Appalachian Mountains
Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains
Downtown Washington D.C.
Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.
Downtown Atlanta
Central business district with corporate headquarters, Georgia State University, and government facilities. Explore Underground Atlanta, Woodruff Park, Georgia Aquarium, and The Mall at Peachtree Center. Accessible via MARTA subway lines.
Downtown Pittsburgh
Discover the urban downtown center, home to historic sites like Point State Park and the Cultural District. Enjoy diverse shopping options and easy access to public transportation, including the "T" light rail and bus networks.
Buckhead
Uptown Atlanta's commercial hub boasts upscale shopping at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, while the mixed-use Buckhead Atlanta offers exclusive boutiques and dining. Easily accessible via MARTA and "the buc" circulator bus.
Northwest
Discover the heart of Washington, D.C. in this bustling quadrant, home to the central business district, Federal Triangle, and northern National Mall museums. Explore college campuses, catch a game at Capital One Arena, or visit the National Cathedral and Rock Creek Park. Enjoy seamless connectivity with all six Metro lines and numerous bus options.
Midtown
High-density commercial and residential area, Midtown Atlanta boasts the Southeast's highest concentration of art and cultural institutions. Explore Piedmont Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and savor the burgeoning restaurant scene. Accessible via MARTA rail and bike lanes.
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Popular places to visit
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
Hersheypark
Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
Carowinds Theme Park
Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.
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- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Hersheypark
- Biltmore Estate
- White House
- Carowinds Theme Park
- National Mall
- Truist Park
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Duke University
- Cornell University
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
- Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Emory University
- Kings Dominion
- PNC Park
- Baltimore Cruise Terminal
- Lake Norman
- Deep Creek Lake
- LEGOLAND® New York
- Shenandoah National Park
- Georgia World Congress Center
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Lake Lanier
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Spectrum Center
- Virginia Tech University