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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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In May me and two friends are heading from Dallas to ride the dragon, among all the other beautiful roads. We will be staying in Maggie Valley. So here is my Question. From Maggie Valley if we ride the Blue ridge Pkwy and kinda make a big circle its hard to tell if there is any place to get gas and food. For those who have done this any suggestions would be nice. I did a search and found one thread that had some good suggestions. Thats how i found Maggie Valley Inn.
I know we wont be able to see it all but want to try as best as i can. Thanks in advance... Mike
 
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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When I rode through there it seemed to be a user friendly place. Plenty of places for food and fuel, keeping in mind it is in the mountains common sense should see you through.
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 04:37 AM
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there is only a few places on BRP to get gas, your better off getting off,down a twisty road to get gas

http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/directions.htm
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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Be sure to go to the Wheels Trough Time Museum there in Maggie Valley.It's a one of a kind museum where the past is preserved not restored.The Dragon is not the only road to ride up there,there are many other rides just as fun.
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by katobird
there is only a few places on BRP to get gas, your better off getting off,down a twisty road to get gas

http://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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Be sure to go to the Wheels Trough Time Museum there in Maggie Valley.It's a one of a kind museum where the past is preserved not restored.The Dragon is not the only road to ride up there,there are many other rides just as fun.
Best advice so far!
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 69z28
Be sure to go to the Wheels Trough Time Museum there in Maggie Valley.It's a one of a kind museum where the past is preserved not restored.The Dragon is not the only road to ride up there,there are many other rides just as fun.
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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there is a gift shop/gas station/bar&restaraunt at the top of the dragon also fyi.
 
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Just a little fyi...

There's not one single gas station on the BRP. Gotta get off of it for fuel.

Don't miss the Cherohala Skyway.

Ride safe

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there is gas half way up the dragon a store with gas food and cold beer on the nc side of it.
also check out canton nc not far from maggie valley
http://www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com/
in town a real good bar b que place also
http://ocsbarbq.com/
also visit gatlinburg tn for free moonshine tasting and purchase some.
I tried 12 different flavors in shot glasses needles to say I was very buzzed.
http://www.olesmokymoonshine.com/
and also cherokee harley http://www.cherokeeharley.com/
enjoy your trip I stayed there two months had a blast.
we also stayed in a cabin for 70.00 a night over looking dollywood.
you might consider this too. way nicer then the hotel youll be at I stayed at the same hotel 1 night
 
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Thanks guys. after doing a lot of research i found some great roads to ride there besides the dragon. gonna try my best to hit most of them..
 



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