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Best of the Mountains 2023

Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.

10 Diners Worth the Drive

Across the mountain region, there are hundreds. Here are a few our readers say are sure to please.

Best New Attractions & Destinations

With so many new things to see and do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was no way we could list them all. Here are a handful that impressed our readers.

The Magical History Tour (Plus Historic Eats!)

In commemoration of our 35th anniversary, we’ve put together a string of 35 compelling history stops through the seven-state region.

A Synergy of What Was and What Can Be: ‘All Roads Lead to Pendleton’

Two hundred years ago, the upstate South Carolina town of Pendleton was the place to live. Today, it’s thriving in new and history-rich ways.

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The New River through Virginia and West Virginia was voted best paddling river in the region.

Best of the Mountains 2023

Our readers have voted; now we can enjoy the bounty of the region.
The Pink Cadillac Diner, near Natural Bridge, Virginia, offers all-day breakfast items plus ice cream and pervasively pink decor.

10 Diners Worth the Drive

Across the mountain region, there are hundreds. Here are a few our readers say are sure to please.
Virginia Scenic Railway began service in the summer of 2022.

Best New Attractions & Destinations

With so many new things to see and do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was no way we could list them all. Here are a handful that impressed our readers.
Rock City, Georgia, has beckoned travelers for 90 years.

The Magical History Tour (Plus Historic Eats!)

In commemoration of our 35th anniversary, we’ve put together a string of 35 compelling history stops through the seven-state region.
Ashtabula Plantation houses Pendleton history.

A Synergy of What Was and What Can Be: ‘All Roads Lead to Pendleton’

Two hundred years ago, the upstate South Carolina town of Pendleton was the place to live. Today, it’s thriving in new and history-rich ways.
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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
From The Editor

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

June 26, 2026

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