Maggie Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau P.O. Box 87, Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751 828-926-1686, 1-800-624-4431 A bustling tourist town, Maggie Valley is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just 16 miles East of Cherokee. The valley remained nameless until 1909 when the local post office was dubbed "Maggie" after the daughter of local resident, "Uncle Jack" Setzer. Maggie Valley is set amid a variety of family-oriented attractions and entertainment venues, including Ghost Town in the Sky. During the winter, skiers flock to Cataloochee, North Carolina's first ski area. The Maggie Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Festival takes place in mid-October, featuring more than 100 craftspeople and live entertainment.
