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Cataloochee Ski Area
Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, 4 miles off US 19 above Maggie Valley!
Cataloochee has nine slopes and trails that are 25% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25%
advanced. The vertical drop is 740' and boasts two double chairlifts and 1 rope tow. Snow
Boarding is allowed on all slopes.
When "Mother Nature" doesn't cooperate, "state of the art" snow making equipment provides fun
and excitement.
Slopes offer daily, twilight and evening hours. They offer ski schools for all ages in groups or
private. Reservations are recommended for weekends and holidays lessons. Lift tickets are
available at adult, student and junior rates. Seniors 65 and over, kids 6 and under receive a free
lift ticket. Military personnel with valid I.D. receive discount rates. Rental equipment is available
at the lodge as well as area shops.
For a more detailed report on the ski area conditions, call the 24 hour snow report number at
800-768-3588.
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Ghost Town in the Sky
Capture the daily thrills of life on the frontier in beautiful Maggie Valley. Take either the chairlifts,
incline railway or shuttle bus to the top where the fun begins in an "Old West" atmosphere. Stroll
the streets, (watch out for a gun fight) enjoy the shows,rides for all ages, enjoy snacks or lunch
while being entertained by high stepping dancers in the "saloon"!
A single admission price is your ticket to all the rides and shows. Open May thru October.
Call 800-446-7886 for more details.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
Enjoy a 15 minute ride thru beautiful Maggie Valley and find yourself on the Blue Ridge
Parkway!
The Parkway's 469 toll free miles allow you to escape into the most popular National Park.
Enjoy scenic overlooks, picnic by a rushing stream,(watch out for wildlife), peaceful walks along
trails. Take in yesteryear at "living attractions" along the way. Enjoy each season, from the first
wildflower of spring time to the magnificent changing of the leaves in late October.
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Great Smoky Mountains
Maggie Valley puts you at the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains! Keep your camera
ready, your picnic basket loaded, a full tank of gas - Your adventure is about to begin!
Good food, good shops, mountain music and dance, hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, snow
skiing,(in season), amusement parks, river rafting, petting zoos, many area golf courses,(most
open to the public), scenic drives boasting waterfalls, wildflowers and gorgeous sunsets. For the
romantic, begin "your life together" at the wedding chapel right in the Heart of Maggie Valley.
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Clogging & Mountain Music
Maggie's own STOMPIN' GROUND will bring you some of the greatest Bluegrass country
music and championship clogging teams. Sit back and watch or participate! Bring the whole
family. Open May thru October. Or, enjoy THUNDER RIDGE! Maggie's newest entertainment
complex of over 12,000 sq.ft. Featuring a good restaurant and a fantastic dance floor. Hear local
and national entertainers. Open all year!
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Soco Zoo
You'll want to make this a special stop! Maggie's proud to introduce you to one of the cleanest,
best- kept and entertaining zoos in the southeast! Located right in the heart of Maggie Valley!
Bring your camera for the "brave" one in the group that will "hold the snake" or the "wee" one
petting the animals. Professional guides will introduce you to monkeys, bears, snakes, leopards,
and many more! Open May through October, rain or shine.
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Fishing
For the experienced angler or the first timer, the clean waters will provide a great adventure for
the young and old. Licenses and permits are required and are available at a nominal fee at
"Haywood Hardware" - 828-926-0300 by the day, week or month. In addition to our rushing ,
stocked streams, we have "trout ponds". These are privately owned and operated. There are no
licenses required. However, there is a fee that is linked accordingly per "catch". They will provide
equipment and will even clean your fish.
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Biltmore House And Gardens
Visit this 250 room majestic mansion which sits on more than 8,000 acres. Completed in 1895,
the Biltmore House is the largest private home in America today.At its completion, Biltmore
House was one of the most innovative and technologically advanced homes in the world. Indoor
hot and cold running water, elevators, indoor heating, a fire alarm system, refrigeration, electric
lightbulbs, and telephones were all luxuries of this home.
The 75 acres of landscaped gardens, grounds and parks are a feast for the eye, with many of the
flowers blooming throughout the year.
Tour the winery and visit the production areas, cellars or unwind in the bricked courtyard. After
the tour, enjoy a complimentary tasting of award winning wines, or visit the Wine Shop for a
selection of cookbooks, wines and wine accessories.
For more information on tickets and hours, please call 800-543-2961.
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Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts at the Shelton House
Located in the historic Shelton House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
this museum features pottery, quilts, baskets and woodworking. Enjoy a comprehensive exhibit
of handicrafts which include hand-carved dulcimers, Saxony spinning wheels, folk art carvings,
walking spinning wheels, dining table and chairs. Enjoy Indian artifacts, including baskets, pottery,
wood carvings, dolls and Navajo rugs.
Please call 828-452-1551 for hours and ticket information.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railway
The history of this rail line dates back to the 1840's when the railroad created passage through
the scenic North Carolina mountainland. The Railway operates four diesel-electric locomotives
and one Baldwin steam locomotive. Passengers ride in comfortable, reconditioned coaches,
crown coaches, club cars, dining cars, and open cars, which are ideal for viewing and picture
taking. All excursions take you through the forested foothills of the Smoky Mountains of North
Carolina with views of countrysides, rivers, flora and small towns.
Visit the Historic Train Museum and view over 3,000 articles of railroads history on display in the
5,000 square-foot building next to the Dillsboro depot. View operating model trains, railroad
memorabilia and videos.
Please call 800-872-4681 for departure dates, times, and rates.
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Cradle of Forestry
Enjoy the visitor's center, a film, walking tours, exhibits, and restored historic buildings from the
late 1800's. Only a short drive Maggie Valley,
Please call 828-877-3130 for tickets and more information.
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Carolina Nights Dinner Show
Music, Comedy, Family Fun and Great Food!! Country, gospel, bluegrass and old time
rock-n-roll music, with a little comedy, will leave you with a night to remember. Shows are
performed in a new, beautiful climate controlled state of the art auditorium. Enjoy the stars in the
sky, while you enjoy the stars on the stage. For reservations, or more information, please call
828-926-8822.
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Roadrunner Shuttle Service
Providing safe, dependable and quality transportation service to visitors, resident and businesses
of Haywood County. Serving airports in Asheville, Knoxville, Charlotte and Greenville. Avoid
the hassle of driving, let Roadrunner Shuttle Service provide your transportaion to the Biltmore
House, Cherokee, or any other local attraction. For more information, please call
828-926-3322.
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Unto These Hills
This powerful outdoor drama, with a cast of 130, brings to life the tragic story of the Cherokee
people. It begins with the arrival of deSoto in 1540, and builds to a stirring climax with the cruel
removal of all but a remnant of the Cherokee on the infamous "Trail of Trears". For more
information, or to purchase tickets, pleae call 828-497-2111.
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Miss Caroline's Wedding Chapel
With the Great Smokies as a backdrop, Miss Caroline's Wedding Chapel is a picture perfect
setting for your special day. Choose from several ceremonies. No waiting period or blood test
required, however a marriege license must be obtained at the Haywood County Courthouse. Call
today to arrange the memory of a lifetime. 888-257-5227.
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