Tapoco Lodge Historic District

Tapoco Lodge is a Colonial Revival complex built in 1930 that spreads across 122 acres along the Cheoah River. The property includes a main lodge building, eighteen guest cabins, two dining venues, and recreational facilities nestled within the Nantahala National Forest.

The Tallassee Power Company built this property in 1930 to house workers managing hydroelectric projects in the region. Over the following decades, the complex expanded with additional buildings and amenities as the workforce and operations grew.

The Tin Can Theater within the complex served as a gathering place for community events during World War II, showing how power company workers spent their social time. The venue reflects the close-knit life these employees shared in this remote mountain setting.

The property offers nine rooms in the main building and eighteen cabins to choose from, plus two on-site dining options including Tapoco Tavern. Hiking trails and water activities are readily accessible from the grounds and nearby forest areas.

The property sits just minutes from The Tail of the Dragon, a famous twisting road with 318 curves across 11 miles of mountain terrain. This nearby route draws motorcycle and car enthusiasts looking for challenging driving roads.