Originally published in Motorcycles On The Road Again, July 2007.
Less than a hundred miles away (and 200 smiles) is the Two Wheels Only Motorcycle Resort (TWO) in Suches, Georgia. In addition to being convenient to the challenge of "The Dragon" the Suches area offers many other fun options for the rider.
If you're into hiking, the Appalachian Trail is only two miles away. Dahlonega, 16 miles south, is the site of the nation's first major gold rush in 1828. Dahlonega offers a gold museum and gold mine where you may hone your gold panning skills, and is now the locale of several worldclass wineries that offer tours and wine tasting. White water rafting, river tubing, horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, and canyon exploring are all within a short riding distance.
The Iron Mountain Inn, Butler, Tennessee. Enjoy an Appalachian Mountain Vacation — just bring a clean shirt and toothbrush – we supply the rest. Ride green—eyed snake", aka SR 421: 469 curves, 3 mtns and 1 valley. Luxury at the Inn — privacy at the Creekside Chalet w/ hot tub, or swim in the lake at the Cottage on Watauga Lake — Safe parking for bikes 888-781-2399 – www. ironmountainlNN.com www.mountainlakevacation.com
Smokey Shadows Lodge. Located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina on a bluff at 4500 ft., you will find a rustic lodge made of hand-hewn log & stone. Smokey Shadows Lodge had the most magnificent view in all of Maggie Valley, NC. Continental breakfast included. Candlelit family style dinners by reservation. 866www.smokeyshadows.com
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