At Meadowlark Motel, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment in the heart of Maggie Valley. From our cozy rooms and family-run hospitality to unique amenities like creekside cabins, Jacuzzis, and our one-of-a-kind speakeasy, our guests have [...]
Exciting 4th of July events are gearing up all across the WNC Smokies with parades, live music, delicious summer foods, and eye-popping firework displays. We’ve gathered a list of where you can celebrate the good ol’ U.S. of A. in [...]
The Smoky Mountains are steeped in a powerful legacy of history, music, and Appalachian folkways. At the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley, NC we are committed to honor and preserve that heritage and culture by educating and entertaining both visitors [...]
The hills may be alive with the sound of music in Austria, but in the Smoky Mountains – at certain times of the year anyway – you’ll hear the thundering sounds of engines revving as they echo throughout the valley. [...]
Winter transforms the Smoky Mountains into a veritable wonderland. From snow-covered mountaintops and winter hikes to great skiing and sparkling holiday lights, we’ve collected a few stunning photos of the Smoky Mountains in winter that will have you packing your [...]
The Western North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains are filled with Appalachian culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking natural beauty. Home to a wide variety of plants and animals, with hiking trails, waterfalls, and plenty of places to explore, this entire region [...]
Located next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Western North Carolina sits the ancestral homelands of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians Nation. Known as the Qualla Boundary, these 57,000 acres are home to approximately 9,000 members [...]
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has another unforgettable event under our belts! This past weekend we had the incredible honor of hosting two living Haywood County legends and presenting them with the first annual MSMC Lifetime Achievement awards. Charles [...]
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is heating up the summer with local events that showcase the deep roots of these incredible mountains. This past weekend Darren Nicholson, Grammy nominated musician, winner of multiple IBGMA Awards and founding member of [...]
There’s a vast and natural beauty hidden away in the mountains and foothills near Maggie Valley, and now there’s a new way to explore it. If you love hiking – or just enjoy being out in nature – then you’ll [...]
