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The city’s downtown area is small enough to be explored on foot, which is how you will spend your morning. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains at the junction of the Swannanoa and French Broad Rivers, Asheville is known for its artsy, eccentric vibe and culinary scene. Take a short stroll around Asheville's downtown area before walking over to dine in a 1930s roller rink at Buxton Hall or sample tapas at Cúrate.ĭay 2: Explore Asheville & Forage for Dinner Courtesy of No Taste Like Home You’ll even find wild blueberries along this route if you visit in August! From Graveyard Fields, it's approximately a one-hour drive northeast to Asheville.Īsheville is known for its vibrant culinary scene, so you can’t really go wrong in terms of dinner choice. If you’re up for it, there is a longer 3.5-mile loop through a meadow to another waterfall.
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The panoramic views here look out over North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.Īt Graveyard Fields (Milepost 418.8), you can take a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. Within the mountain is a cave where (legend says) the devil holds court. Here you'll find a short but strenuous 0.5-mile trail that climbs to the peak. This route climbs approximately 700 vertical feet, but it's not overly strenuous.įurther along, you'll come to Devil's Courthouse at Milepost 422.4.
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Park at the Haywood-Jackson Overlook for the 1.5-mile loop hike that leads you to the top. Richland Balsam Mountain rises to 6,410 feet and is the highest peak on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Next up is the Richland Balsam Overlook (Milepost 431). It is a steep climb, but the views are well worth it! If you're in the mood for a hike, Waterrock Knob is a 1.2-mile round-trip hike to the summit, where you'll find a panoramic view of several mountain ranges from the highest pedestrian point on the Parkway.
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Head to the southern terminus of the Parkway near Cherokee and drive toward Asheville from there.Īt Milepost 451.2, you’ll turn off the Parkway and come to Browning Knob Overlook. Once in North Carolina, you'll join the Blue Ridge Parkway, an incredibly scenic route along which there are numerous stunning lookout points and trailheads. Roadside overlooks here provide vistas for up to 80 miles over the Southern Appalachians. Just 3 miles north of Clayton is Black Rock Mountain State Park, where you’ll find even more stunning views. Walk around the quaint downtown area before continuing on your way. Park near the Visitor's Center and it's only a 5-10 minute walk to great views of some of the park's waterfalls.Īfterward, continue north to Clayton, where you’ll stop for lunch at Fortify Kitchen and Bar. The park has several rim overlooks and a beautiful suspension bridge. 1.5 hours into the drive, you’ll approach Tallula Gorge State Park. You’ll head north out of Atlanta on I-985 towards Gainsville. The listed suggestions vary in distance and difficulty, so choose the one that best suits your time and ability. Today, you’ll make the drive from Atlanta to Asheville, stopping along the way at various trailheads and lookout points. Day 1: From Atlanta to Asheville - The Scenic Route Stop at Tallulah Gorge along the way