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Where to Go in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Luray, Virginia

Luray and Page County offers plenty to enjoy: ...

Lexington, Virginia

Surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Moun...

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.

Staunton, Virginia

Staunton is the perfect base from which to exp...

Sevierville, Tennessee

Bust stress not your budget with a getaway to ...

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Featherheads Gift Shop

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Oakland Golf Club

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Oakland Golf Club is minutes away from Deep Creek Lake and offers 18 holes of ch...

Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and State Fair

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The WNC Ag Center is the home of the North Carolina Mountain State Fair, numerou...

Beaver Creek Country Club

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Beaver Creek Country Club is a semi-private facility. Non-members can visit the ...

The Leather Shack

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The Leather Shack offers Cherokee's finest handcrafted leather belts. Made on si...

Reems Creek Golf Club

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Reems Creek Golf Club has a picturesque setting and layout constructed by the Br...

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

Laurel Mountain Cabins has easy access on paved roads, with parking at your cabin door. Amenities include picnic tables, horseshoe pitch, and trails on the property. The cabins are located north of Helen and west of Lake Burton.

Brierley Hill Bed and Breakfast

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Brierley Hill B&B provides breakfast each morning served by the fire in winter and on the verandah on warm days, with views of the Shenandoah Valley.

Dancing Bear Lodge

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Dancing Bear Lodge offers hotel-like amenities in well-appointed cabins and cottages, with full kitchens, Wif-Fi, TV, and more. The Lodge is only minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.

Reid Ridge Lodge

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Reid Ridge Lodge offers a variety of accommodations including traditional double queen rooms, spacious king rooms, and private suites. The lodge provides compliementary European breakfast, and Wi-Fi. Spa tubs are available in some rooms.

Great Smokys Cabin Rentals

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Great Smokys Cabin Rentals has a vacation cabin for everyone, from luxury big timber log cabins and spectacular views of Fontana Lake to quaint fishing cabins on creeks or along the Oconaluftee River. Cabins are located in Bryson City, Cherokee…

Greenfield Inn Bed and Breakfast

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Greenfield Inn is a grand Southern Georgian-style 1760s mansion located on an 83-acre estate surrounded by rolling hills. The Inn offers many lodging options, including main house guest rooms, efficiencies, and suites.

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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