Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Appalachian Mountains
North Carolina showing interior views
Atlanta featuring street scenes and a house
Foggy Bottom which includes a house, street scenes and a city
Washington Monument which includes a monument and a sunset

Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains

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Downtown Pittsburgh

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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 Ohio River Valley 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 Pittsburgh
Gatlinburg featuring autumn colours and landscape views

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Downtown Gatlinburg
Asheville

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.

Downtown Asheville
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Wears Valley

Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.

Wears Valley
Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville showing markets

Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

Downtown Knoxville
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

3.5 out of 5
204 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is ฿3,160 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,160
฿3,547 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,354 reviews)
"Had a great time. Wonderful place to stay for a family with kids of all ages. Only stayed 2 nights wish it would have been longer. Our 11year old loved the water slides. Everything was clean and nice. The breakfast at the resort was amazing."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿3,652 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,652
฿4,282 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,219 reviews)
"What an amazing hotel!! Great staff, elegance, pool, food/bar!!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

The Read House Hotel
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
The price is ฿5,097 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,097
฿5,811 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,092 reviews)
"Didn’t have breakfast. Room was in need of renovation. Beds were small, but view was amazing. Asked for new towels and had to ask again twice."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
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Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and ...
6.2/10 (100 reviews)
"Most comfortable bed the outside look ok but the room was nice 10 out of 10"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"Anything is very good.We will come back again"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Stay Pittsburgh

Stay Pittsburgh

2 out of 5
100 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA
Stay at this aparthotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions PPG Paints Arena and PNC Park are ...
7.8/10 Good! (194 reviews)
"Communication was perfect between myself and the property. Clean and nice for a night stay in the Pittsburgh!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Stay Pittsburgh
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Popular places to visit

Dollywood which includes rides and signage

Dollywood

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Dollywood
Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a house and forests

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

5/5(15 reviews)

America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hersheypark which includes a water park

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.

Hersheypark
Biltmore Estate which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and interior views

Biltmore Estate

4/5(1 review)

Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Biltmore Estate
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

5/5(1 review)

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.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
PNC Park featuring a city

PNC Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.

PNC Park

Things to do

Paintball in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania

Paintball in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania

฿2,123
per adult
Paintball in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania
Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour

Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour

฿2,550
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour
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