Relaxing B & B’s in the Smokies, North Carolina
Getaway to the Smokies for a Relaxing Smoky Mountain Vacation
With more than 10 million Smoky Mountain visitors, no wonder the Tennessee tourism corridor is jammed with traffic. Of course, we want you to visit The Smokies as well ... but most of all,
we want you to have a peaceful and relaxing Smoky Mountain vacation.
Despite the titanic number of Smoky Mountain visitors, there are several quiet B & B's in the Smokies, especially in North Carolina ...
Quiet B & B’s in the Smoky Mountains: North Carolina
If you're looking for a quiet Bed and Breakfast in the Smokies, consider staying in North Carolina. You'll find the crowds much smaller, but you'll still have several fun options for theater, country music and shopping.
Cherokee, NC
A quiet and peaceful spot, just south of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Highway 441, is the Qualla Boundary Cherokee Reservation.
Here on the North Carolina side, the roads aren't clogged, the inns are quiet and in many places, you can gaze at landscapes that have not changed since the Cherokee first arrived.One of the most inspiring tracts of virgin timber is found here -- The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
If you love outdoor activities -- hiking or white-water rafting ... the Cherokee region is hard to beat.
In fact, all the towns on this side of the Smokies have their unique traits --
- Cherokee has a casino and Indian Heritage sites,
- Maggie Valley has the most lodging plus great Appalachian music,
- Dillsboro is home the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad,
- Bryson City is the gateway to the best white-water action,
- Brevard is known for its summer youth music festivals, and
- Highlands is the Waterfall Capitol of the Smokies.
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Of the several towns in the area, Maggie Valley offers the most lodging options. All in all, Maggie Valley is quiet and quaint -- just a step away from being pure country.
Of course there's plenty of hotels and restaurants on the main road, highway 19, but travel just a few hundred yards away, and you'll be in a beautiful, rural Appalachian valley.
Quiet Bed and Breakfasts in Maggie Valley
The Chalet Inn, a AAA 3-diamond bed and breakfast surrounded
by the natural wonders of Western North Carolina.
Nestled in a mountain cove where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the
Smokies, The Chalet Inn offers quiet and relaxing lodging.
At the Chalet Inn, you can Hike our 22 forested mountain trails, enjoy
the waterfall, relax at the pool, or
enjoy the sauna.
Guiest can browse our library, and unwind by the fireplace in the Great
Room or retreat to your Romantic Suite with fireplace and whirlpool tub
for two.
We're centrally located between Bryson City, Dillsboro and the Cherokee
Indian Reservation.
For rates, reservations and more information ... The Chalet Inn
A Quiet Corner in the Smokies-- Dillsboro, North Carolina
Dillsboro is known for the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. William Allen Dills founded the town as an evening stopover for travelers from Asheville.
Secluded Bed and Breakfasts in Dillsboro
One of our favorite places to stay in Dillsboro is The Balsam Mountain Inn. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it's set in a gorgeous region of the Smoky Mountains. This long established inn first accepted guests in 1908.
The suites range from romantic havens for couples to larger units suitable for families.
Other amenities include a piano, library and a lobby with a welcoming fireplace.
The Balsam Mountain Inn
For rates, reservations and more information ...
Balsam Mountain Inn
Quiet Bed and Breakfasts in Bryson City
Bryson is the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Smokies. You can enjoy uncrowded access to the park with plenty of shops and restaurants -- and best of all, it's near the Nantahala River Gorge. Bryson City is the most popular area in the region for white-water rafting.Rafting the Nantahala Gorge
The Nantahala Gorge is just southwest of Bryson City, parallel to Highway 19.The gorge walls range from 500 to 1,500 feet. Along the road, you'll see several picnic sites with access to the rushing water.
More Bed and Breakfasts in Bryson City
Another recommended B & B is the The Folkstone Inn.
Casual and beautifully maintained, the Folkestone is filled with old-fashioned charm and modern amenities.
The Inn offers three floors of guest rooms from upstairs rooms with private balconies and mountain vistas, to romantic ground floor rooms with beautiful flagstone floors.
We offer a hearty breakfast, plus you can enjoy snacks and drinks all day.
At the Folkstone Inn there is- a microwave and a refrigerator for your use,
- wireless internet,
- a well-stocked game room, and ...
- maps and local books to help you enjoy your stay in the Smokies.
For rates, reservations or more information ... The Folkstone Inn
And finally, another quiet stay in Bryson City, NC is The Fire Mountain Inn, located and hidden atop Fire Mountain.
This stylish retreat offers rooms and cabins with sailcloth draperies and pencil-post beds. Each cabin has a two-person hot tub, porches and of course ... gorgeous Smoky Mountain views.
If you want the ultimate private setting, stay in one of the tree houses, surrounded in a grove of solomon trees.
For ultimate Smoky Mountain Solitude, The Fire Mountain Inn is hard to beat.
Please note, the inn is well hidden, and you won't see any road signs showing where to turn. So call ahead for directions.
For rates, reservations and more information ... The Fire Mountain Inn
Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard is famous for white squirrels, waterfalls and music. This small town often shows up on various lists of "Best Places to live in the United States."
Each summer, Brevard hosts up to 300 young musicians for the Transylvania County Music Camp. Professional musicians and conductors join the young musicians for daily concerts throughout the summer.
Relaxing Bed and Breakfasts in Brevard
The Key Falls Inn is a
Victorian farmhouse, built in 1860. It's been lovingly restored and features four bedrooms, one suite but all have private baths.
A rental cabin is also available that can accommodate four people.
The inn is on a beautiful 35 acre setting with azalea and rhododendron gardens.
Rates include a full farmhouse breakfast and afternoon tea.
Key Falls Inn is closed Thanksgiving weekend and the week between Christmas and New Years Day.
For rates, reservations and more information ... Key Falls Inn
Highlands, North Carolina
At 3,835 ft., highlands is north Carolina's second highest town. Highlands is the wettest in the eastern United States, and it's varied plant life, from trees to lichens is stunning.Highlands is a wonderful resort town. Most folks come to Highlands to unwind and there's a good number of homes that belong to summer folks and retirees.
Highlands is in the center of North Carolina's waterfall country. From Franklin to Highlands, Hwy 64 follows the Cullawaja River which has almost too many waterfalls to count.
Relaxing Bed and Breakfasts in Highlands
One of our recommendation is the The Main Street Inn. The Main Street Inn has welcomed guests for over 100 years.
The Inn's architecture is of the Federal Farmhouse style and was restored to it's original circa 1885 luster during the winter of 1998.
We offer 20 charming and cozy rooms, all with private baths, individual heating and air conditioning, in-room direct dial telephones, cable TV and wireless internet.
The Inn is located on Main Street, in the center Highlands, North Carolina. Fine dining and shopping at the exclusive shops of Highlands are all within walking distance.
We also offer a country breakfast from 8:30 am until 10:00 am and afternoon tea, served from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
For rates, reservations and more information ... The Main Street Inn
Come and relax by a crackling fire with a great book or unwind in a rocking chair on the porch after a relaxing soak in the hot tub.
Also offering a full gourmet breakfast, wine & hors d'oiuvres, homemade cookies, fine linens, and cozy fireplaces.
For rates, reservations and more information ... 4 1/2 Street Inn
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