Blue Ridge Park way - Massanutten Resort

Ramada Limited - Hwy 19, 3 miles from Parkway. Great mountain
view-creekside rooms. 1/2 mile from Ghost Town. New Rooms,
Dlx Breakfast, Reservation (828) 926-7800.
Riders Roost Rest. & Fireside Cottages - Open all year. Serving
breakfast, lunch & dinner. Cozy cabins sleep 10, fantastic view,
kitchen, fireplace, cable TV, front porch, Jacuzzi & stream. Located
1.4 mi from Parkway, close to attractions & Cherokee.
(828) 926-1730.
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Milepost 451
WATERROCK KNOB
You’ve entered “high country” at the Parkway’s southern end,
and Waterrock Knob is one of the best examples of the rugged
nature of the area. The Plott Balsam and Great Balsam ranges
meet at Waterrock, rising in elevation to 6,292 feet. It is the second
highest of all Parkway peaks and one of the highest in the eastern
United States.
Waterrock Knob is known for its beautiful long range views of
several major mountain chains in the Appalachians, including the
Great Smoky Mountains, Pisgah Ridge, Nantahala, Cowee, and the
Blue Ridge Ranges. With a nearly 360 degree vantage point, it is
uniquely suited for viewing sunrises and sunsets, especially during
the equinoxes in March and September.
The name Waterrock Knob comes from a spring located on the
hillside at a place called “camp rock”. Generations of explorers, hunters,
and loggers have rested here and enjoyed the cool waters.
A small visitor center with interpretive displays introduces visitors
to the area’s rugged terrain and tremendous scenic qualities.
Stories of black bear and the endangered fir trees are told as well.
The .6 mile Waterrock Knob Trail takes you up to the summit,
yielding even more spectacular views from the higher elevation
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Heintooga Ridge Rd. Spur to Mile High Overlook.
12 miles to Great Smoky Mtns. National Park
Campground.
Big Witch Overlook
Junction Parkway and US 441. 2 miles south
to Cherokee, 29 miles north to Gatlinburg. The
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located
equally in North Carolina and Tennessee. The Park’s
507,168 acres may be viewed from paved roads and
many wilderness trails. Information bulletin board.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Parkway & US 441.
CHERoKEE, NC
At the southern entrance/exit to Parkway. Home of the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians. Museums, cultural and family attractions,
motels, campgrounds, restaurants, shops, famous outdoor
drama “Unto These Hills” and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Complete
information at downtown Visitor Center, PO Box 460,
Cherokee, NC 28719. Web Page: www.cherokee-nc.com
Toll-free (800) 438-1601.
ATTRACTIoNS
Oconaluftee Indian Village - US Hwy 441, Cherokee Indian Reservation.
A replica Indian Village of the 1750 period. Guided tours
and lectures. Live demonstrations of Cherokee crafts and skills.
View the Seven-sided Council House replica, as well as typical
18th century Cherokee homes. Open daily May thru late October.
Admission charged. Reservations available online via website,
Visit: www.cherokee-nc.com Toll Free: (866) 554-4557.
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Inc. - The most outstanding Indian
owned and operated arts and crafts cooperative in the United
States. Open Daily. Highway 441 North of Cherokee, NC.
(828) 497-3103.
Santa’s Land - Family fun with a Christmas theme. Rides, zoo,
entertainment, Santa, gift shops, food, playgrounds, old-time crafts.
www.santaslandnc.com (828) 497-9191.
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