Appalachian Mountains
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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.
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.
Uptown Charlotte
Boasting a bustling business district, Uptown Charlotte offers over 245 restaurants, 50 nightspots, and attractions like the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Easily accessible via the Lynx Blue Line, it's perfect for sports enthusiasts and foodies alike.
Capitol Hill
Historic and densely populated, this neighborhood boasts the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress. Stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue, shop at Eastern Market, or explore Barracks Row's vibrant commercial scene.
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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
Discover thousands of sea creatures at the world’s biggest aquarium.
White House
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.
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.
Things to do
Paintball in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania
Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour
- White House
- Dollywood
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Hersheypark
- Biltmore Estate
- Cornell University
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Hunter Mountain
- State Farm Arena
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Shenandoah National Park
- Capital One Arena
- Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
- Syracuse University
- Carowinds Theme Park
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Duke University
- Emory University
- Truist Park
- Stowe Mountain Resort
- Hocking Hills State Park