What to do in Appalachian Mountains

Activities, attractions and tours

Appalachian Mountains
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Atlanta featuring street scenes and a house
Foggy Bottom which includes a house, street scenes and a city
Washington Monument which includes a monument and a sunset

Appalachian Mountains Attractions

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Places of interest in Appalachian Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The beauty and diversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park explain why it is the most visited of the U.S. national parks. Enjoy nature, wildlife and the quiet peace of endless forests.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a house and forests

2. Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium has more square feet and water than any other aquarium in the world. Dozens of displays contain about 10 million gallons of water and more than 120,000 sea creatures. You’ll see dolphins, rare whales, dangerous sharks and tropical fish — just to name a few.
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Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

3. Dollywood

From adrenalin-pumping roller coasters to kiddie rides, seasonal festivals to live music , museums and historic buildings, find boundless fun for the entire family at the Dollywood theme park. Opened in 1986 by legendary country singer Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the highlight of the trip to Pigeon Forge for many people. It attracts over 2 million visitors per year.
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Dollywood which includes rides and signage

4. National Mall

Admire the memorials dedicated to Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, or relax in the immaculately kept gardens of D.C.’s most recognizable strip. With its wealth of monuments, museums and grand gardens, the National Mall can easily occupy two or three days of your visit to Washington.
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National Mall which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture

5. White House

Walk the corridors of power and see where presidents entertain heads of state at one of the most famous residences in the world, the White House. The neoclassical-style mansion has been the home and office of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800.
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Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

6. Biltmore Estate

Visit Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned house in the United States and tour its magnificent grounds. Stop at the winery and Antler Hill Village and walk through the striking 75-acre (30-hectare) formal gardens. Tour the estate and enjoy a wide range of activities. Discover many of the 250 vintage-style rooms in Vanderbilt’s Biltmore House, including a seven-story-high banquet hall, a library with over 10,000 books, an indoor pool, a bowling alley and more.
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Biltmore Estate which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and interior views

What to do in Appalachian Mountains

Popular places to visit

Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a house and forests

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

5/5(15 reviews)

America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Georgia Aquarium featuring marine life

Georgia Aquarium

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.

Georgia Aquarium
Dollywood which includes rides and signage

Dollywood

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Dollywood
National Mall which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture

National Mall

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.

National Mall
Carowinds Theme Park

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.

Carowinds Theme Park
White House

White House

4/5(142 reviews)

Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

White House
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

4/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Harrahs Cherokee Casino

5/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Biltmore Estate which includes a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and interior views

Biltmore Estate

4/5(1 review)

Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

Biltmore Estate

Explore areas of Appalachian Mountains

Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(156 area reviews)

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

Downtown Washington D.C.
World of Coca Cola which includes autumn colours, a skyscraper and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(27 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena 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.

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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.

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Midtown

4/5(6 area reviews)

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 Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Midtown
Atlanta History Center showing autumn colours and landscape views

Buckhead

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Known for its elegant residential neighborhoods, this affluent Atlanta district has upscale shopping malls, lush parks and a museum that honors the antebellum South.

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Northwest

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Northwest

 

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