Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Appalachian Mountains
North Carolina which includes interior views
Atlanta showing a house and street scenes
Foggy Bottom featuring a city, a house and street scenes
Washington Monument showing a sunset and a monument

Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains

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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 PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center 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 Pittsburgh
Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark.

Downtown Gatlinburg
Asheville

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

Downtown Asheville
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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.

Wears Valley
Chattanooga showing a river or creek, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(4 area reviews)

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 Chattanooga
Knoxville which includes markets

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.

Downtown Knoxville
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is NZ$229 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
NZ$229
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,223 reviews)
The hotel was immaculate. The view was the greatest view. You can see so much then they had a SKY lounge room that you can just look out of the windows and see everything hotel was very clean very well. Kept everyone on the staff was very polite. I would definitely stay there again. They even allowed ...

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
705 Cherokee Orchard Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$147 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$147
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,946 reviews)
We arrived a bit early and John was able to accommodate early check in for us which was amazing after driving all night to get there. The room was big and clean when we arrived. The bed was comfortable and one of the best I’ve stayed in. The view was breathtaking to say the least. We had a mountain ...

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge

Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge

3 out of 5
2481 Teaster Lane Pigeon Forge TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$111 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
NZ$111
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
The room was above and beyond neat and clean. On the second day a lady came to clean the room. Since we were leaving the next morning we told her it wasn't necessary. She did however refill our coffee.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Unit very nice. Beds very comfortable. We did have a couple issues when we got there. Closet door in small bedroom was off the track on the top. Living room tv would not switch to Netflix. Tv in small bedroom would not come on. We tried different batteries still not working. We called 2 times. No ...

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood ...
6/10 (113 reviews)
Most comfortable bed the outside look ok but the room was nice 10 out of 10

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

3 out of 5
11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (252 reviews)
It was very cozy and clean. Front desk lady is very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Smoketree Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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