New Horsepower, More History At Dale’s Wheels Through Time
We have some great new rare bikes for you to check out this year as well as new products in our gift shop. Come on out and help us kick off the 2025 season and see if you can spot the latest additions to the museum!
Road To Nowhere In The Great Smoky Mountains
The road got its name from a dispute in the 1930s when Swain County gave up the majority of its private land so the federal government
The Gold Standard Of American Motorcycles
This year’s Raffle Bike is a real beauty – a 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead!
America’s Original Extreme Motorcycle Show
Touted as “America’s original extreme motorcycle show,” The Wall of Death is a vintage live-action thrill show featuring a motor drome, a silo-shaped wooden cylinder 30 feet in diameter.
Stomp & Brew Festival
A craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirits tasting festival that celebrates the craft brewers, distillers, and vintners of North Carolina
New Horsepower, More History!
Many visitors consider the displays equally as interesting as the rare machines that are within them. The museum layout is more than a timeline of machines. It has the feel of an old garage but is touched by relevant artwork of the era and houses precious items of memorabilia by the thousands.
A Little Cozy Pampering And A Fire
Winter getaways in North Carolina tend to involve things like ski slopes or mountain cabins. I’m a big fan of both, but lately, the idea of a little cozy pampering and a fire sounds like a better plan than a frigid hike. Do your winter-dehydrated skin a favor and indulge in a spa weekend instead. Here are three good options.
Mountain Winery Celebrates 20 Years
The red brick-colored winery in Laurel Springs, about a 20-minute drive from Glendale Springs, West Jefferson, and Sparta, sits on the Alleghany County farm where it got its start.
Rent An Entire Island Off The Coast Of South Carolina
Private island getaways are the stuff of travel blogs and bucket-list dreams. Perhaps you’ve found yourself dreaming of the idea only to decide it was probably unrealistic for anyone other than rockstars and the wealthy. Sucked in by the promise of beautiful scenery, the idea of staying at a truly…
Hike To An Abandoned Plane Crash
The paved trail that marks the beginning of the hike to Waterrock Knob looks harmless enough… but you’ll be glad for an opportunity to stop and take in the views when you realize it’s a steep climb (412 feet) to the summit. Located at Milepost 451.2, Waterrock Knob is the…