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Slow Travel in 7 States

It's perfect for the mountains!

Curios: The Amazing Run of the Tazewell Trolley

America’s smallest-town streetcar ferried just about everything — and everyone — between Tazewell and North Tazewell throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Curios: Saltville, Virginia’s Wondrous Past

The presence of salt gave the tiny mountain town its name. The geology and hydrology since have resulted in a surprising present-day existence.

Curios: The Cakewalk – Sad Past, Glorious Present

A storied American custom built of pain lives on with joy.

Appalachian Holiday Traditions

Throughout the region, centuries-old customs remain cherished and add a touch of nostalgia to the magic of the season.

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Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers a walkable downtown.

Slow Travel in 7 States

It's perfect for the mountains!
The first Tazewell trolley was horse-drawn.

Curios: The Amazing Run of the Tazewell Trolley

America’s smallest-town streetcar ferried just about everything — and everyone — between Tazewell and North Tazewell throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This body of water is what remains today from Lake Totten of centuries past.

Curios: Saltville, Virginia’s Wondrous Past

The presence of salt gave the tiny mountain town its name. The geology and hydrology since have resulted in a surprising present-day existence.
The present-day cakewalk at Fries, Virginia, involves live music, a small donation and gleeful participants.

Curios: The Cakewalk – Sad Past, Glorious Present

A storied American custom built of pain lives on with joy.
More than 10,000 ornaments, glowing fireplaces, soft candlelight and live music create holiday ambiance at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Appalachian Holiday Traditions

Throughout the region, centuries-old customs remain cherished and add a touch of nostalgia to the magic of the season.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026

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