Blue Ridge Mountains

Travel Guide

Shenandoah National Park which includes a sunset, forest scenes and autumn colours
Shenandoah National Park which includes a river or creek, forests and mountains
Shenandoah National Park featuring hiking or walking and mountains as well as a small group of people
Natural Bridge Virginia showing a park and a river or creek
Blue Ridge Mountains

Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains

Gatlinburg showing landscape views and autumn leaves

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 Gatlinburg
Asheville

Downtown Asheville

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Asheville
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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.

Chalet Village
WonderWorks which includes interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
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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.

The Woods
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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.

West Asheville
Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG

Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC
The price is CA $109 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
CA $109
per night
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Asheville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We were way down the hall but loved the sliding door exit. Nice breakfast with a beautiful view. Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG
Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2385 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Fully refundable
The price is CA $119 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $119
per night
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Dollywood are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (898 reviews)
"We loved staying here and felt very comfortable arriving late at night. Clean property, excellent amenities. Helpful and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
705 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is CA $140 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $140
per night
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,772 reviews)
"We love the view. The room is large, clean, comfortable for 3 adults and a child. The beds are great. We could order pizza and fries for our grandson."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
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Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
"Property badly needs updates, it’s definitely an older one. I’m sure the location makes it a bit more difficult to make major renovations as it’s on the side of the mountain. The view is gorgeous, and no issues getting into the area. Our unit was a two BR, with one queen and two twin beds, fine for ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

4 out of 5
634 Beaver Lake Dr, Ellijay, GA
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly villa in Ellijay. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Talona Lake and Riverside ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
So Peaceful and Relaxing!
"We were only planning to stay one night on a business trip, but the Villa was so nice and relaxing that I booked two more nights for my wife, her best friend, and me to enjoy."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and ...
6.2/10 (92 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
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Popular places to visit

Dollywood showing signage and rides

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.

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

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.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Biltmore Estate featuring a garden, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

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.

Biltmore Estate
Harrahs Cherokee Casino

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.

Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Shenandoah National Park featuring forests and a river or creek as well as a couple

Shenandoah National Park

Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.

Shenandoah National Park
Virginia Tech University

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.

Virginia Tech University

Cities near Blue Ridge Mountains

Roanoke featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Roanoke

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Radford

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Black Mountain

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Chatsworth