Join MOA members Vance and Mari Harrelson for four nights and three days of pure riding pleasure in the Magical Smoky Mountains. On this tour, not only will you ride the iconic roads of the Smokys, you will also have a chance to discover the side roads and places off the beaten path in the heart of the mountains. This is an “all-inclusive” tour that includes your lodging, meals and even your gas during the tour. All you need to do is check in on the first night and we’ll take it from there!

Your lodging destination for the tour will be the beautiful Fontana Village Resort nestled in the heart of the best motorcycle roads east of the Mississippi River. The tour itinerary will include three day trips leaving and returning to your accommodations at Fontana Village Resort. Start your morning with breakfast at the lodge before we head out to explore for the day. We will ride at a relaxed pace averaging 150 miles each day with regular breaks. If you and your passenger have always wanted to ride in the mountains, but don’t want to worry about “keeping up” with a fast group pace, this is the tour for you! There will always be plenty of time for exploring along the way. 

DAY ONE (Monday) - Arrival, Welcome Dinner & Event Briefing

Make plans to arrive at the resort in the afternoon and look for our Registration Area in the lobby beginning at 3 pm. You will have time to get settled and join us for a reception and dinner in The Bears Den Lounge. We’ll go over all the details, timing and answer any questions you may have.

Day Two (Tuesday) – RIDE THE Cherohala SKYWAY AND Tail of The Dragon
Depart at 8:30 am / return approximately 4:30 pm; 145 Miles / Approximately 4-5 Hours Ride Time 

The first day of riding will start with some of the most iconic roads in the area. We’ll leave Fontana Village travelling back roads as we work our way toward the beautiful Cherohala Skyway and then on to the Tail of the Dragon and a visit to Fontana Dam before returning to the resort.  Highlights include little known back country roads through the Joyce Kilmer National Forest and spectacular views from the  Cherohala Skyway as you cross into Tennessee and the quaint town of Tellico Plains. We’ll wind along beautiful country roads and stop for lunch before taming the Tail of the Dragon. We’ll stop for a visit at the Dragon store for souvenirs and the famous 'Tree of Shame.' On our return to the resort, we’ll visit the historic Fontana Dam & Visitors Center where the famous Appalachian Trail crosses. Plenty of time to relax , clean up and prepare for the best part of the day - dinner! After dinner, we’ll gather around the fire pit and share the stories of the day!

Day Three (Wednesday) – Wheels Through Time MUSEUM
Depart At 8:30 AM / Return Approximately 4:30 PM; 140 Miles / Approximately 4 ½ Hours OF RIDING TIME 

The ride today will be a more relaxed pace with a beautiful ride from Fontana Village to Maggie Valley, North Carolina. We’ll step back through motorcycle history with a tour of Wheels Through Time motorcycle museum, home to one of the world’s premier collections of rare American motorcycles and memorabilia. 

After the museum, we’ll have lunch and then enjoy a scenic ride through the towns of Cherokee and Bryson City with stops at the beautiful Soco Falls (time permitting) and the Road to Nowhere as we wind our way back to the resort. And, we’ll gather again at  the fire pit after dinner.

Day Four (Thursday) - Highlands For Lunch & the Moonshiner 28
DeparT At 8:30 AM / Return at Approximately 4:30 PM; 155 Miles /Approximately 4-5 Hours of RIDING TIME 

Our destination today is the quaint town of Highlands, North Carolina where we’ll include a little time for some shopping or just a pleasant walk around the town’s Main Street.  The ride over will be picturesque as we wind our way through the Nantahala Gorge and alongside the scenic Nantahala River. From there, we will head towards Franklin, North Carolina via the famous Wayah Road and on to Highlands on a spectacular stretch of US 64 alongside the meandering river and past the majestic Bridal Veil Falls. After lunch in Highlands, we should have an hour or so to visit the quaint shopping district along Main Street. We will head back along the famous Moonshiner 28, given its name from moonshine runners trying to outrun the police on the twisty roads to Fontana Village for the final wrap-up dinner.

Day FIve (Friday) - Departure to DesTINATIONs of YOUR CHOICE

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