You’ll find impressive scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway that extends from Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina. Wander experts will tell you where to stay, where to dine, and what to see along the Parkway.
Explore the best Mid-Atlantic scenic drives, from coastal routes to mountain roads and historic countryside road trips. I have always believed that the best way to understand a region is to drive through it slowly. A road trip gives me time to notice small towns, open...
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...
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...
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...
Clifton Inn is a historic hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia. Set in picturesque and historic Albemarle County, the inn is a short drive from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. The hotel sits on land that once belonged to President Jefferson. Today, you can stay at the...