Cherokee Grand Hotel - 196 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee. All new rooms at the entrance of the Casino. Near the Southern Gateway of Great Smoky Mtns National Park. www.cherokeegrandhotel.com (828) 497-0055.

Chestnut Ridge Farm - Cozy 3BR, 1BA farmhouse at MP 152. Porch rockers, farm animals, mtn. views, peaceful, stars galore! Pets OK. www.chestnutridgefarm.net (540) 493-8372.

Chestnut Tree Inn - 154 rooms with free hot breakfast. Banquet & meeting facilities, outdoor pool, & guest laundry. Free Wi-Fi. www.chestnuttreeinnnc.com (828) 497-9181.

Chetola Resort - Magnificent views on 87 acres. Chetola Lodge, Bob Timberlake Inn and spacious condominiums. Spa at Chetola Resort, Timberlake’s Restaurant, fitness center, Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge, golf, fishing, sporting clay shooting packages. 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. www.chetola.com (828) 295-5500 or (800) 243-8652.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park - the best of the NC mountains in one place. Stunning 75-mile views over Lake Lure, several unique hiking trails and geological features such as Devil’s Head and the Opera Box, a 26-story elevator built inside the mountain, a 404 foot waterfall. Pet friendly. Just 25 mi. SE of Asheville, NC. www.chimneyrockpark.com (800) 277-9611.

Christa's Country Corner - General Store, Deli, Ice Cream, Clothing and Gifts. Choose and Cut Christmas Trees. Straight across from Entrance/Exit. Mile Marker 312 Morganton - Pineola Exit. (828) 733-3353.

Clarion Inn - Asheville Airport, 24 hour free airport shuttle. Complimentary hot breakfast, WIFI, indoor & outdoor pool. Full service restaurant & bar.

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village - I-40 to exit 50 or exit 50B. Nearest to Biltmore Estate & Biltmore Village. 2 mi. from Pkwy. Outdoor pool, deluxe cont. breakfast. (828) 274-0101.

Cliffside Lake - 13908 Highlands Rd., Highlands, NC. Two picnic pavilions, fishing pier, & 7 trails. www.cfaia.org  (877) 444-6777.

Cocoa Mia Chocolate Lounge - 109 E. Main St Floyd. Hot chocolate, coffee, baked goodies, and chocolate. www.cocoamiachocolates.com (540) 695-0224.

Comfort Suites - 1184 Hwy 105, 6 miles from Parkway.  96 all suite hotel, heat, indoor pool, exercise and game rooms. Hot Breakfast. (888) 854-5959.

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Cool Breeze Campground - MP 215 3/4 mile N on Rt. 89. Left on Edmonds Rd #613, 2.5 miles on Right. Full hook-ups, big rig friendly, bathhouse, laundry, Rally Center. Clubs welcome. Free Wi-fi & pet friendly. Open year round. www.coolbreezecampground.com (276) 236-0300.

Country Cabins - 5 mi off Pkwy in Maggie Valley with authentic log cabins. Peaceful mountain retreat. Fireplaces, porches, hot tubs. Open all year. Pet friendly. www.countrycabinsmv.com (828) 926-0612 or (888) 222-4611.

Country Inn & Suites - I-26 Exit 33. 1 mile from Parkway & NC Arboretum. Free continental breakfast. Close to Asheville Outlets & Biltmore Estate. Outdoor pool. (828) 670-9000.

Country Inn and Suites - 818 E King St Boone. Close to all local attractions, free WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool & gym. Standard rooms and suites. (828) 264-4100.

Country Inn & Suites Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road - 199 Tunnel Road. 3 miles from Parkway. Newly renovated. 100% non-smoking, indoor pool & spa, free hot breakfast, 1 mile from downtown, 3 miles from Biltmore House. (828) 254-4311.

Courtyard by Marriott - 1 Buckstone Place. Exit MP 382, go 2.5 miles west on US 70. Bistro Restaurant, indoor pool, spa, fitness center. www.courtyardasheville.com (800) 321-2211 or (828) 281-0041.

Courtyard by Marriott - 1050 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607. Brand new hotel in the High Country of NC. www.marriott.com/hkybn Phone (828) 265-7676.

Cradle of Forestry Historic Site - Enjoy our trails, hands-on exhibits, movie, programs, gift shop. Cafe serves lunch. Visit cabins, explore Adventure Zone. April-Nov. www.gofindoutdoors.org/cradle-of-forestry