Blue Ridge Mountains
Travel Guide
Visit Blue Ridge Mountains
Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains
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 Asheville
Travelers to Downtown Asheville praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Pigeon Forge
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater are top sights worth seeing.
The Woods
If you're spending some time in The Woods, The Woods Resort Mountain View Course and Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area are top sights worth seeing.
West Asheville
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to West Asheville. A stop by New Belgium Brewing Company or French Broad River might round out your trip.
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025
The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025
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.
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.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
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.
Shenandoah National Park
Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.
Virginia Tech University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top college in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
- Dollywood
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Biltmore Estate
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Shenandoah National Park
- Titanic Museum
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Luray Caverns
- Massanutten Water Park
- Grandfather Mountain
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
- Anakeesta
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- Dollywood's Splash Country
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
- Appalachian State University
- Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park