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Where to Go in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Townsend, Tennessee

Townsend is a wonderful vacation destination f...

Maggie Valley, North Carolina

This nostalgic mountain town is the perfect ho...

Brevard, North Carolina

Downtown Brevard offers fine, relaxed accompaniment to wilderness exploration and a whole new sort of adventure for any and all inclined to follow their senses through one of Ame...

Winchester, Virginia

Experience Old Town Winchester and quaint Fred...

Saluda, North Carolina

Don’t let Saluda’s size fool you. This tiny ci...

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Pine Oaks Golf Course

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Pine Oaks Golf Course is owned by Johnson City, Tenn. It offers low rates, sceni...

Hal Looney Photography

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Professional photographer Hal Looney has traveled widely to photograph wild crea...

Mark VanDyke

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As an outdoor freelance photographer, Mark VanDyke works hard to produce honest ...

REI Asheville at Biltmore Park Town Square

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REI Asheville provides outdoor enthusiasts with top-brand gear and clothing for...

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

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Museum of the Cherokee Indian is open 7 days a week year round. The museum is a ...

Cashiers Farmers Market

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Cashiers Farmers Market is a specialty grocery and produce market. They offer on...

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Where to Sleep in the Blue Ridge Mountains more places to stay

Riverstone Lodge is conveniently located 1/2 mile from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and approximately eight miles from Cades Cove. It is 18 miles from Gatlinburg and 15 miles from Pigeon Forge.

The Taylor House Inn

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Taylor House Inn is a romantic bed & breakfast inn known for offering perfect getaways, and hosting fabulous family reunions, corporate retreats, and some of the best weddings in the Banner Elk and Valle Crucis area. The inn is open year round and…

Fox Hill Bed and Breakfast Suites

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Fox Hill B&B has been recognized as a favorite ?doggie destination? in the Shenandoah Valley. Guests can use the gas grill and picnic tables to cook outside. Rooms have small refrigerators, heat-n-glo fireplaces, TVs, and more.

Fieldstone Farm

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Fieldstone Farm B&B has a heated swimming pool, gardens, a wildflower meadow, wooded hiking paths, and beautiful views. Continental and country breakfast can be arranged each morning.

Carolina Mornings Realty

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Carolina Mornings Realty is a leader in Asheville vacation property rentals, property management and mountain-living real estate, providing excellent service in the premier luxury, second home, and investment real estate markets.

Mountain Springs Cabins

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Mountain Springs Cabins have modern conveniences in a natural environment that is ideal for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or even a meditative solo retreat. They offer beautiful views, access to waterfalls, hiking trails, close proximity to…

5 Best Hiking Spots in Virginia

By Laura Hatch

Since much of the state consists of hills and mountains, it’s no surprise Virginia has plenty of top-notch hiking. We’ve narrowed it down to five great hiking spots. So grab your boots, maps, and water bottles and use these suggestions as your guide.

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