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Explore Cherokee, NC | Blue Ridge Travel Guide
"It feels weird giving a Subway five stars but I honestly can't think of anything to complain about. The food was good, service was great and very friendly... (828) 497-1268Order online"
"The bistro at the Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend is known for its farm-to-table dishes inspired by regional Appalachian cooking. As one of the only fine-dining options in Townsend or Wears Valley, this excellent restaurant is open only for dinner. With a stylish, casual atmosphere, the Dancing Bear Bistro is a great spot for a nice date night or a romantic honeymoon evening meal."
"You can easily combine the views at Newfound Gap with a visit to Clingman’s Dome as its just 7 miles away. Now, those 7 miles are quite curvy, but still—it’s easy enough. Plus, Clingmans’ Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains at 6,643 feet."
"At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That’s why it’s no secret that the Clingmans Dome Observation Tower offers the best views of the mountains!. On clear days, views can expand over 100 miles."
"If you’d prefer to see a waterfall without even getting out of your car, Meigs Falls is a great choice. You can stay in the comfort of your vehicle and pull off the road to enjoy the falls, which are located roughly 500 feet away and can be seen through the trees. During the late fall and winter, when all the leaves are gone, the falls become even more visible, making the view even more dramatic."
"On this hike you get the benefit of seeing two Smoky Mountain Waterfalls. The first is the 80 feet high Toms Branch Falls. The park service has installed benches so you can sit and admire the falls."
"The first item on this list is probably the most difficult to find. Rainbow Falls Cave is a little-known cave in the wilderness of the Smokies that has a waterfall falling into it. The only way to reach the cave is to go off official trails on a footpath to an area that used to serve as homesteads for the former residents of the National Park."
"For the past 50 years, Maggie Valley Restaurant has been a local icon—and a favorite breakfast spot for travelers and locals alike. You can’t go wrong with anything here, but we’re fans of their biscuits and blueberries pancakes. With authentic, country-cooked dishes on every corner of the menu, you’ll want to stop by to fuel up for a long day of adventuring in the Valley!"
"I wish I had taken a picture of the carne asada dinner - it was beautiful and huge!. Everything was so tasty - even the lettuce tomato and avocado were…”more"