Maggie Valley is in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina. This mountain town is less than 20 minutes from the Cataloochee Ski Area, which has slopes for skiing activities from December through April. Maggie Valley's hotels are within 10 minutes of dining options on Soco Road, including J. Arthur's and Hurley's Creeside Dining.
The Holiday Motel is in eastern Maggie Valley, less than five minutes from the Wheels Through Time Museum. As of winter 2011, this hotel offers rooms at $49 during the high season, which is June through September. Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, picnicking area with barbecue grills and onsite restaurant, Holiday Diner -- the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Located in Maggie Valley's town center, the Applecover Inn offers room rates at $30, as of winter 2011. This hotel provides rooms with outdoor entrances and rocking chairs right outside the rooms. Applecover Inn has 23 rooms and RV parking spaces with hook-ups for water, electricity and sewage.
Bryson City is in the heart of Nantahala National Forest, a national park in the Great Smoky Mountains. This city offers tourists a glimpse into early Native American life at the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Fishing and boating opportunities are available at Fontana Lake. Downtown Bryson City restaurants include Jimmy Mac's -- which serves American cuisine -- and the Italian eatery, Pasqualino's.
The Historic Calhoun House is in downtown Bryson City and offers room rates at $75 for a room with a shared bathroom, as of winter 2011. Rooms with ensuite bathrooms start at $85. The hotel is in a house built in the early 20th century as a boarding house. The Cordell Dining Room, the hotel's restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All rooms have antique-style furniture.
Lloyd's on the River is in eastern Bryson City and has a waterfront location on the Oconaluftee River. This hotel offers rooms at $84 per night, as of winter 2011. The hotel's connecting rooms have fully furnished kitchens. An outdoor swimming pool is available and guest are allowed to fish in the river.
Asheville is one of the largest cities in North Carolina. This mountain city offers cultural attractions, such as the Biltmore House -- the largest privately owned house in the United States at 135,000 square feet -- and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. Dining and shopping options are available in Asheville's downtown entertainment district.
The Hotel Indigo is in downtown Asheville, within walking distance of restaurants and stores in the entertainment district. This boutique hotel provides rooms at $80, as of winter 2011. Hotel features include a fitness room, concierge desk and onsite restaurant, One Fifty One, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 100 rooms have nature-based murals, such as trees and flowers, hardwood floors and area rugs.
Situated in southern Asheville, the Brookstone Lodge is right off Interstate 40, approximately five minutes from the Biltmore Estate. This hotel has rooms at $64, as of winter 2010. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, fitness center and gift shop. Some rooms have private whirlpool tubs and sleeper sofas.
