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.
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.
Inner Harbor
Historic seaport with post-industrial waterfront redevelopment, the Inner Harbor offers attractions like the National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center. Easily walk to stadiums or catch a water taxi to explore nearby areas.
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Aquarium
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
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.
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- Dollywood
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Hersheypark
- Carowinds Theme Park
- Biltmore Estate
- White House
- National Mall
- Truist Park
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Spectrum Center
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Deep Creek Lake
- Cornell University
- Kings Dominion
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- LEGOLAND® New York
- Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
- PNC Park
- Duke University
- Acrisure Stadium
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Lake Norman
- National Air and Space Museum
- Lake Winnipesaukee
- Shenandoah National Park
- Lake Lanier
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Baltimore Cruise Terminal
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center