Little Switzerland, NC?

BLZ2DWL · 10-06-2008, 09:56 AM

A friend and I will be heading to the Little Switzerland, NC area this weekend to do some riding (Blowing Rock Rd, 421, BRP, etc.). Anyone have suggestions on where to stay? We're not camping, but we're not looking for a $200/night resort either. I'd also like to hear "must ride" roads in the area if you've got good suggestions. Thanks!

Brennan-

J-Rock! · 10-06-2008, 09:59 AM

its goin to be pretty pricy,, but as far as roads the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must and so Is Mt. Mitchell

Surrlibrumm · 10-06-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Rock!

its goin to be pretty pricy....

Seems not much different from real Switzerland.

xtphreak · 10-06-2008, 10:42 AM

the Switzerland Inn is right there, but without reservations

it's getting close to leaf peeping time

there are a couple of lesser lodges on 226, Big Lynn Lodge is one

do a google for motels near Little Switzerland, NC

Marion, Spruce Pines there's a couple towns within easy riding

J-Rock! · 10-06-2008, 10:44 AM

Yeah, spruce pine is nice.. I used to live in Asheville,, and I was down at mt. mitchell this weekend,, its really nice.. but the leafers are already comming in

1upyorn · 10-06-2008, 11:01 AM

If you want to drift north a bit, Google 'motel linville falls, nc'. First cheap choice would be the Park View Lodge in Linville Falls. Second would be Pineola Motel and Inn. Don't let the 'lodge' part mislead you. Park View motel sits on the corner of 221 and 183. With this choice location you are close to Little Switz, right across from Famous Louises' Rock House restaurant, 1/4 mile from the parkway, 181 to Jonas Ridge, then Edgemont, Mortimer, Globe, and on and on and on. I think this is about 15 miles to Little Switz on the BRP.

BTW. Who's yellow DR was that at Louise's Sunday around 4:30?

b00t · 10-06-2008, 11:24 AM

I would maybe try VRBO.com, - Vacation REntal by Owner, i have found great deals all over on this site and the people are usually pretty cool. Not priced outrageously as well. Here is a link to a place Blue Ridge Mountains, ...biggest issue will be early comers for the fall leaf season...i think things are starting to change up that way. either way, sometimes a good deal, sometimes not, but i would jump on it...

stretchmark · 10-06-2008, 12:26 PM

The Edelweiss motorcycle lodge at the Switzerland Inn is a lot cheaper than the main Inn. Small rooms, but decent.
http://www.switzerlandinn.com/edelweiss.htm

Almost every little side road off the Parkway in that area is a good road.
I like Rt 80 on the way to Mt Mitchell. It's the last road before the closure, I think.

BLZ2DWL · 10-06-2008, 07:24 PM

Good info guys. I had checked on the Edilweiss (sp?) cabin and they have been filled for a while. I'll land somewhere. It looks like it ought to be a great trip. I'm all ears for any other suggestions. Thanks.

B-

Truckin_Thumper · 10-06-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Rock!

its goin to be pretty pricy,, but as far as roads the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must and so Is Mt. Mitchell

What!?!?!?
The BRP sux, 45 mph LIMIT. screw that, get off it and run the side roads, 55mph pretty much unsupervised...

Cycletroll · 10-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Try the Celo Inn off rt. 80 in the South Toe River Valley.
It is an english style manor house built by hand with no screws or nails; all pegs and joinery. Absolutely beautiful.
The South Toe river valley just of the BRP is very scenic and only 30-40 min. from Little Switz.

travowen · 10-07-2008, 06:58 AM

Try out Hwy 80N off the Parkway then on thru the town of Kona NE of Burnsville.

Watch out for Super Troopers on 221 North of Marion.

Cogswell · 10-07-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BLZ2DWL

Good info guys. I had checked on the Edilweiss (sp?) cabin and they have been filled for a while. I'll land somewhere. It looks like it ought to be a great trip. I'm all ears for any other suggestions. Thanks.

B-

Our group of 10 has the Edelweiss booked this weekend. There is a great buffet at the Inn's restaraunt on Friday night (Prime Rib and Seafood)

If you get something in the area, stop by and have a cold one with us.

Mike

cafetbird · 10-07-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by icn4d

I would maybe try VRBO.com, - Vacation REntal by Owner

As said, peak leaf peepin - our place is booked September through Mid November most every year....

Good luck! Some of us will be camping at the Motorcycle Campground in Furgeson, NC this weekend, if you luck out on a roof, come find us.

http://highcountrymotorcyclecamp.com/

BLZ2DWL · 10-07-2008, 11:35 AM

I booked a room at the Pinebridge Inn in Spruce Pine. It fit the price range and location requirements, and looks like a neat place to stay. Anyone know anything about Spruce Pine? Where to eat, get a beer, ect? Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. I'm looking forward to this ride.

B-

10-06-2008, 09:56 AM	#1
BLZ2DWL ^OP Roustabout Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SW VA Oddometer: 71	Little Switzerland, NC? A friend and I will be heading to the Little Switzerland, NC area this weekend to do some riding (Blowing Rock Rd, 421, BRP, etc.). Anyone have suggestions on where to stay? We're not camping, but we're not looking for a $200/night resort either. I'd also like to hear "must ride" roads in the area if you've got good suggestions. Thanks! Brennan- __________________ “There are only three sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. All the rest are merely games.” – Ernest Hemingway

10-06-2008, 10:42 AM	#4
xtphreak from B4 "adventure bikes" Joined: Jul 2004 Location: WNC (currently Prudhoe Bay AK) Oddometer: 7,649	the Switzerland Inn is right there, but without reservations it's getting close to leaf peeping time there are a couple of lesser lodges on 226, Big Lynn Lodge is one do a google for motels near Little Switzerland, NC Marion, Spruce Pines there's a couple towns within easy riding __________________ Do one thing every day that scares you. Baz Luhrmann Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. Robert A. Heinlen Adventure is discomfort recounted at leisure. Flash / GSWayne Chrome don't get ya home. Rob Nye Stamp Out Hoplophobia in Our lifetimes. 1999 Tiger 885 1995 XT600E

10-06-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
1upyorn Asheville, NC Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 80	If you want to drift north a bit, Google 'motel linville falls, nc'. First cheap choice would be the Park View Lodge in Linville Falls. Second would be Pineola Motel and Inn. Don't let the 'lodge' part mislead you. Park View motel sits on the corner of 221 and 183. With this choice location you are close to Little Switz, right across from Famous Louises' Rock House restaurant, 1/4 mile from the parkway, 181 to Jonas Ridge, then Edgemont, Mortimer, Globe, and on and on and on. I think this is about 15 miles to Little Switz on the BRP. BTW. Who's yellow DR was that at Louise's Sunday around 4:30? __________________ "I'll see you on down the road somewhere" - Willie Nelson

10-06-2008, 11:24 AM	#7
b00t errrr, yes uh-huh? Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Ashevillan Oddometer: 286	Try VRBO I would maybe try VRBO.com, - Vacation REntal by Owner, i have found great deals all over on this site and the people are usually pretty cool. Not priced outrageously as well. Here is a link to a place Blue Ridge Mountains, ...biggest issue will be early comers for the fall leaf season...i think things are starting to change up that way. either way, sometimes a good deal, sometimes not, but i would jump on it... __________________ '06 DRZ400s - JD, 3x3, Yosh and a cheese eatin' grin '86 CT 110 "Honda Trail"

10-06-2008, 07:24 PM	#9
BLZ2DWL ^OP Roustabout Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SW VA Oddometer: 71	Good info guys. I had checked on the Edilweiss (sp?) cabin and they have been filled for a while. I'll land somewhere. It looks like it ought to be a great trip. I'm all ears for any other suggestions. Thanks. B- __________________ “There are only three sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. All the rest are merely games.” – Ernest Hemingway

10-06-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
J-Rock! Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 46	its goin to be pretty pricy,, but as far as roads the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must and so Is Mt. Mitchell

10-06-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
J-Rock! Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 46	Yeah, spruce pine is nice.. I used to live in Asheville,, and I was down at mt. mitchell this weekend,, its really nice.. but the leafers are already comming in

10-06-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
stretchmark StretchMark Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Cumming, GA Oddometer: 331	The Edelweiss motorcycle lodge at the Switzerland Inn is a lot cheaper than the main Inn. Small rooms, but decent. http://www.switzerlandinn.com/edelweiss.htm Almost every little side road off the Parkway in that area is a good road. I like Rt 80 on the way to Mt Mitchell. It's the last road before the closure, I think.

10-06-2008, 08:24 PM	#11
Cycletroll Catastrophe Specialist Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Northern New Mexico Oddometer: 1,082	Try the Celo Inn off rt. 80 in the South Toe River Valley. It is an english style manor house built by hand with no screws or nails; all pegs and joinery. Absolutely beautiful. The South Toe river valley just of the BRP is very scenic and only 30-40 min. from Little Switz. __________________ "The problem with the Common Man is, he's so damn common!" R1200 GSA

10-07-2008, 06:58 AM	#12
travowen Captain Kaboom Joined: May 2008 Location: Ashevegas, NC (Motard Nirvana) Oddometer: 83	Try out Hwy 80N off the Parkway then on thru the town of Kona NE of Burnsville. Watch out for Super Troopers on 221 North of Marion. __________________ Member Mount Hermon #118 "Unattended children will be given a free kitten and an espresso"

10-07-2008, 11:35 AM	#15
BLZ2DWL ^OP Roustabout Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SW VA Oddometer: 71	I booked a room at the Pinebridge Inn in Spruce Pine. It fit the price range and location requirements, and looks like a neat place to stay. Anyone know anything about Spruce Pine? Where to eat, get a beer, ect? Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. I'm looking forward to this ride. B- __________________ “There are only three sports: mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. All the rest are merely games.” – Ernest Hemingway

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