From fishing and boating to taking in tall tales, historic Jonesborough, Tenn. provides everything you need for an enchanting escape in the Blue Ridge region.
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Sky-High: The Best High-Altitude Getaways in the Blue Ridge
This summer, head up – 4,000 feet up, or more – to parks, peaks and resorts throughout our region that put you on top of the world.
Trains, Tulips and 19th-Century Tea
Huntsville, Ala.
Friday: From Trains to Tulips. Andy Barker, the robotic ticket agent, fills you in on Alabama’s railroad history at the Huntsville Depot. The site, where visitors can tour locomotives and view graffiti written by Civil War soldiers, is...
Railroads, Rails-to-Trails and Walking Tours
Cumberland, Md.
Friday: Shop 'Til You Drop. Spend a little or spend, well, a little more. Whatever your pleasure, stroll along Baltimore Street – a pedestrian-only town center – for antiques, clothing, collectibles and sweet treats. Pop in Meg Romero S...
Scenic Lakes, Collard Greens and Regional Wines
Pickens, S.C.
Friday: History Lesson. Start the day at the Hagood-Mauldin House and Irma Morris Museum of Fine Arts, built in 1856 by James Hagood, an attorney in the old town of Pickens, then dismantled and moved to its downtown site in 1868. Inside a...
Hatfields, McCoys and Confederates
Pike County, Kentucky
Friday: Cultural Offerings. Learn all about the Big Sandy Valley at the Big Sandy Heritage Center – "exhibits include Native American, pioneers, coal mining, Civil War, a tool collection and political corner,” says curator Everett...
Picnics, Art Galleries and a Civil War Spy
Harrisonburg, Va.
Friday: Behold the Beauty. Learn about nature, horticulture and native plants through educational programs or a walk along the landscaped trails at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Garden, located on the campus of James Ma...
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- Fishing, Kayaking and Living History
- Milkshakes, Mansions & The Manhattan Project
- Coffee shops, whitewater and secret hiding places
- Waterfall Walks, Musical Theater and Medals of Honor
- Concerts in the Woods
- Smoky Mountains National Park - A Magical Place
- Vote for your favorite romantic spots
- Fall Foliage - Live!
- Autumn's Fiery Rainbow: Explained
- Water Getaways
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