THINGS TO DO
Maggie Valley, Waynesville & Cherokee, North Carolina
For fun family activities and events right here at Maggie Valley Club & Resort, check our out online activities calendar and plan to join us!
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKList Item 1
Oconaluftee Visitors Center Entrance, Cherokee, NC, (828) 497-1904
- Hundreds of miles of hiking trails featuring wildlife viewing hotspots, historic farm, gristmills, churches, housese and schools.
See our activities department for maps and additional information.
30 minute drive from MVC.
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ELK VIEWING - CATALOOCHEE VALLEYList Item 2
Side entrace to Smoky Mountain National Park. Usually can be seen at sunrise and sunset dailiy, year-round. The heard comes around to graze in open fields. Many hiking trails in the area. One of the last remaining old growth forests east of Mississippi.
Directions available with the Activites Department.
30-40 minute drive from MVC
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LAKE JUNALUSKAList Item 3
91 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, (828) 452-2881
- 2.6 mile easy walking trail around the lake
- Beautiful landscaping, butterfly gardens, gazebos and wildlife.
5 minute drive from MVC
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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAYList Item 4
Nearest access, seven (7) miles west on Soco Road, (828) 298-0398.
- 469 mile National Park Driving Tour
- Hundreds of miles of hiking trails
- Outstanding views of the Smoky Mountains
See Activities Department for maps and directions.
CHEROKEE
20-25 minute beautiful mountain drive from MVC
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OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGEList Item 1
Drama Road, Cherokee, NC, (866) 554-4557
- Live re-enactment of Cherokee Indian village life
- Craftsmen demonstrate their skill in making arrowheads, baskets, blowguns, beaded belts, ceremonial masks, dugout canoes and wood carvings
- Mile-long nature trail next to village
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INDIAN VILLAGEList Item 2
Intersection of Tsali Blvd. and Drama Rd., Cherokee, NC
- Open 7 days a week, year-round
- Presents 10k years of Cherokee history
- "Story Lodge" with Cherokee myths brought to life
- Gift shop with authentic Cherokee crafts
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UNTO THESE HILLS CHEROKEE LIVE DRAMAList Item 3
Drama Road, Cherokee, NC, (828) 554-4557, June-August, Native Cherokee storytelling and dancing.
- Fantastic drama featuring breathtaking costumes and exciting choreography
- Advance ticket purchases recommended (often sold out)
- Contact the concierge to reserve tickets
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HARRAH'S CASINOList Item 4
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC, (828) 497-7777
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round
- Table games, vidoe gaming, vidoe poker
- Several restaurants and gift shops
WINTER ACTIVITIES
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CATALOOCHEE SKI AREAList Item 1
1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, (828) 926-0285
- Opening and closing dates vary, 9 AM - 10 PM daily, winter
- Classes and private lessons available
- Restaurant/bar
- Ski rentals available
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TUBE WORLDList Item 2
Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC, (828) 926-0285, December through February
- Tubes provided
- 1.75 hour sessions
- Week Bowl Snowplay area available for smaller children
- Reservations highly recommended
