Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide

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Grandview Overlook New River Gorge National Park and Preserve West Virginia
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Sunrise in Shenandoah National Park
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Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains

Downtown Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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
Fall at Honey Creek Loop Trail at Big South Fork National Recreation Area in central Tennessee

Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

Big Creek
A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Downtown Gatlinburg
chattanooga skyline with blue hour and sunset

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(14 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
Downtown Knoxville Tennessee Drone Skyline Aerial

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
panorama of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(3 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
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown

3.5 out of 5
600 Commonwealth Pl Pittsburgh PA
The price is £176 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£176
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pittsburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,508 reviews)
Mattress stains and no mat

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is £100 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£100
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,419 reviews)
very pleasant hotel

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

The Read House Hotel
Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites

Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites

2 out of 5
1424 Old Knoxville Highway Sevierville TN
The price is £126 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£126
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Sevierville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Wilderness at the Smokies ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
It was great!

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,208 reviews)
Beautiful villas. Everyone is friendly. We will definitely go back. Except for one thing even tho it was clean the bathrooms need a little more cleaning there was a lot of hair. And the jacuzzi need more cleaning. Maybe you guys could run it after people leave because it had balls of hair coming ...

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this apartment in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
Was not able to reach the host with a question about the dishwasher which needed repair.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
!!Skyline LOVER'S Retreat!!! Sprawling Mtn Views!! Hottub!! Passion Suite!!

!!Skyline LOVER'S Retreat!!! Sprawling Mtn Views!! Hottub!! Passion Suite!!

Blue Ridge GA
Stay at this cabin in Blue Ridge. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Sugar Creek Raceway is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Cabin is pretty and views are stunning. Overall, enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

!!Skyline LOVER'S Retreat!!! Sprawling Mtn Views!! Hottub!! Passion Suite!!
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Stay near popular Appalachian Mountains attractions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.8/5 (13,447 reviews)
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
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