SMOKY MOUNTAIN VACATION RENTALS

MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA

WALCH SMOKY MOUNTAIN LOG CABIN "CREEKSIDE" RETREAT

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Maggie Valley

What To Do in the Maggie Valley and Waynesville Area

There are many things to do while staying at either The Walch Smoky Mountain "Creekside" Log Cabin Retreat  or Walch Smoky Mountain "Pond View" Log Cabin Retreat in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. 

Check out what's happening in the Haywood County (Waynesville / Maggie Valley) portion of western North Carolina.  For a directory of the businesses in Haywood County, the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce website is an excellent resource.

Go to the Blue Ridge Online site for information on:

Attractions, Bed & Breakfast Inns, Books & Periodicals, Camping & Outdoor Activities, Mountain Crafts, Folklore, Genealogy, Golfing, Hiking, Hotels & Motels, Museums, Mountain Music, Native Americans, Real Estate, Recipes, Resorts, Shopping, Storytelling, Travel Information, Universities & Info, Whitewater Rafting, Wildflowers. Another source of Mountain activities, by county, can be found at Mountain Travel Guide.

Read about general information on The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For those interested in things to do and see while in the mountains, check out this listing of Smoky  Mountain Shows and Attractions where prices, maps and info can be found.

How To Get There

There is a mapping service on the web which keeps a permanent record of an individual's mapping needs.  If you want to experiment in preparing a map for your vacation destinations....    check out Maps On Us.  They can help you create a map directly from your home to  Maggie Valley, NC.  You don't even need a AAA membership!

Another Mapping source similar to MapQuest is Geo Cities . Just scan down the page to "Using Street Address or Intersection"; and follow the instructions

If you are curious of how far it is to Maggie Valley, The distance chart below should give you an idea. The Smoky Mountains Map should also show you the location of the National Forests in the Smokies.

What's the weather in Maggie Valley, Cherokee, Asheville? --- or in your home town ?

Looking for the weather in your home town or in Maggie Valley, check out the Intellicast page,  or if you'd like to find the weather in Maggie Valley, click here.

 Whitewater Activities & Waterfalls

How about North Carolina whitewater Nantahala, boating or tubing? More Whitewater rafting. The Smoky Mountain also offers the visitor some of the areas most magnificent waterfalls. A great book by Kevin Adams, called "North Carolina Waterfalls", gives you directions to most area waterfalls.

Where to Dine in Maggie Valley

Whether you're staying at the Walch Smoky Mountain Creekside Retreat or Walch Pond View Retreat --- we're sure you'll want to check out the Shopping and Dining in the Maggie Valley.  While we have not visited them all by far, some of our favorites are Snappy's - Primarily Italian food with an excellent selection with regular or large "Snappy" sized portions!  This is a very economical and good for families.  J. Arthurs' restaurant is just down the road at the entrance to Highway 19 and is great for a special meal.  This is probably the nicest restaurant in the area.  Prices are on the high end but J. Arthurs' is a very nice dining experience if you're looking for something special.  We are also fond of Maggies' Gallery in Waynesville.  This is an authentic Log Cabin from an earlier time which has a wide menu selection at reasonable prices.  Arf's restaurant in Maggie Valley on Highway 19 sits along Jonathan's Creek and offers a great local blackened trout with salad bar for at a reasonable price.

Golfing Activities

While in the Mountains, what better leisure activity than a round of golf.  Play a round at The Maggie Valley Golf & County Club. The Great Smoky Mountain Trails site has "links" to most NC Mountain Golf Courses. While your family is off on their activity, check out the Golf Courses and Pro Shops in North Carolina.

Do you want to see the Seasons Change?

Blooming wildflowers,plants and trees make the Smoky Mountains special all times of the year. The Bloom Schedule is a great guide. Fall in Maggie Valley is a wonderfull time. The changing colors of the area leaves is a matter of Simple Chemistry of Autumn Colors. Drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway Appalachians, North Carolina.  For the most current update on where the leaves are peaking, check out The Weather Channel maps Fall Foliage across the Nation for the predicted best time of year. 

Fishing in the Smokies

Fishing has been a part of the historic use of Great Smoky Mountains National Park since its creation. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fishing.  Another fishing source can be found at Trout Unlimited.

The native brook trout was originally present in most streams above 2000 feet elevation. Extensive logging operations in the early 1900's caused contamination of over 160 miles of clear mountain streams eliminating the brook trout from about 50% of its original range.

Most of the streams in the area are home of the native Brook Trout and have been supplemented by the Brown and Rainbow trout. Local ponds and lakes are also home to the smallmouth and rock bass.  A great local book on trout fishing is Smoky Mountains Trout Fishing Guide by Don Kirk 1985 Menasha Ridge Press, Route 3 Box 450, Hillsborough, North Carolina  27278.  Check out Books on Trout fishing and other trout fishing books can be found here.

Local Trout fishing can be found at:

1) Cooper Creek Trout Farm (Between Cherokee & Bryson City) Cherokee is 20 miles away. Although you fish from their ponds, they do not require a license. They charge $2.75 per pound of fish you catch. (828) 488-6836.

2) Cherokee Indian Reservation  Cherokee Trout Fishing - Fish the streams of the Indian reservation. Children under 12 do not require a license when with an adult who has a fishing permit ($5.00 per day) You can get info from a toll free number 1-800-438-1601

3) Bill's Trout Ponds  This place also does not require a license, since it has privately stocked ponds. They charge $3.00 per pound. They can be contacted at: Bill's Fish Ponds, Route 2, Box 270, Waynesville, NC  28786, (828) 926-0501

Smoky Mountain Information Resources

A great resource to find out things to do and see in the Smokies is Bob’s Smoky Mountain Links.  You can find such links to: Weather and Ski Conditions, Entertainment, Food, Information / History & Reading and Photography.  Learn about the Smoky Mountains at GoSmokies.

A weekly travel magazine featuring the Blue Ridge Mountain region can be found at The What-to-Do Magazine; Your Guide to the Smokies   - a guide, designed to provide information about the Great Smoky Mountains area.  Also, check out CyberTrip for a variety of On-line Travel services.

Vacationing in North Carolina Information

Other Cades Cove Site

Take a day trip to the Grove Park Inn and see one of North Carolina's majestic hotels. Or visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

Are you into hiking in the State's National Forests? Maggie Valley is in the western part of the State, in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, and surrounded by Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forest.

Winter sports are readily available at the Cataloochee Ski Area, with its 740 foot vertical drop is located just minutes away from the Walch Log Cabin Lodge.  Another Cataloochee Ski summary.

North Carolina has some great natural attractions.  Take a tour of Chimney Rock, located just east of Asheville. For those who remember the movie "Last of the Mohicans", this is where some of the memorable mountains scenes were filmed. Another site has a great Map of Chimney Rock.

Also if your more into caves, there is Linville Caverns and other natural wonders.  And if waterfalls are more your speed, chech out Linville Falls.

Visit nearby Asheville, North Carolina.  Another Asheville link for those interested.

   If you would like more information, please e-mail the owners at info@walchlogcabins.com

04/28/07 Web Page Updated