Route 19 Inn

Route 19 Inn is a carefully restored 1948 roadside motor lodge located on Soco Road in Maggie Valley, with roughly 30–32 rooms plus cabins and glamping-style options. The property preserves vintage character while offering seasonal amenities and family-friendly outdoor spaces.

The inn sits where Jonathan Creek and Fie Creek meet, with creek frontage, a seasonal pool, playground and picnic areas. It’s marketed as a convenient base for the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and regional attractions such as Wheels Through Time Museum and Cataloochee Ski Area.

A compact, nostalgic motor-lodge atmosphere with a mix of standard rooms, creek-side balcony rooms, two-room suites, cabins and camper-style glamping.

Look out for:

• Creek frontage on Jonathan Creek (noted locally for trout habitat) and shallow areas suitable for wading and photos.

• Seasonally open outdoor pool, fire pit, picnic pavilions, charcoal grills and shuffleboard.

• Family-focused features including a playground, teepee, carousel-horse photo spot and kid-friendly lawn areas.

• Vintage car and motorcycle photo opportunities and an onsite gift shop.

Best way to experience it:

Choose a creek-side room or cabin to enjoy morning creek sounds and easy outdoor access; plan outdoor meals at the picnic pavilions or use the fire pit in the evening. Use the inn as a base for day trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway, nearby museums and Cherokees attractions.

• Property is marketed as a restored 1948 motor lodge with vintage styling and a mix of room types.

• Amenities like the pool and some outdoor features are seasonal; check availability before traveling.

• The inn offers creek access and shallow wading areas but is not a supervised beach or swimming facility.

• Onsite parking is available; confirm room type (creek-side, suite, cabin) when booking.