| parking is complimentary, as is hot breakfast served in a woodsy-chic dining room that has a covered deck. a homey lounge offers games and a stone fireplace. upgraded rooms add fireplaces and/or mountain views. there's also a shared front porch with rocking chairs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. quaint and cozy rooms feature antique furnishings and wood-paneled walls, as well as sitting areas, private bathrooms, satellite tv and free wi-fi. set 2 miles from the scenic great smoky mountains expressway, this rustic inn is 3 miles from the museum of north carolina handicrafts
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 58
Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (19 min)
38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. Graveyard Fields 418.8 (49 min)
Picturesque nature trail leading to 2 cascading waterfalls, one with a popular swimming hole. Black Balsam Knob (49 min)
6,214-ft. mountaintop with 360° views, reached by a hike through balsam woods on the Art Loeb Trail. Soco Falls (28 min)
Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. Waterrock Knob (22 min)
Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Devil's Courthouse (43 min)
5,719-ft. mountain offering a half-mile hiking trail to the summit for panoramic vistas. Cataloochee Ski Area (32 min)
Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. |
