Maggie Valley is renowned as a destination with everything from thrilling outdoor escapes and boot-stompin' festivals to cute local shops and authentic mountain cuisine––all the makings of an unforgettable trip. Use this list of the Valley's top 50 must-dos to build your Maggie Valley bucket list:
- Face your fears and climb Soco Craft Tower – The Most Photographed View in the Smokies.
- View the rarest motorcycle in the world, a 1916 Traub, at Wheels Through Time Museum.
- Stand back and watch the elk graze in the majestic fields of Cataloochee Valley.
- Try the #1 Pancake in North Carolina at Joey’s Pancake House.
- Hit the slopes at Cataloochee Ski Area.
- Reel in some trout from Jonathan Creek.
- Break in your dancin’ boots at The Stompin’ Ground, the “Cloggin’ Capital of the World.”
- Venture off the beaten path with a wildlife Jeep or UTV tour from Scenic Tours & Adventures.
- Canter to scenic overlooks on horseback at Cataloochee Ranch.
- Discover artisanal crafts at Maggie Valley Arts & Crafts shows.
- Hoot ‘n holler to folk favorites at the Hillbilly Jam.
- Sluice for gems at Maggie Valley Rock Shop & Gem Mine.
- Indulge in Aunt Maggie’s homemade fudge at Maggie Mountaineer Crafts.
- Watch competitive carver, Mike, sculpt wooden masterpieces at Mountain Mike’s Whetstone Woodworks.
- Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway in a Slingshot.
- Ring in autumn by scouting out the 5-mile trail of Fall Days decorations.
- Capture the winter spirit with a photo in front of the Ski Town lights display.
- Engage all 5 senses at Mary Rathbone Rich Park’s sensory garden.
- Answer the call from beyond the grave in a séance at Hauntings in the Valley.
- Pamper your four-legged friends at Woofs & Whiskers Boutique.
- Savor scratch-made biscuits at Pop’s Place.
- Flex your problem-solving skills at Maggie Valley Puzzle Rooms.
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with Jelly Bellies’ 365 candy varieties.
- Put your best golf clubs to work on Maggie Valley Club’s Mountain Nine course.
- Jam out on a crock drum at Different Drummer Pottery.
- Learn to decorate cookies like a pro at Sunshine & Sugar Bakeshop.
- Slide down the ice slide at Ice Fest.
- Watch as the All Lighted Jeep Parade spreads festive cheer.
- Check out over 700 vintage and modern mini trucks at the Southeastern Mini Truckin’ Nationals.
- Bring a lawn chair and pick the perfect spot for the Backyard Fourth fireworks show.
- Shop a year-round winter wonderland at Cabbage Rose.
- Find over 75 wildflower species along the Mountains-to-Sea trail.
- Visit the “Home of the Pressed Sandwich” at Maggie Valley Sandwich Shop.
- Eat classic Italian fare at Five Star Diamond Award winner Frankie’s Italian Trattoria.
- Tube down Jonathan Creek.
- Cheer on your team while you watch the game at Legends Sports Bar & Grill.
- Play a round of Mini-Golf at Fantasy Golf or Carpet Golf.
- Find unique treasures at Gates Flea Market.
- Show off your axe throwing skills at Maggie Valley Axe Lounge.
- Eat BBQ with a view at Pop’s Butts on The Creek.
- Enjoy elevated Appalachian cuisine at Switchback on Cataloochee Ranch.
- Go sledding at Soco Gap.
- Refine your palate with a wine tasting at B & C Winery.
- Sink into relaxation at Sundarah Wellness, voted Haywood’s #1 Day Spa.
- Step back into the 80s at Valley Dog Hot Dog Shop.
- Nourish your skin with Soaps from a Goat.
- Spruce up your closet with accessories from Simply Soco.
- Tuck into country classics at J Arthur’s Restaurants.
- Test your knowledge at Valley Tavern Lodge’s trivia night.
- Tie the knot at Caroline’s Wedding Chapel.
