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Old Cold Springs Road & Hwy 421 N, Tennessee, U.S.

The Snake 421 is also known as “The Best of the Snake,” and is a sample of some of the best of the combination of roads that make up the rides known collectively as “The Snake”. The series of roads that make up The Snake travels 112 miles and is a heavily traveled Motorcycle and Sport Car Ride. The Snake 421, aka The Best of the Snake, is a really nice 37 mile section of The Snake, offering 489 curves while crossing 3 mountains and traveling through one beautiful valley. It travels through Johnson County, Tennessee and Washington County, Virginia. It is considered by many as one of America’s favorite chartered Motorcycle and Sport Car Rides. This ride has something for everyone from new riders to experienced riders. This is a ride you will want to experience.

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108 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN 37840, USA

If you’re intrigued by the idea of traveling eastern Tennessee’s patchwork of two-lane roads, plan to take on “The Devil’s Triangle” this season. This memorable 72-mile route, winding through Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, is meant for experienced riders ready for the region’s simply maintained roads and challenges around every curve.

If you enjoy traveling gently curving rural roads dotted with houses, farm scenery, and random ATV’s, you’ll find those vistas here. On the other hand, you’ll encounter plenty of switchbacks and twisted turns that closely resemble The Dragon’s challenges.

As an added bonus, The Devil’s Triangle throws in roadside rock-filled gullies, impressive rocky cliffs, mangled guardrails, and rutted roadways. Keep a watchful eye for trucks, as some parts of the route don’t leave much room for pull-offs and other evasive maneuvers. Finally, let’s not forget the route’s notorious climbs – including at least one section with a 1600-foot change in just 1.5 miles.

Finally, you won’t find competing tourist attractions along The Devil’s Triangle route. However, you will encounter the now-closed Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, a notorious regional facility that opened in 1896 and closed in 2009. This maximum-security prison, located in a nondescript two-story building, held the “worst of the worst” criminals during its lifetime. Today, travelers are invited to tour the prison, visit the facility’s museum, and buy some “End of the Line” Tennessee moonshine (which is actually distilled and bottled onsite). Paranormal tours are also available – if you dare.

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17555 Tapoco Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA

If you want to ride the same roads as the Prohibition Era moonshiners, put the “Moonshiner 28” run on your touring calendar. This 103-mile route begins at US 129 at the “Tail of the Dragon,” and meanders southeastward through North Carolina and into upstate South Carolina. In contrast to The Dragon’s non-stop twists and turns, Moonshiner 28 offers a 55-mph speed limit for the majority of your ride.

As you cruise along, you’ll encounter a nice mix of twists and turns, sweeping arcs, and memorable scenery. Shortly after you begin the trip, for example, you’ll arrive at the massive Fontana Dam. Here, you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of beautiful Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Heading toward Highlands in southern North Carolina, you’ll see the notable Cullasaja Falls that cascades downward in a 250-foot drop. Further along, you’ll encounter Dry Falls, a popular destination for travelers of all ages. Enjoy an easy hike from the parking lot, and wind your way downward to the impressive 75-foot waterfall. For an experience you won’t forget, stand under the roaring falls and take in the sights and sounds.

Finally, Moonshiner 28 takes you on a leisurely trek through Georgia and South Carolina, with the quiet town of Walhalla marking the end of your trip. Throughout your ride, you’ll find basic to super-nice accommodations and an enticing assortment of antique and craft shops. If you’re looking for a hearty meal to fuel your travels, you’ll find plenty of options to suite your tastes.

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Lakeview Dr E, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA

Lake View Drive, more commonly known as the “Road to Nowhere”, begins just outside Bryson City and runs approximately 6.5 miles inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its construction is like that of the Blue Ridge Parkway with many gentle curves and some beautiful vistas. Its destination is, literally, nowhere. The road was never completed after the construction of Fontana Dam, and it ends at the entrance to a tunnel. It’s a fun, short motorcycle ride that leads to some beautiful hiking trails. One set of trails is reached by walking approximately 1200 ft. through the tunnel. Another trail, Noland Creek, begins at a trailhead just before the end of the road. There is ample parking at the trailhead and at the tunnel.

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Blue Ridge Pkwy, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA

The highest and longest continuous route in the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 469 miles through North Carolina and Virginia. It has 26 tunnels, 168 bridges, and 6 viaducts. The Southern end of the Parkway is just 10 miles from Bryson City at Milepost 469. The 90 miles between there and Asheville is thought by many to be the most scenic. There are many overlooks where you can stop and enjoy the amazing vistas, and the Parkway has a 45 MPH speed limit which makes this ride very relaxing.

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2-14 Massey Branch Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA

One of the most visited tourist attraction near Robbinsville, NC by road enthusiasts, nature photographers or anybody who is just seeking for a relaxing ride and nature-inspired adventures. Cherohala Skyway is known for its spectacular scenic overlooks, beautiful mountain views, world class hiking trails and pristine waterfalls. It was also featured in Discovery Channel’s Top 10 Motorcycle Rides in North America.

The Cherohala Skyway is a 43-mile (69 km) National Scenic Byway and National Forest Scenic Byway that connects Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Robbinsville, North Carolina in the southeastern United States. Its name is a portmanteau of Cherokee and Nantahala, the two national forests through which it passes. Along with multiple vistas and overlooks, the skyway provides easy vehicular access to various protected and recreational areas of the Unicoi Mountains, including the Citico Creek Wilderness, the Bald River Gorge Wilderness and old growth trees in the interior of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
<h2><strong>Mile High Legend – 43 mile National Scenic Byway from Robbinsville NC to Tellico Plains TN</strong></h2>
The Cherohala Skyway was completed in the fall of 1996 after planning and construction for some thirty-four years. It was North Carolina’s most expensive scenic highway carrying a price tag of $100,000,000. It winds up and over 5,400 foot mountains for 18 miles in North Carolina and descends another 23 miles into the deeply forested back country of Tennessee. The Skyway is well known in motorcycling and sports car circles for its long, sweeping corners and breathtaking scenic views.

It could be extremely dangerous at night and in the winter months. There are no facilities other than a couple of restrooms for the entire 41 miles so make sure you have enough gas to make the crossing. There are also picnic tables with mile-high views along the way that visitors can enjoy.

Vehicles can turn around at one of the overlooks or continue down the ridge in Tennessee. At the state line, the descent starts into the Tellico River basin. If continued into Tennessee, take a detour to Bald River Falls on paved Forest Service Road 210 to see the 100-ft. waterfall from the car (or motorcycle).

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Deals Gap, US-129, Robbinsville, NC 28771

<span class=”YhemCb”>Tourist attraction in Swain County, North Carolina</span>

<span class=”review-full-text” tabindex=”-1″>Ok so this wasn’t on MY bucket list .. but was on my husband’s so it was on our anniversary trip to-do list! And it really didn’t disappoint ether! 318 turns in 11 miles with steep drops and no guard rails! This road is not for inexperienced drivers… But if you drive slow and take the turns carefully it is a pretty amazing experience. There are some cool shops just before you drive into TN that mark the beginning of your drive, and they have memorabilia and stuff. Look for the dragon statue to your left– he is all made of metal! Just beware.. it isn’t for people who don’t like heights or who can’t navigate turns well.</span>

<span class=”review-full-text” tabindex=”-1″>318 turns in 11 miles, one of if not the best drive I’ve ever been on! If you love curvy, challenging mountain roads and amazing views, this is the route for you! I drove through completely by accident on my way to the Foothills Parkway but I’ve always wanted to drive the tail of the dragon and I got to its something you must do if in the area!</span>

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The Dragon is popular and internationally famous destination for motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts since 1981. Known as America’s number 1 motorcycle and sports car road, famous for its 318 curves in 11 miles (18 km). The road earned its name from its curves being said to resemble a dragons tail. The stretch bears the street name Tapoco Road in North Carolina and Calderwood Highway in Tennessee and is signed entirely by US 129 (hidden SR 115).

Deals Gap, also known as Tail of the Dragon, is a portion of U.S. Route 129 in Blount County, Tennessee, situated in a gap in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It was publicized as one of the most scenic drives in USA. This road is appealing to those who are looking for adrenaline rush and excitement. With hundreds of blind curves, long blind crests, and high degrees of camber, this road presents plenty of opportunities to leave the pavement both laterally, and longitudinally, and will provide a challenge even for the most seasoned drivers/bikers.

The Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest border the Dragon, there is no development along the 11-mile stretch, this adds to safety as well as natural beauty. The Dragon stretch of US 129 is double-lined as no passing (there are pull offs you can use to allow tailgaters to get ahead of you.) There are also pull-off points along the route for scenic overlooks. The road is certainly breathtaking, but has a fearsome reputation, speed limit was posted at 30 mph in 2002 and still in effect today. Trucks are also prohibited to enter the road due to previous accidents and incidents involving trucks and semi-tractor.

The best time to drive this road is between March and November. Winter months can be hard to predict. The weather on this zone is harsh and highly unpredictable and it does not take much time for the bright sun shine to change over to moderate to heavy snow fall. This road had a reputation for being extremely dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and blizzards, and driving under these conditions, can be challenging. This road is not for the faint hearted, but if you are looking for a little excitement and adrenaline pumping journey, dont miss this one.

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214 W Main St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

Mountain View Service Station is an independent, family-owned auto repair shop serving Mountain City, TN, Boone, NC, Abingdon, VA, and surrounding areas. Additionally, we are only 11 miles from the North Carolina border and 10 miles from the Virginia border. We also service all of Carter County, Tennessee. We are a NAPA AutoCare Center with ASE-certified technicians on staff who undergo continuous training to stay up to date on the best repair practices for your vehicle. We’re also on hand for preventive maintenance. Whether it’s time for your next oil change and wheel alignment or you need a problem diagnosed and repaired, visit our auto repair shop in Mountain City, TN and you can count on our mechanics for friendly, professional service. Need a lift? Call us at (423) 727-6801 for 24/7 towing service.

517 S Church St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 727-5784(423) 727-5784
995 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
423) 727-6911423) 727-6911
20433 Azen Rd, Damascus, VA 24236, USA
(276) 388-3377(276) 388-3377
13180 Meadowview Square, Meadowview, VA 24361, USA

At The Harvest Table, we work with seasonal produce and meats from local and regional sources, offering the best of each season. Our creative recipes are designed to highlight freshness and quality. We favor real foods prepared in a healthy way; nothing on our menu is deep fat fried.

We prefer to serve foods with a low carbon footprint. All our meats are pasture-​raised and finished, and our trout comes from a sustainably farmed source in North Carolina. In addition to the produce grown on our own Harvest Table Farm, we offer the products from over 50 regional farmers, gardeners and ranchers. Even our beer & wine menu is from local and regional sources, offering wines, beers, and hard ciders from Virginia.

In addition to our local-​foods restaurant, we also have the Meadowview Farmers’ Guild General Store that carries food items and handmade goods from over 170 local craftspeople and artisans.

331 Douglas Dr, Damascus, VA 24236, USA

Your local Damascus Subway® Restaurant, located at 331 Douglas Dr brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread to create the perfect meal with freshly baked cookies all at a great value! All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™ that are ready to take your order in person, online, in our Subway® app, or for delivery.

409 Fritz St, Damascus, VA 24236, USA

Welcome to Wicked Chicken Winghouse & Tavern

Wicked Chicken Winghouse & Tavern specializes in amazing HOT wings, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, delicious homemade sides & gourmet cheesecakes made in house. If your thirsty we also offer full liquor & local craft beers, your going to need something to cool your mouth down from the HOT wings! We are located along the Creeper Trail at 409 Fritz St, Damascus, VA 24236

338 Douglas Dr, Damascus, VA 24236, USA
(276) 415-7777(276) 415-7777
109 S Shady Ave, Damascus, VA 24236, USA

Today I visited the Damascus Diner for lunch. The entire experience was wonderful!! The Diner has a charming atmosphere, the staff is warm and super friendly and the food was mouth-watering! It was definitely worth the drive from Kingsport!! I will be back!
If you are looking for a great meal at an extremely reasonable price, then go see the great people at the Damascus Diner!!

 

10630 Hwy 67 W, Butler, TN 37640, USA

Monsoons is located about 10 miles west of Mountain City, TN, in Doeville (Butler). Serving up great Thai cuisine is Mel’s specialty. Looking for some GREAT Thai food in a beautiful setting? Come to Monsoons! Melynn (Mel) is always cooking up some wonderful foods, and her menu has something for everyone. You can get it mild or spicy – your choice!

11888 Hwy 421 S, Trade, TN 37691, USA
(423) 460-1404(423) 460-1404

Sharpie’s Restaurant is a cozy hometown casual restaurant serving quality fresh comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. We are located at 11888 Highway 421 South in Trade, Tennessee. We also have a salad bar, children’s menu, beverages and dessert menu available. We pride ourselves with a family friendly atmosphere with quick service and an attentive waitstaff.

6811 Hwy 67 W, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

La Cucina is a real homey kitchen offering 24 seats. The dining room is situated inside of the kitchen. We cook entirely from scratch.

La Cucina is located in Johnson County, TN. A real rural area rich of rivers, creeks, forests, small farms mainly dedicated to the breeding of cattle in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Driving 20 minutes from La Cucina you can reach Virginia (North side) and North Carolina (East side).
A few miles going West you’ll find Watauga Lake, inside the Cherokee National Forest, one uncontaminated gem and one of the cleanest lakes in the USA.
Matteo Torri, chef/owner, is a passionate searcher of the American wide spaces and cultural diversity but with an Italian background where traditions are a mainstay of everyday life.
4862 Roan Creek Rd, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

Owned and operated by a local Christian family. We strive to deliver excellent service along with our delicious home cooked food. Come by today!

254 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 727-3278(423) 727-3278
955 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

Since 1954, McDonald’s has been dedicated to serving quality food and quick service at an affordable price for our customers. Visit your nearby McDonald’s and choose from a menu of favorites, including McCafé® coffee, tasty breakfasts, delicious burgers like our Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese and more!

Restaurants nationwide offer numerous amenities to ensure every customer has an enjoyable experience. Find out if your local nearby McDonald’s is open 24 hours, offers Drive Thru or McDelivery®**, and more through the McDonald’s restaurant locator. Before you head out, check out the deals page for our latest offers and order your food ahead with Mobile Order & Pay, available exclusively on the McDonald’s App!

2311 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 727-1088(423) 727-1088

Japanese restaurant

465 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

Find your nearby Taco Bell at 465 S. Shady Street in Mountain City, TN. We are open early with breakfast hours and if you find yourself out and about late at night, you can still order at our drive-thru. You can also order online and skip our line inside. We’re serving all your favorite menu items, from classic burritos and tacos, to new favorites like the Crunchwrap Supreme® and Chalupa Supreme. From breakfast to late night, Taco Bell serves made-to-order and customizable tacos and burritos, vegetarian options, drinks and sweets. Make sure to visit our Store Locator to find the Taco Bell® breakfast closest to you. Our Cravings Value Menu features classics like the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, and other Taco Bell favorites. If you’re looking for a delicious choice for Mexican inspired food or fast food close to the Mountain City-area, Taco Bell is nearby! So come inside or visit our drive-thru at this Mountain City Taco Bell location.

150 Pioneer Village Dr, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

Your local Mountain City Subway® Restaurant, located at 150 Pioneer Village Dr brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread to create the perfect meal with freshly baked cookies all at a great value! All Subway® Restaurants are independently owned and operated by business owners who employ talented Sandwich Artists™ that are ready to take your order in person, online, in our Subway® app, or for delivery.

201 S Church St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 501-1300(423) 501-1300
2005 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 501-1010(423) 501-1010

Seafood Restaurant

105 S Church St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 727-1022(423) 727-1022

Pizza Restaurant

2591 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 727-9732(423) 727-9732

Barbecue restaurant

Sub Shop

418 S Church St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
(423) 727-8999(423) 727-8999

Barbecue restaurant

2736 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA
We wanted to let you know that we offer the best dining experience in Mountain City – you get special one-on-one attention. We have a lot of fun here, which means our employees are happy. We also wanted to let you know that youre really important to us, because we couldnt be in business without you.
 
Suba’s restaurant is known for their friendly atmosphere and outstanding food, with two professionally trained chefs, LuAnne and Rich Suba. Our extensive menu ranges from perfectly prepared steaks, the best seafood in the area, pastas and chicken to wonderful lunch sandwiches and salads. Pastry chef LuAnne is known far and wide for desserts that cannot be matched. Often copied, but never equaled. We look forward to adding you to our large and growing family of Suba’s fans.
122 S Murphy St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA

The BeetRoute is a catering company focusing on local ingredients and traditions to build better community relationships.

 

205 Morefield Rd, Butler, TN, USA
(423) 768-0012(423) 768-0012

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Rustic Cabins
Roan Creek Campground features two rustic cabins which are available for rent for the weekend, or week. Each cabin features a kitchen complete with a full size fridge and stove, a full private bathroom, controllable heating and air, and sleeps up to 6 people.

For rate details check out the reservations and rates page.


Luxury Camping Tents

Luxury camping tents at Roan Creek Campground are available for daily, weekly, or monthly rental. Each luxury tent is rain proof and features solid wood flooring, a queen size bed, a mini refrigerator, power outlets, a ceiling fan, heaters, and a creek side view.


RV Sites

Roan Creek Campground is the perfect place to park your RV for the weekend, week, month, or year. Each RV site features a dedicated water hookup along with a 50 amp power hookups right along beautiful Roan Creek. We can accept RVs with a maximum length of up to 60′

 

Mountain City, TN, USA
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Discover how A Mountain Dream can become your dream vacation! Close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting on this front porch enjoying the peace and quiet that this mountain cabin rental has to offer. Feel all the stresses of that daily routine melt away as you sink into the swirling waters of the outdoor hot tub. Cozy great room with stone fireplace and beautiful tasteful decor throughout. Master Bedroom with queen size bed on the main level. Upstairs is a spacious loft area with two twins on one wing of the loft and a full size futon and additional sitting area that is a great escape for kids on the other wing of the loft. Enjoy those crisp evenings around an outdoor firepit. (wood provided) You will discover no detail has been overlooked after a stay at A Mountain Dream. Amenities include: 40′ flatscreen cable TV downstairs, high speed internet, air conditioning, gas fireplace inside, firepit outside, gas grill, hot tub. Linens &amp; towels provided.

Close to Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Ski Hawksnest, Grandfather Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad and many other area attractions!

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