Blue Ridge Mountains
Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains
Downtown Asheville
Travelers to Downtown Asheville praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
West Asheville
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or French Broad River might round out your trip.
Biltmore Village
Adjacent to the Biltmore Estate entrance, this small village boasts the stunning Cathedral of All Souls and a lively commercial district with eclectic shops and restaurants.
Historic Montford
If you're spending some time in Historic Montford, Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are top sights worth seeing.
Bear Lake Reserve
While visiting Bear Lake Reserve, you might make a stop by sights like Tuckasegee River and Bear Creek Lake.
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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.
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.
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.
Lake Lanier
Blue-green waters and a huge variety of recreational areas make this Georgia lake one of the country’s most popular.
Shenandoah National Park
Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.
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- Dollywood
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Biltmore Estate
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Shenandoah National Park
- Virginia Tech University
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Grandfather Mountain
- Titanic Museum
- Luray Caverns
- Island at Pigeon Forge
- Massanutten Water Park
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
- Dollywood's Splash Country
- Cades Cove
- Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
- James Madison University
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
- Anakeesta
- LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
- Appalachian State University
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Tallulah Gorge State Park
- SkyPark
- Virginia Safari Park