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

Where to Go in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Maggie Valley, North Carolina

This nostalgic mountain town is the perfect ho...

Townsend, Tennessee

Townsend is a wonderful vacation destination f...

Luray, Virginia

Luray and Page County offers plenty to enjoy: from natural wonders, such as Luray Caverns and the Shenandoah River, to the beauty of Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, t...

Lake Lure, North Carolina

Lake Lure is a cathedral of mountain cliffs an...

Saluda, North Carolina

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

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RiverGirl Fishing Company

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RiverGirl Fishing Company is a full-service fishing and rental shop offering fly...

Woodfin Ridge Golf Club

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Woodfin Ridge Golf Course provides many outstanding natural characteristics. At ...

Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters

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Foscoe Fishing Company & Outfitters is a Orvis Endorsed Flyfishing Outfitter and...

Up-Close Outfitters

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Up-Close Outfitters provides 1/2 and full-day guided fishing trips in North Caro...

Shenvalee Golf Resort

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The Olde Course at Shenvalee is the original 9-holes that have been testing golf...

GSM Outfitters

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GSM Outfitters primarily carries outdoor gear for hiking and camping.

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Maggie Mountain Vacations

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Maggie Mountain Vacations offers mountain-top log cabins and creek-side vacation homes for both short term and long term rentals. They also offer lake cabins.

Cabins at Nantahala offers a wide variety of lodging options from a fully-equipped three bedroom rustic home to bunk cabins with just the bare necessities. All cabins are air-conditioned and offer free WiFi internet.

Cohutta Springs Conference Center

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Cohutta Springs Conference Center provides lodging for retreats, conferences, family reunions, or personal get-aways. The Center has a 55 acre lake and a wide variety of accommodations, including rooms with a Jacuzzi tub, walk in shower, and…

Mountain Manor Suites

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Mountain Manor offers condominiums and one bedroom one bath suites just beneath the hill of downtown Robbinsville, within walking distance to gift and discount shops, restaurants and other attractions.

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Asheville Downtown

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The Country Inn & Suites Asheville has a convenient location ten minutes from downtown and only seven miles from the Asheville airport. It is also near the NC Arboretum, the Biltmore Estate, and many other attractions.

Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast

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Fallen Tree Farm B&B is a historic stone farmhouse on 20 acres. Rooms have private baths. A three course breakfast is included in room rate, along with access to coffee, tea, snacks and fresh baked goods.

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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