This town in Haywood County is one of the highest valleys east of the Mississippi River with a base of 3,200 feet in elevation with the surrounding mountains reaching above 5,000 feet. Maggie Valley boasts a climate that is typical of the northern New England states. Cool summers and snow in the winter make this southern town a destination with a year-round weather cycle. The community gets its name when John "Jack" Sidney Setzer founded the area's first post office and named the Valley after one of his daughters. His descendants come from all over the country for a large family reunion each summer in the historic valley. There’s plenty to do when you stay at Choice Hotels in Maggie Valley, with easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You’ll be convenient to hundreds of hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail.
For a day on the water, you can kayak or paddleboat down Whitewater River. Maggie Valley is the trout capitol of North Carolina with numerous stocked streams to test your fishing prowess. You can reach the Smokies via Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the great touring routes in the country. Skiers will already know that they can hit the slopes at Cataloochee Ski Area or snow tube at Tube World. Open from November to March (depending on the weather) the two facilities make snow so there are always favorable conditions. Cultural attractions include the Wheels Through Time museum (“the museum that runs”) or explore the Valley’s very own Quilt Trail as part of the Haywood County Quilt Trail. It is home to the Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park. Enjoy seeing this big country from an advantageously higher altitude when you stay at one of the Choice Hotels near Maggie Valley. Book online now!