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Where to Go in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Lake Lure, North Carolina

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

Dahlonega, Georgia

Dahlonega, an authentic, mountain getaway nest...

Waynesville North Carolina

Downtown Waynesville has a quaint, urban charm, perfect for walkable shopping in local boutiques and gift shops for artisan goods. In addition, Waynesville offers a vibrant farm-...

Roanoke, Virginia

The Roanoke Valley in Virginia’s Blue Ridge of...

Townsend, Tennessee

Townsend is a wonderful vacation destination f...

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PaddleFish Basecamp

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PaddleFish Basecamp provides sea kayaking tours, hiking excursions, and multi-da...

John Smith Landscape Photography

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John Smith has been a professional photographer for more than 40 years. His art ...

Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort

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Grab your sticks for a round of golf with friends or family at our 9-hole, par 3...

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited

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Offer full and half day trips with competitive rates. No hidden fees. All tackle...

EagleRider Roanoke

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Our Roanoke location is motorcycle paradise, with the largest selection of Harle...

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

Hummingbird Inn Bed and Breakfast

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Hummingbird Inn has five guest rooms and a cabin on the creek. The innkeepers provide a farm-fresh country breakfast, special-order picnic or backpack bag lunches, antipasto dinner platters and more.

Inn At Herr Ridge provides a view of the Battlefields at Gettysburg from the Rooftop Terrace restaurant. The Inn has 17 guest rooms and suites, an award winning wine cellar, massage room, and two award-winning restaurants.

Alpine Court Motel

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The Alpine Court is a short walk from the downtown Hot Springs shops, restaurants, and whitewater rafting companies. The French Broad River and eponymous hot springs are also nearby, as well as the Appalachian Trail.

The Sunset Motel - Brevard

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The Sunset Motel offers a nostalgic, simple getaway vacation just a few miles from Brevard, NC. It's a classic roadside motel experience, with clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and chairs right outside your door to visit neighbors.

Hot Springs Resort & Spa

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Hot Springs Resort & Spa has a cabin and four guest rooms, each with a private, jetted, hot tub heated by Mother Nature. Amenities also include satellite TV, DVD player, refrigerator, microwave, and Internet access.

RiverDance Bed & Breakfast

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River Dance B&B is nestled on a quiet mountainside, high above the river, with a truly breath-taking view. Enjoy the Carolina Porch and outdoor fireplace, or relax in front of the massive arts and crafts fireplace in the inviting great room.

How To Get The Most From Birdwatching In Blue Ridge Mountains

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The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina are an excellent place to go bird watching, as there are so many different species of birds that call the area home. As such, as a birder you'll want to take time to explore and see all the birds that...

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