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Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap with 318 curves in 11 miles: America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.
Designated US 129, the road is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest with no intersecting roads or driveways to hamper your travel. It is considered “the destination” for thousands of motorcycle and sports car fans throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Can you brave it? It’s best to be cautious as the turns are tight, but the Tail of the Dragon is guaranteed to be the ride of your life.
The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming a destination too, with its remote 60 miles of breathtaking scenic mountain highway. The area also has other incredible roads like the Moonshiner 28, Foothills Parkway, Smoky Mountain Loop, Devils Triangle, Blue Ridge Parkway, The Gambler NC209, Diamondback 226, Devil's Staircase, Six Gap North Georgia, The Snake US421 and many Great Forest Service Dual Sport and Jeep Roads.
The Complete History of US 129 from Chiefland, FL to Knoxville, TN
by Ron Johnson 2020
Paving Update 6/1/24
Well that went faster than expected! The road surface is smooth as 1000 grit sandpaper and as grippy as 60 grit. The crews did a fantastic job and the final layers are complete from TN/NC state line all the way down to the lakes at Tabcat bridge. We are looking forward to many years of safe enjoyment and great photos. Hope to see you out there! (updated provided by killboy.com)
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Just ran across this news item from the Washington (N.C.) Daily News dated Thursday July 6, 1939:
"There isn't a grander, more beautiful drive in North Carolina than that from Topton through Robbinsville, along the edge of Lake Santeetlah, across Deal's Gap and into Tennessee."
Tail of the Dragon Store
Tail of the Dragon offers custom signs in both street sign and shield format. You can add a photo too. What a great way to remember your trip to the Dragon.
Tail of the Dragon Store
Find your swag for all the great roads including Cherohala Skwyay, Tail of the Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Devils Triangle, Six Gap, Diamondback and more.
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Tail of the Dragon
TAIL OF THE DRAGON AT DEALS GAP, 318 curves in 11 miles, America's #1 motorcycle and sports car road. Plus other area twisties. www.TailoftheDragon.com www.Cherohala.com www.devilstriangletn.com www.moonshiner28.com
If you haven't had a getaway to Tapoco Lodge, now is the time. Just minutes to the Tail of the Dragon, it's the perfect outpost for your dragon adventure.
Tapoco is situated on 120 acres in the lush mountain region of the Nantahala National Forest on the banks of the cascading Cheoah River. Adventures like hiking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, and winding roads are plentiful. After your day of adventure, experience sanctuary in one of our historic rooms with modern conveniences. Later on, enjoy riverside dining or an evening by the fire pits.
Learn more here: tapoco.com/
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Stayed there and absolutely loved every monute of that place
Pet friendly?
Great food and relaxing sitting by the river.
Traveling to the Tail of the Dragon by RV? Then you're going to want to check this out:
Located just off Moonshiner 28 (NC28), near Fontana Lake, 11 miles from Robbinsville NC, and 20 miles from the Tail of the Dragon. Teaberry Hill is a 6-acre RV campground that can accommodate any size RV with large pull-through sites.
Group Facilities: Twelve RV sites on 6 acres, all with full hook-up 30 & 50 amp electric, water and sewer. Outdoor covered pavilion with kitchen for group use.
Learn more here: teaberryhill.com/
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Rode the Dragon ,definitely going back,we have a 32' travel trailer,but at those prices it would be cheaper to stay in a motel!😎
Tail of the dragon is a great ride
Ready for a summer getaway?
🐉 Rentals include 2 bedroom 1 bath, 3 bedrooms 2 bath; or rent the entire facility for your group.
🐉 Rentals include a full kitchen, living room, dining room, outside picnic area, and two motorcycle garages.
🐉 Wifi, A/C, lots of outdoor space. Parking available for trucks and trailers.
🐉 All the conveniences of home including Wifi, TV, washer and dryer.
🐉 Conveniently located on NC143, west of Robbinsville, just a few miles before the Cherohala Skyway and 20 miles to the Tail of the Dragon.
🐉Website Address: www.thundermountainvacationrentals.com/
To book, call Mark at 941-204-9415
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Stayed there in early April. Highly recommend!
Beautiful Rooms!!
Derek Lindoo Lisa Lindoo
Have you checked out Two Wheel Inn ?
🐉 Designed for the motorcycling crowd with a cycle garage adjacent to each room!
🐉 Just 3 miles south of Robbinsville on US129. Close to the Dragon and Cherohala.
🐉 Free WiFi, Sat TV, plenty of room for parking and trailers.
You won’t need a cycle cover if you stay here. CARS WELCOME TOO!!
Group Facilities: Facilities include 19 rooms. Outdoor covered pavilion and large outdoor area for gathering.
Link to book here: TwoWheelInn.com
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We loved our stay there nothing but good things to say
Are the apartments still available down back?
I loved it. Was clean, owners were nice and available, everyone that was there was a rider, the attached garage was great and they stocked it with a few clean rags. Wouldn't call it fancy but it was exactly what was needed and I'd definitely stay there again.
Ready to get away from it all but still wanting to ride the best roads in the USA? Time to check out the Yellow Creek Mountain Retreat!
All the details:
Three bedroom, 2 bath home on Yellow Creek. Two king beds, twin bunk beds, and extra bed in family room. Conveniently located, just minutes from Tail of the Dragon and Moonshiner 28. Easy and level access off Yellow Creek Road. Open decks overlook Yellow Creek and a private covered deck in the back. Covered carport for parking.
Link: www.airbnb.com/rooms/945852328264958752
Telephone 828-735-3818
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