on route 19 and an 11-minute walk from the wheels through time museum, this laid-back motel is 1. suites add extra living space and kitchenettes. the modest quarters feature free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. 5 miles from ghost town in the sky amusement park. amenities include rocking chairs on the porch, computer use in the motel office and guest laundry services. parking is free. there's a seasonal outdoor pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities consist of a playground, picnic area with tables and grills and weekend campfires (seasonal) McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 53
Waterrock Knob (17 min) Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Cataloochee Ski Area (13 min) Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. Mingo Falls (41 min) 120-ft. waterfall on the Cherokee Indian Reservation reached by a 0.4-mi. access trail. Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo (21 min) Year-round Santa Claus-themed park with rides, a gift shop, a zoo & paddle boating in a lake. Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (10 min) 38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. Soco Falls (10 min) Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. |