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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
Winter Comes
We have closed our T-shirt Shack for the 2023 season, but you can still get Tail of the Dragon gear in our on-line store. Check-out our Big Holiday Discounts.
The Tail of the Dragon Highway (US129) remains open through the winter months, but check the weather before heading this way. There are still good riding/driving days even in the winter months.
Our T-shirt Shack will reopen in early March weather permitting.
There are plans to repave the Tail of the Dragon this summer. Specific details will not be availble until after the contract is let in March. The disruption to traffic has been minimal in past repavings. Only short sections of the road will be one lane as the work progresses. We will be posing more when TDOT updates their plans after March.
The most recent paving took place in June 2002. It was during the week of Honda Hoot in Knoxville and caused very little if any problems at the Tail.
1940s Bridal Veil Falls on Moonshiner 28. Note car is driving under the falls. This was before they rerouted the pavement. These were the days when they never shut down a highway because of winter conditions.
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
Time to splash into the stunning waters of Lake Santeetlah!
The Dock Holiday House is an affordable vacation rental cabin on Lake Santeetlah with private dock for swimming and boating. Located in the smoky mountains of western North Carolina just off US129 in the Town of Lake Santeetlah and near Robbinsville, North Carolina. Grab all the details and learn more here: dockholidayhouse.com/
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A Holiday Motel is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains only 5 miles from The Blue Ridge Parkway and regionally, quite close to the Tail of The Dragon.
From the owners: Our motel is a family run establishment located in the heart of Maggie Valley, NC directly across from the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 1/2 mile walk to Wheels Through Time Museum and 5 miles from Cataloochee Ski Area. We offer affordable rates & good ol' fashion southern hospitality with up to date spotless rooms. We enjoy providing hospitality to all types of travelers from the retired traveler to the family with kids to the motorcycle and car enthusiast! A Holiday Motel is a motorcycle friendly establishment and we love having all the motorcycle enthusiasts staying with us. You can use our picnic tables and grills for cooking out while you relax in the yard or sit by the bonfire. Watch your children play in our playground while you rock in your rocking chair in front of your room. Cool off in our large outdoor pool in the summertime. Enjoy our cool mountain evenings sitting on the front porches in our famous rocking chairs or stroll through the town of Maggie Valley. Learn more here: holidaymotel.net/
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Stayed there it’s a great place and awesome people very clean
Our favorite hotel, the owner is all about making our stay always very Enjoyable with a lot of laughs and memories at the camp fire.
This is a great place to stay while riding the Dragon. Nice Bar next door. Some great running the place.
Not sure where to stay for your next trip up to the Tail of the Dragon? Then it's time to check out Dragon City. Dragon City is located on the crossroads of Hwy 129 and Hwy 72, just 10 miles from the Dragon and 7 miles to the Foothills Parkway. The remodeled Inn has 11 modern rooms, a restaurant, live music, parking, plenty of area for events, and it's a great gathering spot for groups. Grab all the details here: dragoncityresort.com/
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I enjoy staying at the lodge of Telico. It's a great motorcycle friendly resort.
We stayed there last summer, absolutely adorable accommodations and wonderful hosts, 10/10 recommend.
Awesome place to catch some rest from a long road. And wake up to the sounds of engines of all kinds and sip your morning coffee. Great place... great accommodations. ✌️
Alrighty Dragon Slayers, this one's for you! Time to plan your stay at Dragon's Rest Cabins!
The Details: Dragons Rest Cabins is minutes from the adventures of riding the Tail of the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway plus much more! Easy access for trailer and truck parking and covered motorcycle parking. These private cabins are a great place to slay and stay! Grab all the details here: dragonsrestcabins.com/
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The cabin names though 😍❤️🫶
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Joseph Martignetti
Ready for a waterfront getaway? At Grey Valley, you’ll find a large 3 bedroom cabin (sleeps 11), two 1 bedroom tiny home cottages (each sleep 2-4) and four campsites. Conveniently located less than two miles from Robbinsville, 20 miles to Tail of the Dragon and 10 miles to the Cherohala Skyway. All rentals are walking distance from one another and lie alongside a beautiful trout stream overlooking the mountains.
Group Facilites: All properties are within walking distance.
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