Asheville, NC
#1 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
Home to breweries, a buzzing food scene and endless outdoor pursuits, Asheville, North Carolina, promises a fun-filled weekend trip for all types of travelers. «The Land of the Sky» is an easy drive or flight away from major East Coast cities like Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, meaning you won’t waste half of your weekend on travel time. Vacationers can tour the opulent Biltmore Estate, hike through the Blue Ridge Parkway and sample pints of more than 100 local beers.
Gatlinburg
#2 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is the perfect getaway for those who want to hike, bike and horseback ride in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In fact, three entrances to the park are conveniently located downtown. What’s more, the town is home to the 407-foot-tall Gatlinburg Space Needle and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, and offers moonshine tastings – an Appalachian tradition. And in winter, travelers can enjoy skiing and tubing at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area.
