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Deals Gap, North Carolina: Tail of the Dragon

A popular stop for motorcyclists who've survived riding an especially twisty section of US 129. It now has at least one large metal dragon sculpture, and possibly more.

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Dragon tail with motorcycle.

Tail of the Dragon

Huge metal dragon and [a separate] dragon tail at the Tail of the Dragon Store.

[Ron Johnson, 08/28/2013]

318 curves in 11 miles earned this stretch of US Hwy 129 the nickname "The Dragon," and this place is at its tail end.

Tail of the Dragon

Address:
US Hwy 129, Deals Gap, NC
Directions:
On US Hwy 129 in North Carolina, less than a mile south of the Tennessee state line.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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