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3 - TELLICO PLAINS / ETOWAH / OCOEE / CLEVELAND / VONORE TN
Near the Cherohala Skyway, 45-60 minutes to the Dragon. Convenient to Unicoi Trail and Ocoee Run.
  1. ROBBINSVILLE, FONTANA NC; DEALS GAP NC & TN
  2. GATLINBURG, SEVIERVILLE, PIGEON FORGE, TOWNSEND TN
  3. TELLICO PLAINS, ETOWAH, OCOEE, CLEVELAND, VONORE TN
  4. ANDREWS, MURPHY, HAYESVILLE NC; NORTH GEORGIA
  5. BRYSON CITY, CHEROKEE, DILLSBORO, SYLVA, MAGGIE VALLEY, WAYNESVILLE NC, MOONSHINER28
  6. LENOIR CITY, MARYVILLE, ALCOA, KNOXVILLE, OAK RIDGE TN, DEVILS TRIANGLE
  7. ASHEVILLE, HOT SPRINGS NC
  8. FRANKLIN, HIGHLANDS, CASHIERS, BREVARD NC, MOONSHINER28
  9. THE SNAKE AT SHADY VALLEY TN
LODGES / MOTELS / BED&BREAKFAST
Grand Vista Hotel & Suites

Grand Vista Hotel & Suites VISIT WEBSITE: GRANDVISITAHOTELANDSUITES.COM
Located north of US 411 on TN 72 W on the west side of Tellico Lake, convenient to the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway . Conference Center with meeting facilities for large (up to 300 people) or small groups. WI-FI, complimentary hot breakfast. Biker friendly, secure large parking area, within a few miles of Tellico Lake access. Beer sales on site and convenient to restaurants. Reasonable Rates. "One of the closest hotels to the Dragon in TN." TELEPHONE DIRECT 865-617-2064

Magnuson Hotel
Magnuson Hotel VISIT WEBSITE: MAGNUSONHOTELS.COM/magnuson-hotel-sweetwater
located at I-75 and TN 68 in Sweetwater, TN. Now offering FREE hot breakfast buffet & FREE hot dinner buffet to all registered guests!  Breakfast hours: 6am - 9am.  Dinner hours: 6pm to 9pm. Biker friendly, biker owned. This hotel offers special accomodations for motorcycles - secure covered parking, motorcycle motief, biker meeting room, and cookouts. Indoor pool and courtyard, high-speed Internet.
Convenient to the Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway and Devil's Triangle. DIRECT 423-337-3541
Ocoee Whitewater Inn
Ocoee Whitewater Inn VISIT WEBSITE: OCOEEWHITEWATERINN.COM
located on US 64 in Ocoee, TN. American owned and operated, new, reasonable rates, convenient to many outdoor adventures, and only 35 miles to the Cherohala and 65 miles to the Dragon. Enjoy some great backroads all the way! Cycle friendly with covered parking right at the front door for added security. TOLL FREE 888-716-2633 OR DIRECT 423-338-1201
CABINS & CAMPGROUNDS
Cherohala Cottage

Cherohala Cottage VISIT WEBSITE: CHEROHALACOTTAGE.COM
Located on Belltown Mill Road only 1/2 mile from Highway 360 - part of the famous 120 mile Cherohala Skyway - Tail of the Dragon Loop. Charming country cottage surrounded by pasture, paved access with garage, 2 plus bedroom. TELEPHONE 423-253-4348

Hog Heaven Resort
Hog Heaven Resort VISIT WEBSITE: HOGHEAVENRESORT.COM
Located just off the Cherohala/Dragon Loop on TN 39 a mile west of TN 68. Cabin rental $75 a night with discounts for longer stays. Accomodates 1-4 guests. Air conditioned, refrigerator, microwave, satellite TV, coffee maker and wireless Internet. Tent camping and RV sites too. Pets are welcome. BBQ and more at the adjoining Hog Pit Chow Hall.
Hunts Lodge
Hunts Lodge Motorcycle Campground VISIT WEBSITE: HUNTSLODGE.COM
Located 1 mile south Tellico Plains TN on Hwy 68. Camping and sleeping cabin accommodations designed with the motorcycle traveler in mind. Great for Groups. Convenient to the Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon. TELEPHONE 423.253.2918
Tellico Plains KOA
Tellico Plains KOA VISIT WEBSITE: KOATELLICOPLAINS.COM
located right on the Tellico River at Hwy 360 and Hwy 165 (Cherohala Skyway). Full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and sleeping cabins. Outdoor camping kitchen available. Paved access. TOLL FREE 888-562-4711 OR 423-253-2447 DIRECT
PLACES TO EAT, SHOP, & STOP
Cherohala Market
Cherohala Market VISIT WEBSITE: CHEROHALAMARKET.COM
Located on Hwy 165 (Cherohala Skyway) serving the area of Tellico Plains Tennessee. Full service fuel market with a sit down deli. Deli offers everything from country breakfast, roast beef deli sandwiches, hamburgers, pinto beans and pork chops, fried chicken, and salads, with lunch specials Monday thru Friday. Covered motorcycle parking area. TELEPHONE 423-253-6200
Hog Heaven Hog Heaven BBQ VISIT WEBSITE: HOGHEAVENRESORT.COM
Located at the Hog Heaven Resort on TN 39 one mile west of TN 68 and Tellico Plains just off the Cherohala/Dragon Loop. Great BBQ and more at this business owned by riders. Stop by and stay for lunch or stay for the week in one of our Hog Heaven Cabins.
Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters
Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters VISIT WEBSITE: TELLICOMOTO.COM
Small family owned business catering to motorcyclists touring the Cherohala Skyway and Deals Gap/Tail of the Dragon area. The shop has Touring, Sports, Cruiser, and Dual-Sport clothing and gear. No bike sales, parts department, or service bay. Just a small shop with the water proof Olympia Synthetic clothing, some leather, rain gear, gloves, water proof boots, Wolfman soft luggage, and Tail of the Dragon souvenirs. TELEPHONE 423-253-2088
Downtown Creamery
Downtown Creamery
Just across the street from Tellico Outfitters in the Old Town Square of Tellico Plains. Great ice cream, sundaes, splits and chocolates. Gift shop too. Stop in and say hello to Cherie and tell her we sent you.
Tellico Kats Deli
Tellico Kats Deli - (Formerly the Cherohala Crossing BBQ)
Conveniently located on the Cherohala Skyway on the eastern edge of Tellico Plains. It's the first business you'll come to as you come down off the Skyway. Great sandwiches, paninis and side orders. Dine on the back deck overlooking the Tellico River or at the picnic tables.


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