Located in western North Carolina, adjoining two famous attractions, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maggie Valley is a paradise of exciting things to do and beautiful things to see. Enjoy everything from elk gazing and skiing to golf in our town.
Maggie Valley, North Carolina Attractions: Golf Resort & Miniature Golf
Club & Resort is a great place to spend a weekend practicing your golf swing. The golf club offers year-round golf at an elevation of 3,000 feet. Boasting more than 30 acres of fairways and a 6,500-yard golf course, this resort offers the more leisurely front “Valley Nine” as well as the more challenging “Mountain Nine,” with an elevation rise of 800 feet.
They offer rates ranging from $45 to $79 for a day of golf, as well as packages and reduced group rates. Golf rates are per person, with tax, and include a cart and 18 holes of golf.
The resort features a restaurant and indoor/outdoor event facilities. It’s a popular site for weddings and conferences. Pin High Bar & Grille boasts a casual atmosphere and American cuisine served inside with fireside ambiance or outside on the veranda overlooking the first tee. Tournaments and brunches are held at the resort various times throughout the year, so it is wise to call ahead before making plans. The restaurant also offers private dining for your group or special event.
Showcasing beautiful mountain and valley scenery, this golf resort offers additional attractions and amenities for your recreation, such as: tennis courts, a driving range, walking trails, fishing, rafting and the ever-popular thrill of zip-lining.
Phone: 800.438-3861 or 828.926.6013
Address: 1819 Country Club Drive, Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Website: http://www.maggievalleyclub.com
Maggie Valley Carpet Golf is a miniature golf course in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Family owned and operated since 1963, this local attraction offers two different courses, each with 18 holes of miniature golf for the whole family to enjoy. After you’ve played golf, you may enjoy browsing through the antiques and vintage goods at the adjoining antique store. Perfect for families on a budget, this miniature golf course charges $4 per person at the time of this writing, with group rates available for large parties. A generation of families have been coming to Maggie Valley Carpet Golf to enjoy good times for the whole family at a reasonable price. Now people who once came to play “put-put” golf as a child are coming back to bring their own children. It’s a wonderful way to spend an afternoon on your next trip to Maggie Valley.
Phone: 828.926.3255
Address: 3054 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Maggie Valley, North Carolina Attractions: Meadowlark Motel
An attraction in itself, Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley is a great base of operations for exploring the area and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The motel website features specials, deals and packages throughout the year and suggested itineraries are available upon request. Established in the 40s but recently updated, the iconic Meadowlark Motel is located at 2878 Soco Road in Maggie Valley, just minutes from the Cataloochee Ski Resort, the Maggie Valley Club & Resort and the festival grounds.
Meadowlark showcases a beautiful setting for weddings and group events, featuring a 2,000-square-foot pavilion with a full kitchen, a fire pit and outdoor furniture overlooking scenic Jonathan Creek in the heart of Maggie Valley. Catering is available upon request. They host a lot of reunions and groups who are attending rallies and festivals at the local festival grounds.
A great weekend itinerary might include complimentary Continental breakfast at Meadowlark, followed by lunch and golf at Maggie Valley Club & Resort, with an afternoon antiquing expedition and southern cuisine for dinner at Kin Restaurant. Cap off the night with a live performance of authentic mountain dance and bluegrass music at The Stompin’ Ground on Saturday. Sunday could be a great day for a road trip and we have plenty of ideas in our article, Top 10 North Carolina Road Trips. Meadowlark is 17.5 miles from the casinos at Cherokee Indian Reservation if you’d like to try your hand at Lady Luck. Make time for a tour of Cataloochee Valley, where you can view the majestic elk and see an abundance of wildlife including wild turkeys, as well as magnificent mountain scenery. When you get back from your road trip, relax in the jetted tub at your Meadowlark accommodation or spend some time roasting marshmallows over a firepit on the banks of lovely Jonathan Creek.
We know you will enjoy your stay in beautiful Maggie Valley, North Carolina, as well as all of our exciting attractions. Start planning your next trip to Maggie Valley and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park today.
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