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At the southern entrance/exit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee, North Carolina is home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. You’ll find museums, cultural and family attractions, motels, campgrounds, restaurants, shops, the famous outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Information is available at the downtown Visitor… Read More
Perfectly situated where Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Appalachian Trail meet, Waynesboro, VA, offers travelers a getaway as relaxing or adventurous as their tastes. Waynesboro Fall Foliage Art show and festival, Sunday Oct. 9, 2016. (Photo by Norm Shafer). The South River, one of two urban trout fisheries… Read More
You’ll find plenty to do, whatever your interests, during a visit to Carter County, Tennessee. Historic Downtown Elizabethton is filled with diverse restaurants, antique shops, and plenty more. Take a stroll across our historic covered bridge, built in 1882. Visit Sycamore Shoals State Park to learn about… Read More
Our welcoming mountain town offers something for just about everyone, any time of the year. From epic outdoor adventures to world-famous spas and cozy mountain cabins to grand historic inns, there are many reasons why it’s better in Boone. Visit www.exploreboone.com for more reasons to visit. Read More
Nestled along the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Franklin County boasts communities that continue to value their farms, forests, waterways and cultural heritage. Home grown music, outdoor adventure and cultural exploration are just a sampling of what Franklin County, Virginia is all about! Experience a jam session along… Read More
The Friends of Southwest Virginia helps localities, businesses, individuals, artists, nonprofits and entrepreneurs mobilize and succeed. Visit us at the SWVA Cultural Center in Abingdon, Virginia to see some of the region’s best artisans, music, and learn about all the outdoor adventures throughout the SW VA region. Read More
Located at the northern end of Skyline Drive which traverses Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal is the stepping on and off point for a wonderful and spectacular driving tour through Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Come discover our outdoor oasis and foodie paradise!… Read More
Whether you’re looking for outdoor recreation or peace and relaxation, Grayson County is the ultimate destination! We’re home to the two highest peaks in Virginia and the second oldest river in the world, offering endless hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and tubing opportunities.  Plus, we have over fifty unique cabin/cottage/campground… Read More
Visit Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, where the sun always rises over Shenandoah National Park and sets over the George Washington National Forest, a place of exquisite local cuisine and hand-crafted beer, a recognized bronze cycling destination, with friendly people and a cool small-town vibe. Read More
Explore Hickory! Just 45 miles from the Blowing Rock, NC Parkway exit (US 321, MP 291.8), Hickory is easily accessible and located in the beautiful foothills of the North Carolina mountains on Interstate 40. Experience our pristine Lake Hickory, hike our scenic trails, fish our sparkling streams, and… Read More