Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Grandview Overlook New River Gorge National Park and Preserve West Virginia
Smoky mountain sunset
Sunrise in Shenandoah National Park
Great Smoky Mountains, autumn sunrise Tennessee
vibrant early morning autumn in the Great Smoky Mountains national park in Tennessee  overlooking the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountain range.

Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains

Downtown Pittsburgh

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 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 Pittsburgh
Fall at Honey Creek Loop Trail at Big South Fork National Recreation Area in central Tennessee

Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

Big Creek
A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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
Downtown Knoxville Tennessee Drone Skyline Aerial

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
chattanooga skyline with blue hour and sunset

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
panorama of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

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
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is ฿6,423 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿6,423
฿7,322 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,551 reviews)
Clean room, nice pool area and hot tub and the view. The shower was hot with a good pressure. So my husband likes IPA beers. The event we attebded at the hotel did not have any so since we were staying we called to see what time the bar closed. The front desk staff said 1 am. We went down to the ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is ฿2,898 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿2,898
฿3,750 total
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,470 reviews)
Everything was great when I visited. If I want to make a fuss about anything, the pool wasn’t heated. Room service and staff get 5 stars from me.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

The Read House Hotel
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
705 Cherokee Orchard Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is ฿4,335 per night from 28 May to 29 May
฿4,335
฿4,888 total
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,243 reviews)
Very clean hotel with wonderful polite staff.

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,217 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this apartment in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
Place where we stayed felt so cozy but the best part our room was the view from the balcony. My mother and me would have coffee on the balcony every morning taking in the views before we started each day.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian

4 out of 5
1100 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh PA
Stay at this apartment in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PPG Paints Arena and PNC ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
Beautiful building. Hallways are kind of beat up. They could put some effort in making the actual floors (2nd floor, 3rd floor etc) more inviting or consistent with the exterior and actual units.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Placemakr Downtown Pittsburgh at The Pennsylvanian
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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