Maggie Valley is a classic Smoky Mountain town in Haywood County, beloved for its scenic valley setting, cool climate, and easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A longtime favorite for visitors and second-home buyers, it offers mountain charm with attractions like Cataloochee Ski Area, the Wheels Through Time Museum, and a lively main strip of restaurants, shops, and live music. Residents enjoy hiking, elk viewing in nearby Cataloochee, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and four distinct mountain seasons. Homes range from cozy cabins and chalets to mountain-view residences and newer construction, many with strong vacation-rental potential given the area's tourism appeal. Waynesville and Asheville are a short drive for added amenities. If you want a welcoming Smoky Mountain town with outdoor recreation, cool summers, and solid rental or getaway appeal, Maggie Valley offers timeless mountain living at an accessible value.
4,370 people live in Maggie Valley, where the median age is 57.5 and the average individual income is $37,857. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Maggie Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Twisted Spoke, Old Gray Mare, and Shell.
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| Dining | 0.82 miles | 53 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.09 miles | 13 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.3 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.44 miles | 523 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.67 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.74 miles | 6 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.76 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.78 miles | 167 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.79 miles | 111 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.96 miles | 68 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.62 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.64 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.58 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.58 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.96 miles | 17 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.58 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.97 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Maggie Valley has 1,875 households, with an average household size of 2.31. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Maggie Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,370 people call Maggie Valley home. The population density is 96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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