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AnchorAmicalola Falls State Park
Dawsonville, GA
Georgia's tallest cascading waterfall and the Appalachian Trail Approach.
AnchorAnna Ruby Falls
Helen, GA
Twin waterfalls in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Helen.
AnchorBlairsville, GA
Blairsville, GA
Union County seat at the foot of Brasstown Bald and Vogel State Park.
AnchorBlue Ridge Scenic Railway
Blue Ridge, GA
Historic scenic train ride along the Toccoa River from downtown Blue Ridge to McCaysville/Copperhill.
AnchorBlue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge, GA
Fannin County's cabin-country hub — Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Toccoa River, and Lake Blue Ridge.
AnchorCherohala Skyway
Tellico Plains, TN
High-elevation scenic drive connecting Tennessee and North Carolina with sweeping overlooks.
AnchorClayton, GA
Clayton, GA
Rabun County seat near Tallulah Gorge, Lake Burton, and Lake Rabun.
AnchorDahlonega, GA
Dahlonega, GA
Historic gold-rush town at the southern edge of the North Georgia mountains, anchor of the Dahlonega wine trail.
AnchorDollywood
Pigeon Forge, TN
Major Smoky Mountain theme park with rides, shows, festivals, crafts, and family attractions.
AnchorDowntown Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN
Walkable mountain town with attractions, dining, shopping, distilleries, and access to the Smokies.
AnchorDry Falls
Highlands, NC
Walk behind a 75-ft waterfall just off US-64.
AnchorEllijay, GA
Ellijay, GA
Georgia's Apple Capital — orchards, cider, and the Cartecay River.
AnchorFall Creek Falls
Spencer, TN
256-ft plunge waterfall — Tennessee's most iconic.
AnchorGrandfather Mountain
Linville, NC
Famous mountain attraction with Mile High Swinging Bridge, wildlife habitats, hiking, and overlooks.
AnchorGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, TN
America's most visited national park — the core nature driver for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend, Cherokee, and Bryson City.
AnchorGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad
Bryson City, NC
Scenic rail excursions through the Smokies, Nantahala Gorge, and Fontana Lake area.
AnchorHelen, GA
Helen, GA
Alpine-themed mountain town on the Chattahoochee River in North Georgia's Blue Ridge foothills.
AnchorHiawassee, GA
Hiawassee, GA
Lakeside town on Lake Chatuge with year-round Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds events.
AnchorKuwohi / Clingmans Dome
Gatlinburg, TN
High-elevation Smokies viewpoint known for sunrise, sunset, snow, and broad mountain views.
AnchorLooking Glass Falls
Pisgah Forest, NC
60-ft roadside waterfall in Pisgah National Forest.
AnchorMount Mitchell State Park
Burnsville, NC
Highest peak east of the Mississippi, with scenic overlooks, hiking, and high-elevation weather appeal.
AnchorNantahala Outdoor Center
Bryson City, NC
Flagship outdoor center on the Nantahala — rafting, ziplines, paddling school, riverside restaurants.
AnchorTail of the Dragon (US-129)
Tapoco, TN
318 curves in 11 miles — the most famous motorcycle road in America.
AnchorTallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Falls, GA
A 1,000-foot canyon with six waterfalls and a swinging suspension bridge.
AnchorTennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN
Major riverfront aquarium and one of Chattanooga's top family attractions.
AnchorWhitewater Falls
Sapphire, NC
411-ft waterfall — among the tallest east of the Rockies.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville, NC
America's most-visited national park unit — 469 miles of mountain road.
Brasstown Bald
Blairsville, GA
Georgia's highest peak with 360° views into four states.
Cades Cove
Townsend, TN
An 11-mile scenic loop through historic homesteads and wildlife meadows.
DuPont State Recreational Forest
Brevard, NC
Triple Falls, High Falls, Hooker Falls — three waterfalls in one easy loop.
Ocoee River Rafting
Ducktown, TN
The 1996 Olympic whitewater venue — class III–IV rapids.
Rock City Gardens
Chattanooga, TN
See seven states from Lookout Mountain's iconic clifftop gardens.
AnchorAbrams Falls
Townsend, TN
Powerful 20-ft waterfall and deep pool on the Cades Cove loop.
AnchorBald River Falls
Tellico Plains, TN
Iconic 90-ft roadside waterfall on the Cherohala Skyway approach.
AnchorBlue Ridge Parkway – Waterrock Knob
Maggie Valley, NC
High-elevation Parkway overlook (MP 451.2) and short summit hike near Maggie Valley, Cherokee, and Waynesville — one of the best sunset spots on the Parkway.
AnchorChimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock, NC
Iconic cliff, elevator/trails, panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure, and Hickory Nut Falls.
AnchorCrabtree Falls
Marion, NC
Picturesque 70-ft waterfall on a Blue Ridge Parkway loop.
AnchorCullasaja Falls
Highlands, NC
250-ft waterfall in Cullasaja Gorge — view from a tight pull-off.
AnchorFontana Lake
Fontana Dam, NC
Large mountain lake popular for boating, fishing, paddling, scenic drives, and secluded getaways.
AnchorGrotto Falls
Gatlinburg, TN
Walk behind the falls on the Trillium Gap Trail.
AnchorHelton Creek Falls
Blairsville, GA
Two-tier waterfall hike near Vogel State Park.
AnchorHemlock Falls (Cloudland Canyon)
Rising Fawn, GA
Second waterfall on Cloudland Canyon's Waterfalls Trail.
AnchorLaurel Falls (Smokies)
Gatlinburg, TN
The Smokies' most popular paved waterfall hike.
AnchorLinville Falls
Linville Falls, NC
Powerful two-tier waterfall at the head of Linville Gorge.
AnchorMinnehaha Falls
Lakemont, GA
Wide cascading waterfall tucked above Lake Rabun.
AnchorNewfound Gap Road
Gatlinburg, TN
Scenic mountain road connecting Gatlinburg and Cherokee with overlooks and high-elevation scenery.
AnchorRaven Cliff Falls
Helen, GA
Forest hike to a dramatic waterfall splitting a cliff face.
AnchorRichard B. Russell Scenic Highway (GA-348)
Helen, GA
GA-348 sweepers over Hogpen Gap with North Georgia's best mountain vistas.
AnchorRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Gatlinburg, TN
Major indoor family attraction in downtown Gatlinburg with a shark tunnel, touch tanks, and one of the top rainy-day picks in the Smokies.
AnchorRock City Gardens
Lookout Mountain, GA
See Seven States from Lover's Leap — classic Lookout Mountain rock gardens, swing bridges, and views.
AnchorRuby Falls
Chattanooga, TN
America's deepest commercial cave waterfall — 145-ft underground cascade inside Lookout Mountain.
AnchorSoco Falls
Maggie Valley, NC
Twin waterfalls near Soco Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
AnchorToccoa Falls
Toccoa, GA
186-foot waterfall just steps from the parking area on Toccoa Falls College campus.
AnchorTweetsie Railroad
Blowing Rock, NC
Wild West-themed family amusement park with steam-train rides, live shows, and rides between Blowing Rock and Boone.
AnchorWolf Mountain Vineyards
Dahlonega, GA
Estate vineyard on a ridge above Dahlonega — award-winning sparkling and Sunday brunch with sweeping mountain views.
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
America's largest home, set on 8,000 acres of Vanderbilt gardens.
Lake Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA
Clear mountain lake surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Lake Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA
North Georgia's marquee mountain lake just outside downtown Blue Ridge.
Lake Chatuge
Hiawassee, NC
Iconic mountain lake spanning the NC/GA line at Hiawassee and Hayesville.
Toccoa River
Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge's signature river — fly fishing, tubing, and the famous swinging bridge.
AnchorAlum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
One of the most famous Smokies hikes, passing Arch Rock and Alum Cave Bluffs toward Mount LeConte.
AnchorAmicalola Falls Loop / Approach Trail
Dawsonville, GA
Iconic Georgia waterfall hike with access to the Appalachian Approach Trail and views of Amicalola Falls.
AnchorAnakeesta
Gatlinburg, TN
Mountain-top attraction with views, canopy walk, shopping, dining, gardens, and adventure activities.
AnchorAnna Ruby Falls Trail
Helen, GA
Short paved waterfall trail near Helen and Unicoi State Park; very popular and accessible.
AnchorAppalachian Ski Mountain
Blowing Rock, NC
Family-friendly High Country ski area with night skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor ice skating.
AnchorBeech Mountain Resort
Beech Mountain, NC
High-elevation ski and winter sports destination in the North Carolina High Country.
AnchorBenton Falls
Benton, TN
65-ft waterfall in the Chilhowee Recreation Area above the Ocoee.
AnchorBenton MacKaye Trail – Fall Branch Falls
Cherry Log, GA
Short waterfall hike near Blue Ridge with access to the Benton MacKaye Trail.
Biltmore Winery
Asheville, NC
Most-visited winery in the U.S. — on the Biltmore Estate, with daily tours and tastings in the historic dairy barn.
AnchorBlack Balsam Knob / Art Loeb Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 420, NC
High-elevation bald hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway with huge open views.
AnchorBlack Mountain
Black Mountain, NC
Popular mountain town near Asheville with shops, restaurants, music, and access to trails.
AnchorBlood Mountain via Byron Reece Trail
US-129 near Blairsville, GA
One of Georgia’s most popular and strenuous Appalachian Trail summit hikes with big rock views near Neels Gap.
AnchorBoone
Boone, NC
High Country hub for dining, Appalachian State, skiing, hiking, shopping, and mountain getaways.
AnchorBrasstown Bald Trail
Hiawassee, GA
Short but steep paved summit trail to Georgia’s highest point with 360-degree mountain views.
AnchorBridal Veil Falls (Highlands)
Highlands, NC
Roadside waterfall you can drive behind on old US-64.
AnchorBurgess Falls
Sparta, TN
Four cascading waterfalls along the Falling Water River.
AnchorCanopy Ridge Farm Zipline
Lake Lure, NC
Zipline adventure attraction near Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.
AnchorCartecay River Experience
Ellijay, GA
Tubing, kayaking, and SUP on the Cartecay near Ellijay — Class I–II floats through orchard country.
AnchorCataloochee Ski Area
Maggie Valley, NC
Winter ski and snowboarding destination near Maggie Valley and Waynesville.
AnchorCatawba Falls
Old Fort, NC
Multi-tier waterfall east of Asheville.
AnchorChattanooga Riverwalk
Chattanooga, TN
Riverfront trail system connecting downtown Chattanooga attractions, parks, and views.
AnchorCherohala Skyway
Tellico Plains, TN
High-elevation scenic drive connecting Tennessee and North Carolina with overlooks and fall color.
AnchorCherokee Falls (Cloudland Canyon)
Rising Fawn, GA
Plunge waterfall at the top of the Waterfalls Trail.
AnchorCherokee National Forest
Tellico Plains, TN
Large national forest with rivers, waterfalls, scenic drives, hiking, camping, and rafting access.
AnchorChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Major Civil War battlefield and national military park near Chattanooga.
AnchorClingmans Dome / Kuwohi Observation Tower Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC
Famous paved summit trail to the highest point in the Smokies.
AnchorCool River Tubing
Helen, GA
Helen's classic Chattahoochee River tubing outfitter with shuttle, slide, and food.
AnchorCraggy Gardens
Asheville, NC
High-elevation Parkway area known for rhododendron blooms, views, and short hikes.
AnchorCummins Falls
Cookeville, TN
Famous waterfall swimming hole — gorge access requires a permit.
AnchorDeep Creek Three Waterfalls Loop
Bryson City, NC
Popular Bryson City loop with Juney Whank, Tom Branch, and Indian Creek Falls.
AnchorDeep Creek Tubing
Bryson City, NC
Popular creek tubing area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Bryson City.
AnchorDollywood's Splash Country
Pigeon Forge, TN
Seasonal water park connected to Dollywood.
AnchorDowntown Asheville
Asheville, NC
Walkable downtown known for restaurants, breweries, live music, shopping, and architecture.
AnchorDowntown Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, NC
Walkable mountain town with shopping, dining, art events, and access to Parkway attractions.
AnchorDowntown Cashiers
Cashiers, NC
Mountain village near waterfalls, lakes, golf, hiking, and Highlands–Cashiers Plateau attractions.
AnchorDowntown Highlands
Highlands, NC
Upscale mountain town known for dining, boutiques, waterfalls, arts, and romantic getaways.
AnchorDukes Creek Falls
Helen, GA
Multi-tier waterfall on the Richard Russell Scenic Highway.
AnchorDuPont State Recreational Forest
Cedar Mountain, NC
10,000+ acres with Hunger Games waterfalls, mountain biking, and easy family hikes near Brevard.
AnchorElijah Mountain Gem Mine
Hendersonville, NC
Popular gem mining attraction for families near Hendersonville and Asheville.
AnchorEmerald Village
Little Switzerland, NC
Historic gem mining and mineral attraction near Little Switzerland and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
AnchorFall Branch Falls
Blue Ridge, GA
Short hike to a wide waterfall in the Aska Adventure Area.
AnchorFontana Dam
Fontana Dam, NC
Tall TVA dam and scenic stop near the Appalachian Trail and Fontana Lake.
AnchorFoster Falls
Sequatchie, TN
60-ft waterfall and renowned sport-climbing crag on the Cumberland Plateau.
AnchorGatlinburg SkyPark / SkyBridge
Gatlinburg, TN
Chairlift and mountain-top attraction known for the SkyBridge and panoramic Smoky Mountain views.
AnchorGrandfather Mountain Profile Trail
Banner Elk, NC
Strenuous climb to Calloway Peak area with rugged terrain and dramatic views.
AnchorGraveyard Fields / Second Falls
Canton, NC
Open valley with two waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
AnchorGraveyard Fields Loop
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 418.8, NC
Very popular Blue Ridge Parkway waterfall and meadow loop near Black Balsam.
AnchorGreat Falls (Rock Island)
Rock Island, TN
Powerful horseshoe-shaped cascade at Rock Island State Park.
AnchorGreat Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Gatlinburg, TN
Historic craft community with artists, studios, shops, galleries, and mountain heritage appeal.
AnchorGreeter Falls
Altamont, TN
Upper and lower falls in Savage Gulf — reached by a spiral staircase.
AnchorHabersham Vineyards & Winery
Helen, GA
Georgia's oldest farm winery — tasting room and museum on the main strip between Helen and Nacoochee.
AnchorHarrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee, NC
Major casino resort and entertainment venue in Cherokee.
AnchorHawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline
Seven Devils, NC
Largest snow-tubing park on the East Coast — winter lanes plus year-round zipline tours.
AnchorHelen Tubing & Waterpark
Helen, GA
Chattahoochee tubing plus on-site waterpark slides and pools in downtown Helen.
AnchorHickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, NC
404-ft waterfall inside Chimney Rock State Park.
AnchorHigh Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Massive 150-ft waterfall in DuPont State Recreational Forest.
AnchorHooker Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Wide 12-ft waterfall and popular swimming hole.
AnchorLake James State Park
Nebo, NC
Mountain lake state park with boating, swimming, hiking, paddling, and beach access.
AnchorLake Lure
Lake Lure, NC
Mountain lake destination known for boating, paddling, lake views, beaches, and romantic getaways.
AnchorLake Lure Beach and Water Park
Lake Lure, NC
Family beach and water recreation area on Lake Lure.
AnchorLake Lure Flowering Bridge
Lake Lure, NC
Beloved community garden on a historic bridge, popular with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock visitors.
AnchorLaurel Falls Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
One of the most visited Smokies waterfall hikes; paved but often crowded.
AnchorLinville Caverns
Marion, NC
Family-friendly cave attraction inside Humpback Mountain near Linville and Marion.
AnchorLong Creek Falls
Suches, GA
Appalachian Trail waterfall near Three Forks.
AnchorLooking Glass Rock Trail
Pisgah Forest, NC
Classic Pisgah National Forest summit hike to a massive granite pluton with panoramic views.
AnchorLookout Mountain Incline Railway
Chattanooga, TN
Historic steep railway up Lookout Mountain, commonly paired with Rock City and Ruby Falls.
AnchorMachine Falls
Tullahoma, TN
Fan-shaped 60-ft cascade in Short Springs Natural Area.
AnchorMercier Orchards
Blue Ridge, GA
Family-run apple orchard, bakery, hard cider house, and U-pick — a Blue Ridge anchor stop.
AnchorMingo Falls
Cherokee, NC
120-ft waterfall reached by a short but steep stair climb.
AnchorMoonshiner 28 (NC-28)
Highlands, NC
NC-28 from Deals Gap to Walhalla — tight curves past Fontana Lake, the Nantahala, and Highlands.
AnchorMoore Cove Falls
Pisgah Forest, NC
Walk-behind waterfall on a short Pisgah hike.
AnchorMuseum of the Cherokee People
Cherokee, NC
Cultural museum sharing Cherokee history, stories, art, and heritage.
AnchorNeels Gap to Blood Mountain
Blairsville, GA
Classic Appalachian Trail climb from Mountain Crossings to Blood Mountain summit.
AnchorNorth Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
Gardens, trails, exhibits, and family-friendly nature experience near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
AnchorOber Mountain
Gatlinburg, TN
Four-season mountain attraction with winter skiing and tubing, tram, views, and seasonal events.
AnchorOcoee Scenic Byway (US-64)
Ducktown, TN
Riverside scenic byway along the Ocoee whitewater corridor in the Cherokee National Forest.
AnchorOconaluftee Indian Village
Cherokee, NC
Living-history village with traditional Cherokee demonstrations, buildings, dances, and cultural interpretation.
AnchorOconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
Cherokee, NC
Smokies visitor center with historic farm buildings, river access, and nearby elk viewing.
AnchorOzone Falls
Crab Orchard, TN
110-ft plunge waterfall a short walk from I-40.
AnchorParadise Hills Winery Resort & Spa
Blairsville, GA
Vineyard resort with a spa, lodging, restaurant, and one of the best long-range mountain views in Union County.
AnchorPisgah National Forest
Pisgah Forest, NC
Major outdoor destination for waterfalls, hiking, mountain biking, scenic drives, and camping.
AnchorRainbow Falls (Smokies)
Gatlinburg, TN
Tall 80-ft Smokies waterfall on the way up Mt. LeConte.
AnchorRiver Arts District Asheville
Asheville, NC
Arts district with studios, galleries, dining, breweries, murals, and creative culture.
AnchorRoaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
One-way scenic drive near Gatlinburg with forest, streams, cabins, and waterfall trail access.
AnchorRough Ridge Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway MP 302.8, NC
Very popular Blue Ridge Parkway boardwalk and rock overlook hike near Grandfather Mountain.
AnchorRuby Falls
Chattanooga, TN
145-ft underground waterfall inside Lookout Mountain.
AnchorSapphire Valley Ski Area
Sapphire, NC
Small-resort skiing, snow tubing (Frozen Falls Tube Park), and family snow play near Cashiers.
AnchorSilver Run Falls
Cashiers, NC
Short walk to a 25-ft waterfall and swimming pool.
AnchorSliding Rock
Pisgah Forest, NC
Iconic 60-foot natural waterslide in Pisgah National Forest — a summer must-do.
AnchorSliding Rock
Pisgah Forest, NC
60-ft natural waterslide in Pisgah National Forest.
AnchorSmoky Mountain River Rat Tubing
Townsend, TN
Townsend's signature Little River tubing outfitter — shuttles, lazy float, and Smokies scenery.
AnchorSouth Mountains State Park
Connelly Springs, NC
Large state park with hiking, mountain scenery, trout streams, and High Shoals Falls.
AnchorStone Door to Laurel Falls Loop
Beersheba Springs, TN
Savage Gulf hike with overlooks, rock passage, and waterfall access.
AnchorSuches Loop (Two Wheels of Suches)
Suches, GA
GA's classic motorcycle loop through Wolf Pen Gap and Woody Gap, centered on Suches.
AnchorSugar Mountain Resort
Sugar Mountain, NC
Ski, snowboard, tubing, ice skating, and mountain recreation destination.
AnchorTail of the Dragon (US-129)
Robbinsville, NC
318 curves in 11 miles — world-famous motorcycle and sports-car road on the NC/TN line.
AnchorTallulah Gorge Rim Trails
Tallulah Falls, GA
Famous canyon-rim hike with overlooks into a nearly 1,000-foot-deep gorge and views of waterfalls.
AnchorTallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Falls, GA
1,000-ft gorge with suspension bridge, six waterfalls, and rim trails — one of GA's most dramatic parks.
AnchorThe Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, NC
Historic scenic attraction and town namesake with mountain views.
AnchorThe Gauntlet (133-mile Loop)
Blairsville, GA
The signature 133-mile North Georgia loop — three gaps, forest tunnels, tight switchbacks.
AnchorThe Island in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, TN
Entertainment, shopping, dining, and attraction complex with the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.
AnchorThermal City Gold Mine
Union Mills, NC
Gold and gem mining experience near Rutherfordton, Marion, and Lake Lure outlying area.
AnchorTitanic Museum Attraction
Pigeon Forge, TN
Interactive Titanic-shaped museum, strong for family and rainy-day travel.
AnchorToccoa River Tubing Co.
Blue Ridge, GA
Lazy float on the Toccoa River — shuttle, tubes, and a cooler tube. Family-friendly summer staple.
AnchorTom Branch Falls
Bryson City, NC
Easy creek-side waterfall on the Deep Creek Trail.
AnchorTownsend / Peaceful Side of the Smokies
Townsend, TN
Quieter Smokies gateway popular for Cades Cove, tubing, hiking, and relaxed cabin stays.
AnchorTriple Falls (DuPont)
Cedar Mountain, NC
Iconic three-tier waterfall featured in The Hunger Games.
AnchorTryon International Equestrian Center
Mill Spring, NC
Major equestrian and event venue near Lake Lure and Rutherford County.
AnchorTuckaseegee Tubing (Bryson City)
Bryson City, NC
Lazy Tuckaseegee River float through downtown Bryson City — multiple outfitters operate this stretch.
AnchorTwin Falls (Rock Island)
Rock Island, TN
Wide cliff-side cascade fed by the Caney Fork's underground river.
AnchorUnicoi State Park & Lodge
Helen, GA
Lakeside Georgia state park outside Helen with lodge, cabins, mountain biking, and Anna Ruby Falls access.
AnchorUnto These Hills Outdoor Drama
Cherokee, NC
Long-running outdoor drama telling the Cherokee story and cultural history.
AnchorVirgin Falls
Sparta, TN
Remote 110-ft waterfall that emerges from a cave and disappears into another.
AnchorWhiteside Mountain
Highlands, NC
Popular loop hike with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views near Highlands and Cashiers.
AnchorWhiteside Mountain Trail
Highlands, NC
Popular loop near Highlands with cliff-edge views over the Nantahala area.
AnchorWolf Pen Gap (GA-180)
Suches, GA
GA-180 over Wolf Pen Gap — a North Georgia rider favorite past Vogel and Lake Winfield Scott.
AnchorWolf Ridge Ski Resort
Mars Hill, NC
North-of-Asheville ski and snowboard resort with night skiing and tubing lanes.
Chattahoochee River (Helen)
Helen, GA
Tubing capital of Georgia, running right through downtown Helen.
Chickamauga Lake
Dayton, TN
Tennessee River reservoir north of Chattanooga — one of America's top trophy bass lakes.
Cloudland Canyon State Park
Rising Fawn, GA
Deep sandstone canyon with twin waterfalls on the Georgia side of Lookout Mountain — 30 min south of Chattanooga.
Fontana Lake
Fontana Dam, NC
Deep mountain reservoir on the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, popular for boating, fishing, and scenic views.
French Broad River
Asheville, NC
Asheville's iconic river — paddle, tube, fish, and brewery-hop along the banks.
Lake Burton
Clarkesville, GA
Storied Rabun County lake known for waterfront cabins and Moccasin Creek State Park.
Lake Lure
Lake Lure, NC
Mountain-ringed resort lake beside Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Gorge.
Nantahala River
Bryson City, NC
Class II–III whitewater river in the famous Nantahala Gorge.
Nantahala River Rafting
Bryson City, NC
Family-friendly class II–III whitewater in a misty gorge.
Ocoee River
Ducktown, TN
1996 Olympic whitewater venue — the South's most popular rafting river.
Ruby Falls
Chattanooga, TN
America's tallest and deepest underground waterfall — 1,120 feet inside Lookout Mountain.
Tims Ford Lake
Winchester, TN
Top Southern Middle Tennessee lake with a beautiful state park and trophy bass water.