Our Wander experts will point you in the right direction for your Blue Ridge Mountain travels. The Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountains, pass through Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, down to Georgia.
2 days in Charlottesville—a central Virginia college town—are packed with outdoor recreation, wine tastings, and a hard look at history. People from various generations will enjoy 2 days in Charlottesville. This central Virginia city, with a rich history dating back...
Want to explore a unique underground treasure? Visit Luray Caverns in Virginia, the fourth-largest cavern in the United States. A day trip from beautiful Georgetown was one of the highlights of my recent visit to the USA from France. My hosts wanted me to experience a...
Historic Chetola Resort & Spa on the Blue Ridge Parkway has welcomed travelers to Blowing Rock, NC for more than a century. Discover this historic resort on the Blue Ridge Parkway. After several days of driving and touring along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia...
Black Dog Salvage warehouse becomes an interior design showroom and a leading attraction in Roanoke, VA in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. “Seriously,” I grumbled when I pulled into the parking lot of Black Dog Salvage—Tripadvisor’s highly recommended...
Looking for the best hiking trails in the US where you can also catch some amazing views? Here is our guide to amazing hikes with incredible scenery. Do you crave to discover new places for hiking? Nature has lots of hidden gems, and it’s up to us to discover them....
From Chateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurant's lofty perch, our view of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains was breathtaking. Pillowy clouds cast a kaleidoscope of colors across the peaks. Endless wildflowers grew nearby. But it's the wine that draws visitors to Chateau...
Roanoke, in a valley at the foot of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, blends of Southern charm, history, outdoor adventures, and great food. Roanoke sits in a wide valley at the foot of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The town uniquely blends Southern charm and...
As The Omni Grove Park Inn came into view, I leaned a little closer to the window and heard myself gasp, “Wow!” “It’s gorgeous, isn’t it?” my ride-share driver asked. Gorgeous doesn’t begin to describe the AAA-Four Diamond Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. Massive...
Asheville, North Carolina is bursting at the seams with things to do, places to explore and, of course, beers to drink. There are simply not enough hours, no matter how long you plan to stay, because there’s always something more to do: a brewery you need to visit, a...
Roanoke, Virginia sits east of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just west of what many consider one of the most beautiful drives in the country—the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway. While it’s an ideal base for exploring the mountains or the parkway, the city has evolved into...