Fish and Wildlife
Haywood Regional Medical Center

History Fun Fact
      Maggie Valley received its name from John Setzer, who established the town's first post office in 1904. He named the newly incorporated town after his 14-year-old daughter, Maggie.