Black Bear Cottage

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Black Bear Cottage

Sightseeing

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful drive. This overlook is a must see! On a clear day, you can see all the way to Tennessee. Sunsets are popular! And picnic tables are provided.
87 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob
87 locals recommend
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful drive. This overlook is a must see! On a clear day, you can see all the way to Tennessee. Sunsets are popular! And picnic tables are provided.
Enjoy touring this posh estate, built in 1905, by the Vanderbilts. Wander the gardens, visit the winery and shops, enjoy a meal. (We like Cedric’s the best!)
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge St
1485 locals recommend
Enjoy touring this posh estate, built in 1905, by the Vanderbilts. Wander the gardens, visit the winery and shops, enjoy a meal. (We like Cedric’s the best!)
It’s about a hundred steps to climb, and completely worth it. Natural beauty.
58 locals recommend
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee Reservation
58 locals recommend
It’s about a hundred steps to climb, and completely worth it. Natural beauty.
So much history! It’s truly a moving story, beautifully presented. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Cherokee.
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali Blvd
86 locals recommend
So much history! It’s truly a moving story, beautifully presented. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Cherokee.
A remarkable collection from local craftsmen
255 locals recommend
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
255 locals recommend
A remarkable collection from local craftsmen
Just inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, via the Cherokee entrance
16 locals recommend
Mingus Mill
Mingus Creek Trail
16 locals recommend
Just inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, via the Cherokee entrance

Food scene

Creekside seating, live music, microbrews
48 locals recommend
BearWaters Brewing Company: Creekside
4352 Soco Rd
48 locals recommend
Creekside seating, live music, microbrews
Creekside seating, live music (no cover charge!) and good food - you can find us there most summer Sunday afternoons outside listening to the band.
6 locals recommend
Valley Tavern
2550 Soco Road
6 locals recommend
Creekside seating, live music (no cover charge!) and good food - you can find us there most summer Sunday afternoons outside listening to the band.
Oh gosh just the best food. Note: make a reservation, all the locals love this place and it stays busy.
87 locals recommend
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
1037 Soco Rd
87 locals recommend
Oh gosh just the best food. Note: make a reservation, all the locals love this place and it stays busy.
Known for their prime rib… but I always leave room for that cheesecake…
26 locals recommend
J. Arthur's
2843 Soco Rd
26 locals recommend
Known for their prime rib… but I always leave room for that cheesecake…
Espresso drinks to die for. And a drive through, if you don’t have time! Listen, if you like the flavored stuff, Christine has a creation called White Sprinkle (ignore the name and trust me) hot or iced, this combination of espresso, white chocolate and salted caramel is spectacular. Tell Christine that Sandee said hello. ❤️
17 locals recommend
Organic Beans Coffee
3680 Soco Rd
17 locals recommend
Espresso drinks to die for. And a drive through, if you don’t have time! Listen, if you like the flavored stuff, Christine has a creation called White Sprinkle (ignore the name and trust me) hot or iced, this combination of espresso, white chocolate and salted caramel is spectacular. Tell Christine that Sandee said hello. ❤️
Everything on the menu is good! I really like to order off the chalkboard when you first walk in (daily specials) because the chef has really thrown his heart into them.
158 locals recommend
Sweet Onion
39 Miller St
158 locals recommend
Everything on the menu is good! I really like to order off the chalkboard when you first walk in (daily specials) because the chef has really thrown his heart into them.
Awesome Waynesville microbrewery with a deck in the water, and live music. Food selection is impressively yummy.
116 locals recommend
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce St
116 locals recommend
Awesome Waynesville microbrewery with a deck in the water, and live music. Food selection is impressively yummy.
Waynesville microbrewery with the best burger in town. (I always opt for the fried green beans with mine!)
203 locals recommend
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main St
203 locals recommend
Waynesville microbrewery with the best burger in town. (I always opt for the fried green beans with mine!)
That white pizza though…. Chicken and artichokes, hey order me one To Go. 😉
28 locals recommend
Sauced - Pizza, Tacos, Taps
190 N Main St
28 locals recommend
That white pizza though…. Chicken and artichokes, hey order me one To Go. 😉
Family tradition, generations of it!
83 locals recommend
Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco Rd
83 locals recommend
Family tradition, generations of it!
By all means, ask for outside seating! And they have a beef au jus sandwich on a pretzel roll that’s fabulous…
8 locals recommend
Pin High Bar & Grille
1819 Country Club Dr
8 locals recommend
By all means, ask for outside seating! And they have a beef au jus sandwich on a pretzel roll that’s fabulous…

Groceries

Offers curbside pickup if you order via their website
138 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
259 Barber Blvd
138 locals recommend
Offers curbside pickup if you order via their website
Instacart will deliver. Tell them 448 Johnson Branch Rd, Maggie Valley and be sure to mention the little stone bear that marks your driveway.
40 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Waynesville Pavilion
124 Frazier St
40 locals recommend
Instacart will deliver. Tell them 448 Johnson Branch Rd, Maggie Valley and be sure to mention the little stone bear that marks your driveway.
Convenience store with a small selection of meat and produce, and a cafe’.
6 locals recommend
Teague's Grocery and Café
130 Soco Rd
6 locals recommend
Convenience store with a small selection of meat and produce, and a cafe’.
Saturday morning shopping. Doesn’t get any more ‘fresh local’ than this, folks!
16 locals recommend
Haywood's Historic Farmers Market
250 Pigeon St
16 locals recommend
Saturday morning shopping. Doesn’t get any more ‘fresh local’ than this, folks!

Sports and Activities

Bring your suit and a towel! Good times - the water propels you across the slick rock and deposits you in a deep cold pool at the end!
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
384 locals recommend
Bring your suit and a towel! Good times - the water propels you across the slick rock and deposits you in a deep cold pool at the end!
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge Rd
231 locals recommend
Whitewater rafting!
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19
446 locals recommend
Whitewater rafting!
Tubing in Deep Creek is THE way to spend a hot summer day!
60 locals recommend
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek Rd
60 locals recommend
Tubing in Deep Creek is THE way to spend a hot summer day!
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Dr
330 locals recommend
Whodunnit for the whole family - reservations recommended
6 locals recommend
Maggie Valley Puzzle Rooms
20 Kyles Way
6 locals recommend
Whodunnit for the whole family - reservations recommended

Shopping

Different Drummer Pottery
2614 Soco Rd
9 locals recommend
Seven Silver Seas
521 Soco Rd
9 locals recommend
Crafted in Carolina
3073 Soco Rd
Fudge. And oh gosh turtles. Bring me one. Or three.
14 locals recommend
Maggie Mountaineer Crafts
2394 Soco Rd
14 locals recommend
Fudge. And oh gosh turtles. Bring me one. Or three.

City advice

Getting around

Local parks, places to grill out and chill out!

The town of Maggie Valley has tons of info, including parks with picnic tables and grills! https://maggievalleync.gov/community/living-here/facility-and-parks-locator-living-here/