Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide
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Big Creek
While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
Downtown Gatlinburg
While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark.
Timberline
While visiting Timberline, you might make a stop by sights like Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley.
Cherry Lake
Cherry Lake might not have many top sights, but Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Sugar Creek Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
The Read House Hotel
We had a great stay at the hotel. The only improvements I would suggest are. 1) the shower head was surprisingly bad - really hard to shower with such little water flow. 2) would have been nice to have a microwave in the room but we survived without it. and 3) there was no obvious place to hang up ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
Clean and suited my needs for a quick business trip. Solo female traveler and felt safe.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Very nice place , very clean , there is good secury , shuttle buses inside primeses , this is a top notched hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Perfect , nice view
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Highlands at Sugar
I only checked two boxes for the search filters, kitchen and fireplace. I did not learn until I called the property to let them know I would be checking in after hours, halfway through my 6 hr drive to the property, that the fireplace was not working. I double-checked the original posting, and there ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
Hersheypark
Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
