What to do in Appalachian Mountains

Activities, attractions and tours

Appalachian Mountains
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Appalachian Mountains Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Appalachian Mountains is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Appalachian Mountains to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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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 showing tranquil scenes, forests and a house

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 showing 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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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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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 featuring a garden, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

What to do in Appalachian Mountains

Discover the most popular places to visit in Appalachian Mountains

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.5/5(45 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 showing marine life

Georgia Aquarium

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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

Georgia Aquarium
Dollywood showing signage and rides

Dollywood

4.5/5(23 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 featuring a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture

National Mall

4.5/5(198 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

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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(388 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

4.5/5(52 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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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 featuring a garden, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Biltmore Estate

5/5(9 reviews)

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, a city and night scenes

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(269 area reviews)

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 Washington D.C.
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Downtown Atlanta

4/5(126 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Atlanta
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Downtown Pittsburgh

4.5/5(187 area reviews)

Discover the urban downtown center, home to historic sites like Point State Park and the Cultural District. Enjoy diverse shopping options and easy access to public transportation, including the "T" light rail and bus networks.

Downtown Pittsburgh
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Midtown

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

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.

Midtown
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Buckhead

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

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.

Buckhead
Theodore Roosevelt National Park which includes a city and a river or creek

Northwest

5/5(4 area reviews)

Discover the heart of Washington, D.C. in this bustling quadrant, home to the central business district, Federal Triangle, and northern National Mall museums. Explore college campuses, catch a game at Capital One Arena, or visit the National Cathedral and Rock Creek Park. Enjoy seamless connectivity with all six Metro lines and numerous bus options.

Northwest

 

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