Daniel’s Guidebook

Daniel
Daniel’s Guidebook

The "Tail of the Dragon"

This is the most dangerous road in North America, consisting of 318 turns in 11miles. Drivers and riders beware, it is not for beginners.
This place is at the end of the "Tail of the Dragon" and a great place to hang out, order food, and check out other motorcycles and sport cars.
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Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort
17548 Tapoco Rd
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This place is at the end of the "Tail of the Dragon" and a great place to hang out, order food, and check out other motorcycles and sport cars.
This is a great first stop prior to riding or driving to the "Tail of the Dragon."
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4371 Calderwood Highway
This is a great first stop prior to riding or driving to the "Tail of the Dragon."

Touring the Smokies

A list of highly recommended places I like to ride or drive to.
This is the most popular destination in the Smoky Mountains. Cades Cove is an 11 mile loop (one-way) for your sightseeing leisure.
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Cades Cove
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This is the most popular destination in the Smoky Mountains. Cades Cove is an 11 mile loop (one-way) for your sightseeing leisure.
This is an amazing drive in the Smokies for sightseeing, and it's only 8 miles away from my home.
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills Parkway
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This is an amazing drive in the Smokies for sightseeing, and it's only 8 miles away from my home.
I highly recommend touring the Cherohala Skyway. This can be done before or after the "Tail of the Dragon."
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Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center
225 Cherohala Skyway
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I highly recommend touring the Cherohala Skyway. This can be done before or after the "Tail of the Dragon."
This is a gorgeous stop along your way to Gatlinburg. Many tourists like swimming in the river and jumping of the rocks at this location.
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The Sinks
Old State Highway 73 Scenic
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This is a gorgeous stop along your way to Gatlinburg. Many tourists like swimming in the river and jumping of the rocks at this location.
Arrive around 8pm for the best sunset in the Smokies. This is also the highest point in the Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Clingmans Dome
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Arrive around 8pm for the best sunset in the Smokies. This is also the highest point in the Smoky Mountains National Park.
This is a destination I like to ride to for touring the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a restaurant and hotel on the mountain side with a deck to observe the Smokies. Takes 3hrs to reach this place from my home. Plan accordingly, try not to return in the dark.
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Pisgah Inn Observation Deck
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This is a destination I like to ride to for touring the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a restaurant and hotel on the mountain side with a deck to observe the Smokies. Takes 3hrs to reach this place from my home. Plan accordingly, try not to return in the dark.

Biker Hangouts

This place is more than just a Harley Dealership, it also has a full bar with BBQ eats where bikers like to hangout.
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Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson Maryville
1820 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy
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This place is more than just a Harley Dealership, it also has a full bar with BBQ eats where bikers like to hangout.
I love stopping at this place for a beer, and finger foods. Get the pretzel with beer cheese. It has a great shady patio overlooking the little river where you'll see people passing by on inner tubes.
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The Townsend Abbey
7765 River Rd
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I love stopping at this place for a beer, and finger foods. Get the pretzel with beer cheese. It has a great shady patio overlooking the little river where you'll see people passing by on inner tubes.
Great local beer and patio games.
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Blackberry Farm Brewery
106 Everett Avenue
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Great local beer and patio games.

Hiking Trails

A list of my favorite hikes.
A really cool 2.6 mile hike in Cades Cove. Bring a towel and jump in the water at the end of the hike!
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Abrams Falls Trail
Abrams Falls Trail
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A really cool 2.6 mile hike in Cades Cove. Bring a towel and jump in the water at the end of the hike!
This is the shortest hike in the Smokies to see a waterfall, only 1.3 miles.
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Laurel Falls Trailhead
Old State Highway 73 Scenic
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This is the shortest hike in the Smokies to see a waterfall, only 1.3 miles.

Family Fun Activities

A fun relaxing activity to do with friends and family. About $20 per person.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley Rd
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A fun relaxing activity to do with friends and family. About $20 per person.
Go horse back riding in the smokies.
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Davy Crockett Riding Stables
505 Old Cades Cove Rd
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Go horse back riding in the smokies.
A really cool roller coaster through the Smoky Mountains. Do this at night when the tracks are all lit up with LED lights. You can find a Groupon for this activity and save $$.
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Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley Rd
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A really cool roller coaster through the Smoky Mountains. Do this at night when the tracks are all lit up with LED lights. You can find a Groupon for this activity and save $$.
Fun place for everyone (even the young at heart!).
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
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Fun place for everyone (even the young at heart!).

Food scene

Great place for lunch! Order any one of their delicious cheeseburgers and make sure to add their magic bacon and an egg!
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Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe
7138 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
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Great place for lunch! Order any one of their delicious cheeseburgers and make sure to add their magic bacon and an egg!
Great place for lunch or dinner if you're in the Gatlinburg area. I like sitting in the outside patio overlooking the river.
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No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 Parkway
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Great place for lunch or dinner if you're in the Gatlinburg area. I like sitting in the outside patio overlooking the river.
I eat here religiously. Always my go to place! Order the 4-count chicken strips, waffle fries, and peach milkshake (seasonal). You also need to ask for at least 7 chick-fil-a sauces to dip your food.
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Chick-fil-A
10916 Parkside Dr
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I eat here religiously. Always my go to place! Order the 4-count chicken strips, waffle fries, and peach milkshake (seasonal). You also need to ask for at least 7 chick-fil-a sauces to dip your food.