Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide
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Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to Benedum Center or Heinz Hall might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
Downtown Gatlinburg
While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
Wears Valley
Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District.
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Room was clean and staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast Buffet was not great for $19.00 - eggs hard and sausage stayed with us ALL day. Cleaning crew starts knocking on doors around 8:00 a.m. You can hear them from down the hall. Location was selling point and would stay there again for ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Spotless, plenty of towels, cookie was great
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
Friendly staff. Clean room and easy parking.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Staff was great
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Clean, organized easy to find everything had all the essentials you needed for a week stay. Location was great and the views are breathe taking
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Highlands at Sugar
Great place to stay at Sugar! The condo was spacious yet cozy. Very clean. The staff were very friendly! I have no complaints! You do have to either drive down to the bottom parking or take the shuttle down to ski. The bus stop is very close to the condos which was nice. And of course the view was ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
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.
Hunter Mountain
Hit the slopes at Hunter Mountain, a top ski area in Hunter. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
Activities
Paintball in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania
