Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide
Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.
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.
Buckhead
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Buckhead. Check out top attractions like Buckhead Theatre and Atlanta History Center, and jump on the metro at Buckhead Station or Lenox Station to see more of the city.
Midtown
Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Atlanta Symphony Hall and High Museum of Art.
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and National Mall, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
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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.
Georgia Aquarium
With more than 45 million litres of water, don't miss the world's largest aquarium in the heart of downtown Georgia.
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.
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.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Hersheypark
- Biltmore Estate
- Carowinds Theme Park
- White House
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Cornell University
- Duke University
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- PNC Park
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Lake Norman
- LEGOLAND® New York
- Shenandoah National Park
- Georgia World Congress Center