Notes from the Inn

Senior Innkeeper, George Brown, shares his thoughts on his favorite pastime, motorcycling .

Do you believe in magic? When you were little you probably did, especially when it came to the story of Santa and the North Pole. You may have grown up reading another Christmas classic, filled with the magic of the season—a popular book for children called The Polar Express. Thirty-two years ago, Chris Van Allsburg wrote …

The Engineer “Wake up! We’re leaving!” Her husband’s sharp exclamations awoke her from her sleep. Groggy and disoriented, for a moment she forgot where she was. Then she remembered—room 216, at the Fryemont Inn. Her favorite room. Their favorite room. One she had slept in many times. She looked at her husband who was hastily …

1. Take a stroll or a hike at Deep Creek. Bring your camera to photograph three spectacular waterfalls. http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com (Photo by Anna Leonidov) 2. Explore the corn maze and go on a hay ride at Darnell Farms. Nothing is more fun for kids on a crisp autumn afternoon. http://darnellfarms.com/ (Photo by Darnell Farms) 3. Ride …