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A little guide for those not familiar with the area: Most young CEGers tend to favor the Tellico Plains area at the entry to the Chero-Hala Skyway. Great driving as soon as you leave the parking lots. Friendly management and a picturesque backdrop consisting of the Tellico River & the foothills of the Smokey Mountains set this KOA site apart from any others I've seen. They have tent sites from $19 & sleeping cabins for up to 4 from $35: http://www.koatellicoplains.com/For those who prefer something a little less rustic and close to their CEGer friends at the cabins, try the local bed & breakfast, $80 double with breakfast included: http://www.tellicoinn.com/Robbinsville, NC is at the opposite end of the Skyway, at the very tip of the Dragons tail. Probably the most popular stay for the motorcycling crowd and PLENTY of choices to fit most any budget. National chains to mom & pop BnBs, but I have not stayed there myself - yet: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/accomodations_robbinsville.htmlBest Western Sweetwater, TN located off I-75 at Hwy 68 about 30 minutes from Tellico Plains is one of my favorites because I like to warm my engine up before I cross the Skyway & tame the Dragon â?? not to mention the indoor pool & free breakfast buffet. Not just toast & bagels, but bacon, waffles, 7 kinds of juice, just about everything you can think of. Can be a budget saver if you bring the kids, and they will take small pets too $60-$80 per night, internet rates may be available: http://travel.weatherhub.com/SWEETWATER-TN-US/BW-SWEETWATER.aspAdd your suggestions to this thread if you wish. Perhaps we can start a dinner/hangout planning thread too.
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I'll stay at home. I'm just an hour away. 
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Originally posted by TourDeForce:
A little guide for those not familiar with the area:
Most young CEGers tend to favor the Tellico Plains area at the entry to the Chero-Hala Skyway. Great driving as soon as you leave the parking lots.
Friendly management and a picturesque backdrop consisting of the Tellico River & the foothills of the Smokey Mountains set this KOA site apart from any others I've seen. They have tent sites from $19 & sleeping cabins for up to 4 from $35:
http://www.koatellicoplains.com/
For those who prefer something a little less rustic and close to their CEGer friends at the cabins, try the local bed & breakfast, $80 double with breakfast included:
http://www.tellicoinn.com/
Robbinsville, NC is at the opposite end of the Skyway, at the very tip of the Dragons tail. Probably the most popular stay for the motorcycling crowd and PLENTY of choices to fit most any budget. National chains to mom & pop BnBs, but I have not stayed there myself - yet:
http://www.tailofthedragon.com/accomodations_robbinsville.html
Best Western Sweetwater, TN located off I-75 at Hwy 68 about 30 minutes from Tellico Plains is one of my favorites because I like to warm my engine up before I cross the Skyway & tame the Dragon â?? not to mention the indoor pool & free breakfast buffet. Not just toast & bagels, but bacon, waffles, 7 kinds of juice, just about everything you can think of. Can be a budget saver if you bring the kids, and they will take small pets too $60-$80 per night, internet rates may be available:
http://travel.weatherhub.com/SWEETWATER-TN-US/BW-SWEETWATER.asp
Add your suggestions to this thread if you wish. Perhaps we can start a dinner/hangout planning thread too.
Thanks for the great info....any suggestions on how far out to reserve any of these...(not counting the tent's...not a camper..to many of those days in the Army).
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Make your reservations as soon as possible for these reasons: - You'll get better rates from the big chains if you reserve in advance, and can change the reservation if you find a better deal.
- The popular local spots like the cabins in Tellico Plains will fill up first - I don't know how many they have available, but they're limited.
I do suggest that you coordinate with any folks you like to hang out with so you can stay in the same place. Overall, there will be PLENTY of space for everybody to stay at very reasonable prices - even the last minute tag alongs (and you're most welcome to drive with us at the last minute). We may not get everybody in the same location, but choices abound.
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I'm gonna stay at Eric's house, he's just an hour away (or about 20 minutes if I drive). 
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Well..I am a new CEGer so this will be my first big gathering....maybe I will have met some of the Raleigh guys before then
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I'm gonna stay at Eric's house, he's just an hour away (or about 20 minutes if I drive).
I think you misunderstand, Ross. I live 2 hours away, or 1 hour if I drive. 
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Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I'm gonna stay at Eric's house, he's just an hour away (or about 20 minutes if I drive).
I think you misunderstand, Ross. I live 2 hours away, or 1 hour if I drive.
I did a 50 mile drive in under 30 minutes the other night. And we actually went sorta slow for much of it. Just give me a chance and we'll see. Do you have a chip, that speed limiter is fun, eh? 
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No chip. I like the guvnah, he's a good guy. He keeps me from hitting trees at 120+.
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Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
No chip. I like the guvnah, he's a good guy. He keeps me from hitting trees at 120+.
Haha, yeah he can be helpful sometimes, but luckily in south georgia, we don't have many curves to make us go off roading un-willingly.
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