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So I've only had my slingshot for a week, but the wife and I are planning a trip to the rally in Maggie Valley. I really don't know what to expect so would yall mind giving ne some feedback on what I should expect to see or what are some must see's?
Thanks
Rocky
It s not so much as to what you want to see, it is about the ride and the meeting people. The first was 2015.
So I've only had my slingshot for a week, but the wife and I are planning a trip to the rally in Maggie Valley. I really don't know what to expect so would yall mind giving ne some feedback on what I should expect to see or what are some must see's?
Thanks
Rocky
First take only enough money for food and motel... There will be lots of Slingshot stuff to see (and buy --- I always tell new guys DON'T do 'MODS' until you have seen and have lots of seat time in) You will be amazed at the
different stuff the guys have done to there Slingshots. My MOD of choice is GAS it give lots of smiles per mile.
There is so much to see and do that you can't do it all...Vendors, music, lots & lots of planned rides, autocross. There will be LOTS of different Slingshots from stock to highly modified. Talk to people, make friends...if there is a mod you are considering (roof, seats, steering wheel, or anything else) you will surely find someone who has it and will let you check it out first hand.
First take only enough money for food and motel... There will be lots of Slingshot stuff to see (and buy --- I always tell new guys DON'T do 'MODS' until you have seen and have lots of seat time in) You will be amazed at the
different stuff the guys have done to there Slingshots. My MOD of choice is GAS it give lots of smiles per mile.
Don't forget to bring at least an extra $30 for your first bet at the casino just over the hill. You'll need that to "raise" enough funds to pay for all your wants and dreams at all the vendors.
Fun times.
Only special advice.....if you are hungry......plan to eat prior to 8pm as most of the town closes at 8.
Personally I would avoid the group rides. They take too many people and it goes very slow trying to keep everyone together. You will meet a ton of new people that know the area or are at least somewhat familiar with it and would be more than happy to have you tag along and show you around. I would hop in with a small group of people like 5-7 total and go out with them. It will be a lot more fun.
There are a ton of great rides in the area. My favorite by far is the Cherohala Skyway. Tons of long swooping turns and tons of scenic overlooks. That is about 30-40min from Maggie. Another great ride is The Rattler. There are some nice long turns, a tight technical section, and a couple long straights where you can stretch your slings legs out. It winds through a cool area and there's a general store roughly in the middle if you need to stop for a snack or something to drink. It ends in a cool town (can't think of the name something springs I think) where you can grab lunch and head back later. That is also about 30min from Maggie. The Blue Ridge Parkway is maybe 10min from Maggie. That is another great ride with lots of scenic overlooks. Tail of the dragon is cool if you've never done it. I get a little bored on it because it is usually so crowded, the speed limit is 25 and its littered with police handing out tickets. BUT I would definitely do it if you've never done it. Hit it early in the week before the weekend and there is a LOT less traffic.
As for restaurants, there is a Mexican restaurant next to the fairgrounds where the event is at called Guyabitos (spelled horribly wrong) that is pretty solid. Cafe Italiano across from the fairgrounds is pretty solid also. Brickhouse burgers and pizza is pretty good but the service is a little slow. There's also a couple solid BBQ places East of the fairgrounds as well.
If you are in to motorcycles at all I would also make a stop in the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. There's at least 300 bikes in there with some dating back as far as the early 1900s. There's a British guy there that I believe is the GM there. If you see him wondering around or talking to others as him for the guided tour. It's worth it. I think I spent about 2hrs talking to the guy about all the bikes and the back stories behind some of them. His personal back story is also pretty interesting.
Sorry for the novel. I'll have a booth set up there. Swing by and introduce yourself.
Doubling off of Kyle's response, check out FreemanMaps.com - Here's the map for this specific area. All the rides he mentions (and more) are listed here. Definitely agree with the smaller group rides. Just find someone and ask if they wanna go somewhere! Keep it under about 10-12 folks and it can be a great ride!
BTW, you can find this map actually around in town shops - free. That's how I found it.
Display MorePersonally I would avoid the group rides. They take too many people and it goes very slow trying to keep everyone together. You will meet a ton of new people that know the area or are at least somewhat familiar with it and would be more than happy to have you tag along and show you around. I would hop in with a small group of people like 5-7 total and go out with them. It will be a lot more fun.
There are a ton of great rides in the area. My favorite by far is the Cherohala Skyway. Tons of long swooping turns and tons of scenic overlooks. That is about 30-40min from Maggie. Another great ride is The Rattler. There are some nice long turns, a tight technical section, and a couple long straights where you can stretch your slings legs out. It winds through a cool area and there's a general store roughly in the middle if you need to stop for a snack or something to drink. It ends in a cool town (can't think of the name something springs I think) where you can grab lunch and head back later. That is also about 30min from Maggie. The Blue Ridge Parkway is maybe 10min from Maggie. That is another great ride with lots of scenic overlooks. Tail of the dragon is cool if you've never done it. I get a little bored on it because it is usually so crowded, the speed limit is 25 and its littered with police handing out tickets. BUT I would definitely do it if you've never done it. Hit it early in the week before the weekend and there is a LOT less traffic.
As for restaurants, there is a Mexican restaurant next to the fairgrounds where the event is at called Guyabitos (spelled horribly wrong) that is pretty solid. Cafe Italiano across from the fairgrounds is pretty solid also. Brickhouse burgers and pizza is pretty good but the service is a little slow. There's also a couple solid BBQ places East of the fairgrounds as well.
If you are in to motorcycles at all I would also make a stop in the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum. There's at least 300 bikes in there with some dating back as far as the early 1900s. There's a British guy there that I believe is the GM there. If you see him wondering around or talking to others as him for the guided tour. It's worth it. I think I spent about 2hrs talking to the guy about all the bikes and the back stories behind some of them. His personal back story is also pretty interesting.
Sorry for the novel. I'll have a booth set up there. Swing by and introduce yourself.
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Little. He he heh!
Just want to wish all attendees a safe trip and have a great time. Wish I could be there. 😭
