Waynesville/Maggie Valley, NC
Located in Haywood County North Carolina, Waynesville and Maggie Valley are surrounded by 18 peaks reaching over 6000 ft in elevation. Cold Mountain made famous by the movie of the same name is one of those 18 peaks. Because of its high elevation every stream, creek, and river in Haywood County originates there. No water flows into the county.
Established in 1808, the 546 sq miles of Haywood County with a population of just over 56,000 offer something for everyone. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the southern border of the county with the Pisgah National Forest on the northern boundary.
Things to Do:
Smoky Mountain National Park
Smoky Mountain National Park is America's most visited national park. Ridge upon ridge of forest and world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life. A hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. Other activities the Smokies offer are car camping, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC. 28719
www.harrahscherokee.com
Cataloochee Ski Resort
Located in Maggie Valley, NC. Cataloochee offers some really good snow skiing and snow tubing having 14 slopes. It's highest elevation is 5400 ft. Make sure you check this out next time your in the area. Before you visit make sure you check ski conditions, visit www.cataloochee.com .
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
Located in Mars Hill, NC. Wolf Ridge offers snow skiing and snow tubing having 20 slopes. It's highest elevation is 4700 ft. Make sure you check this out next time your in the area. Before you visit make sure you check ski conditions, visit www.skiwolfridgenc.com .
Lake Junaluska
Located in Haywood Conty NC
Upcoming Events:
5/1/2010 - 21st Annual Great Smoky Mountain Trout Festival
Location: Maggie Valley, NC
When: Saturday May 1st from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: The event celebrates the importance of mountain trout as a valuable resource to Western NC. Activities include an educational/nature expo, fly fishing demos, free kids zone, aquarium, live music, crafts and more.
Contact: 828-926-0688
5/29/2010 - 5/30/2010 - 6th Annual Vettes in the Valley Corvette Show
Location: Maggie Valley,NC
When: Saturday May 29th through Sunday May 30th Time(TBA)
Contact: For more information call 828-734-9126.
7/10/2010 - 7/11/2010 - Maggie Valley Summer Arts and Crafts Show
Location: Maggie Valley,NC Festival Grounds
When: Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th Time(TBA)
Contact: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-926-1686.
8/28/2010 - 8/29/2010 - 2nd Annual Valley Classic Auto & Truck Show
Location: Maggie Valley, NC Festival Grounds
When: Saturday August 28th from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday August 29th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Contact: For more information call 828-734-9126.
9/25/2010 - 37th Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang & Ford Meet
Location: Eagles Nest Maggie Valley, NC
When: Saturday September 25th Time(TBA)
Contact: David Osborn 770-586-0338
10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010 - Maggie Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Show
Location: Maggie Valley, NC Festival Grounds
When: Saturday October 16th and Sunday October 17th Time(TBA)
Contact: Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 828-926-1686.
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