The Best of the Blue Ridge Mountains | Blue Ridge Travel Guide

Where to Go in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Saluda, North Carolina

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

Waynesville North Carolina

Downtown Waynesville has a quaint, urban charm...

Abingdon, Virginia

There are so many ways to describe Abingdon. Historic. Scenic. Charming. Artistic. Let’s just sum it all up by saying that Abingdon is a fun place to visit.

Winchester, Virginia

Experience Old Town Winchester and quaint Fred...

Brevard, North Carolina

Downtown Brevard offers fine, relaxed accompan...

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Blue Ridge Balloon Company

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Blue Ridge Balloon Company offers early morning balloon rides followed by the tr...

Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures

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Yadkin Valley Balloon Adventures offers hot air balloon rides in the heart of No...

Pro River Outfitters

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Pro River Outfitters offers guided fishing trips and instructions on the New and...

Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club

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Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club is an 18-hole semi-private golf course that opened ...

Smoky Mountain Steel Horses

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Smoky Mountain Steel Horses offers Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle rentals...

Duck Hollow Golf Club

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Duck Hollow Golf Club is open to the public and features 18-holes across 6,500 y...

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Road Trips Through Georgia - Dahlonega

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Bryson City North Carolina - A Friendly Small Town Known For Outdoor Fun

2018 Grains and Grits event from Townsend, Tennessee.

Upcoming Events

Fri 26 Jul

Virginia Highlands Festival

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10 Days of Arts, Music, Food and Fun! The Virginia Highlands Festival is the premier arts and culture festival in the region.

Thu 01 Aug

Miatas at the Gap

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Simply put, MATG is THE longest running Miata gathering in the country. Located ...

at Fontana Village Resort

Sat 10 Aug

42nd Annual Black Mountain Sourwood Festival

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The Sourwood Festival fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainmen...

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

Appalachian Inn Bed and Breakfast

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Appalachian Inn is a log home bed and breakfast on top of a knoll overlooking the Stecoah Gap with breathtaking 360 degree views, less than a mile from the Appalachian Trail. Rooms are filled with primitive antique furniture along with…

Lakeview at Fontana Resort & Spa

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Lakeview at Fontana is a -rustic-chic resort and spa- located on a forest mountainside with beautiful views of Fontana Lake, and only a short drive to all the conveniences of Bryson City.

Peppertree Maggie Valley Resort Villas

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Peppertree Maggie Valley is a premier timeshare vacation resort with 40 two bedroom condos overlooking the beautiful Maggie Valley Club Golf Course and the Great Smokey Mountains. Renters may enjoy the amenities of the Maggie Valley Club including…

Christopher Place Resort

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Christopher Place Resort is an award-winning bed and breakfast on 200 wooded acres overlooking the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Amenities include a full breakfast daily, sauna, outdoor pool, tennis courts, walking and hiking trails, and more.

Lake Chatuge Lodge

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Lake Chatuge Lodge is a charming inn convenient to boating, swimming, fishing, waterskiing, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, wineries, shopping, and golf. The Lodge has panoramic views of the mountains and Lake Chatuge.

Cove at Fairview

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The Cove at Fairview vacation rentals are just 15 minutes to downtown Asheville's fine dining and festivals, 10 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and 15 minutes to Biltmore Estate. Enjoy mountain vistas, gentle waterfalls, Koi Ponds at Koi Falls…

Blue Ridge Parkway

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See the beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway! Here you'll find maps and information on camping, entrances, fees, hiking trails, history, hours of operation, reservations, parking, road closures and visitors centers.

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