Maggie Valley, North CarolinaNorth Eaglenest MountainWaterrock KnobBalsam GapGhost Town VillageRichland BalsamDill Falls
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Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley is a town in Haywood district, North Carolina, United States of about 1,251 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are North Eaglenest Mountain, Eaglenest Mountain and Waterrock Knob.

35.5182° N, 83.0976° WPop. 1,251

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see153
Notable47
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

North Eaglenest Mountain, viewpoint near Maggie Valley
Must-see

North Eaglenest Mountain

Viewpoint · 7 km · East Tennessee

Must-see

Eaglenest Mountain

Viewpoint · 7 km

Waterrock Knob, viewpoint near Maggie Valley
Must-see

Waterrock Knob

Viewpoint · 9 km · East Tennessee

Places near Maggie Valley by type

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One day from Maggie Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Maggie Valley
  2. Dill Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. North Eaglenest Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Richland Balsamviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Balsam Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Waterrock Knobviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Maggie Valley
Today’s loopMaggie ValleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maggie Valley?

North Eaglenest Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km), Eaglenest Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km), Waterrock Knob (viewpoint, about 9 km), Balsam Gap (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ghost Town Village (heritage site, about 1 km), Richland Balsam (viewpoint, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maggie Valley?

89 places on Spotwander: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 12 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maggie Valley?

Sheepback Knob, about 6 km by road; Campbell Lick (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Maggie Valley?

Lake Junaluska, about 14 km by road; Lake Ashnoca (54 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maggie Valley?

Start in Maggie Valley, visit Dill Falls, then North Eaglenest Mountain, then Richland Balsam, then Balsam Gap, then Waterrock Knob, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.