Winter Activities in Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Maggie Valley, North Carolina is such a beautiful area. There is so much to, even in the wintertime. Whether you like shopping, skiing, or even tubing you'll have a great time in Maggie Valley. Of course, the mountains in Western North Carolina are great for winter activities. The temperature is right and there is often snow, if it doesn't snow, that's okay too because the area is well known for its man-made snow. I have been to Maggie Valley several times throughout my life and now live a mere 30 miles from the town. I was surprised to learn that there are so many activities to do in this area. Most tourist towns in Western North Carolina completely close down for wintertime and there aren't any activities. Most cities refer to the winter as the off season, but not Maggie Valley. Maggie Valley probably makes more money from their winter activities because of their ski area. I really hope you'll consider visiting Maggie Valley and taking part in some of the winter activities that the area has to offer.

Winter Activities in Maggie Valley #1: Skiing

Maggie Valley has a wonderful ski area called the Cataloochee Ski Area. There are so many activities to do at this skiing area. You can of course ski, go snowboarding, take classes, and so much more. While this ski area does not have hotels on their property there are hotels all over Maggie Valley that offer wonderful rates. There is everything from luxury hotel rooms to rustic cabins to spend your day in after a long day of hitting the slopes. The views from the slopes are absolutely amazing. It's really hard to believe that most of the snow at this Maggie Valley ski area is man-made. They do an amazing job and the area looks like a winter wonderland. The top of the mountain has an amazing elevation of 5,400 feet and the ski area takes up 15 acres! You can rent all the equipment you need at their ski shop. If you've never spent time skiing in Maggie Valley you really must try it out.

Winter Activities in Maggie Valley #2: Tubing