The North Carolina Welcome Center is now Housed in the Visit NC Smokies Visitor Center
February 14 will be here before you know it, but don’t panic: you still have plenty of time to plan a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway to Waynesville with your sweetie. There aren’t many destinations naturally suited for an intimate weekend trip, but our slice of the Smokies is definitely one of them. Make new memories […]
We take Southern hospitality to another level here in Waynesville, even in our colder months. We welcome any traveler with open arms, eager to share our unique mountain heritage with the world. To experience everything, you’re going to need to stay a while. So, do it in style and warmth! Our bed and breakfasts are […]
A big snow in early December was a fun surprise for Maggie Valley! Snow fort building and snowball fights were happening up and down Soco Road. Even though it caused some closures and slowdowns, the folks in Maggie were appreciative for a lovely snowfall, especially before Christmas. Hit the Mountain The natural snow and cool […]
All of the upcoming fall holidays and long weekends present plenty of opportunities to get away from home and relax before you lose your vacation days. If you’re hoping to take a last-minute road trip, make it worth your while and take the scenic route to Haywood County. Our five mountain towns are a perfect […]
If you’re planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, chances are you’re not alone. After all, these mountains are the home of one of the most visited parks in the country, plus dozens of unique mountain towns filled with different adventures. So how are you supposed to pick where to go and where to […]
These days, if you want to go on an overnight trip, you have more options than ever: all you have to do is hop online, Google your destination, and bingo—hotels! AirBnB! VRBO! Campgrounds! The list goes on and on. It’s exciting for us because it just invites more and more people to discover everything we […]
In preparation for Hurricane Irma and travelers seeking refuge, we have compiled a list of our lodging availabilities for September 7-15 below categorized by type of accommodation. We will keep this list as updated as possible for you, but please call to verify dates of availability as they may vary on weekends and weekdays. If you […]
Did know in 2015 over half of Americans, 55% to be exact, had leftover vacation days that were never used? Come to the North Carolina Smoky Mountains and don’t waste single one!
You may be surprised at just how much you may enjoy a weekday getaway in the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. If our beautiful mountains aren’t enough to entice you to off a few extra days, here are few more reasons why you should consider packing your bags for a week-long getaway in Haywood County.
Visit NC Smokies recently had the pleasure of hosting a group of incredibly talented and fun travel writers for a winter press trip. Check out what we did courtesy of Ohio Girl Travels!
If you are looking for a fun, affordable winter escape, look no further than Maggie Valley, North Carolina!
