Route 19 Inn

05/21/2026

We have availability in our creekside rooms for Memorial Day weekend. Mention this post to receive a 15% discount. Book promptly before these high demand rooms are gone.

05/19/2026

I reminder that our Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best for seniors. So much of it is driveable and easily walkable.

You don’t need to hike for miles to enjoy America’s national parks. These scenic, senior-friendly picks offer big views, easy access, and unforgettable moments.

05/19/2026

Summer is officially here. The Route 19 Inn pool is open!!! We have rooms available Saturday to Monday. Perfect for Memorial Day weekend.

05/14/2026

05/09/2026

Great job representing Maggie Valley Sam.

05/01/2026

Single Tree Heritage Kitchen in Waynesville, Lucy in the Rye in Sylva, Five Points Diner and Sandhill Kitchen in Asheville, are all an easy drive from the Inn.

Stop by one of these storied spots to make your mountain trip a little more delicious.

04/26/2026

Thank you Our State Magazine for your continued support!

At the Route 19 Inn, generations of travelers fondly recall the forest and streams, shuffleboard and color scheme. Today, it’s a restored motel where new memories are being made.

04/17/2026

Peaceful moments from simpler times, served daily.

03/28/2026

Always a great suggestion 👍 ❤️

For one of the Smoky Mountains' most stunning riverside walks complete with potential elk sightings, head to the Oconaluftee River Trail in the small mountain town of Cherokee, North Carolina. This easy 1.5-mile path starts at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and follows right along the river as it makes its way into town. It’s common to see elk grazing in the fields near the visitor center or standing in the shallow water beside the trail. In warmer months, wildflowers bloom along the edges, and thick rhododendron and mountain laurel grow along the banks. The clear river flows beside you the whole time, and you can often spot trout moving through the water. Right near the start, the Mountain Farm Museum has old log cabins that show how families lived here back in the 1800s. The walk is flat, shaded, and full of peaceful mountain views from beginning to end.

02/16/2026

I need this in my life 🙂

True therapeutic massage isn’t about fo lowing a routine.

It’s about understanding the body in front of you.

At Maggie Valey Spa, each session is thoughtfully tailored — blending multiple modalities to support pain relief, recovery, and long-term we l-being.

This is bodywork with intention, experience, and care.

If you’re ready for massage that actually listens to your body:
Book your appointment through our website.

02/05/2026

Papertown Coffee in Canton and Cardinal Coffee in Bryson City made this list from Our State Magazine. We also suggest Organic Beans Coffee Co. in Maggie Valley, Blue Ghost Coffee on the outskirts of Waynesville close to Maggie, and Orchard Coffee in Dowtown Waynesville, which made Food & Wine's list of Best Coffee Shops in America.

What are your favorite coffee shops in our mountain region?
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Coffee shops across the state are steeped in the stories of our land. From Bryson City to Ocracoke Island, here are a handful that reflect their home.