Highland Manor Inn in Townsend too far??
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Highland Manor Inn in Townsend too far??
First year heading to the dragon and of course everything is showing it is booked up except the Highland Manor in Townsend TN. I quickly made a reservation which I can cancel up to 3 days prior with no penalty. Has anyone stayed there before and is this place too far away from the festivities?
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There are still places in Robbinsville and along Hwy 28 East of Fontana that are closer and still have accommodations available. Use Scooter's website for their contact info and call around.
Your "too far" question is solely a matter of opinion. If you like driving then its probably not too far.
Scooter's site is http://www.minisonthedragon.info/lodging.html
Your "too far" question is solely a matter of opinion. If you like driving then its probably not too far.
Scooter's site is http://www.minisonthedragon.info/lodging.html
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Highland Manor is about 1 hour 25min from Fontana.(per yahoo maps) You do get to drive the Dragon to get there. (though late at night after a couple of brewskies, I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad thing)
Last year I stayed at Blue Water Mountain Lodge, that was about 38 minutes to Fontana. I did not mind that. But 85 minutes would be my last choice if nothing else is available.
I made some phone calls from my lodging list(see Matts post above) for a SSM member over the weekend and my first two phone calls to: Nantahala resort and the Overnighter both had openings.
FYI: Robbinsville is closest, then Almond, then Bryson City, then Andrews, then Townsend and Marysville
Last year I stayed at Blue Water Mountain Lodge, that was about 38 minutes to Fontana. I did not mind that. But 85 minutes would be my last choice if nothing else is available.
I made some phone calls from my lodging list(see Matts post above) for a SSM member over the weekend and my first two phone calls to: Nantahala resort and the Overnighter both had openings.
FYI: Robbinsville is closest, then Almond, then Bryson City, then Andrews, then Townsend and Marysville
#5
The Overnighter no longer has any available beds as of this morning.
I was calling around, using your list, this morning for 2 people. There are many openings in the vicinity of Fontana.
I highly advise people to use Snooter's list and to call those places. That's what I did.
Geez, you'd think one of us was getting a commission.
I was calling around, using your list, this morning for 2 people. There are many openings in the vicinity of Fontana.
I highly advise people to use Snooter's list and to call those places. That's what I did.
Geez, you'd think one of us was getting a commission.
#6
Thanks for the help and advice, this being my first time I would have to book something a couple hours and who knows how many speed traps away. But as I get older I am more willing to bow to the infinately more experienced. I will start working the phones tomorrow. I will post what I find so I can help other newbies - heads up everyone - room opening up in Townsend tomorrow! (I hope)
#7
It's about an hour to Fontana from Townsend. It's a good bit longer in the dark. There is infrequent radar on 321 in Townsend and sometimes on the Foothills Parkway (fastest route to the Dragon). The Parkway is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is an expensive ticket. Have a friend with you on the dashboard. You might try the Tally Ho Inn if you end up staying in Townsend but there is a big festival in town that weekend so they may be full.
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