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National Historic Road
Cashiers
Cherokee
Bryson City
Burnsville
Lake Lure
Sapphire
Marble Hill
Helen
Dadeville
Robinsonville
Santee
Columbia
Foxfire Village
Raleigh
Jackson
Montgomery
Atlanta
Basye
McGaheysville
Shenandoah
River
Bryce Resort
Gordonsville
Charleston
Richmond
Luray
Washington, D.C.
Morgantown
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
West
Virginia
hy Go?
For another side of the American South. Indeed, the region below the Mason-Dixon Line is not all antebellum
mansions, sultry cities, and coastal family hotspots. In the interior, unexpected finds include placid lakes, misty mountains,
arts towns, and even winter ski opportunities. Discover
another
South, from the colorful Appalachian character of West
Virginia to Virginia’s lyrical Shenandoah Valley to the rustic corners of the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.
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1. HISTORIC NATIONAL ROAD:
Take
a scenic drive along this 16-mile
stretch of West Virginia that wends
its way past vistas, historic sites and
structures, state parks, museums, and galleries.
2. APPALACHIAN GALLERY:
Stock up on locally hand-
blown glass creations (glass manufacturing figures
heavily into Morgantown’s commerce), ceramics,
weaving, and other regional crafts.
3. SKIING:
Virginia’s fair share of vertical inclines beckons cold-weather fans. The Bryce Resort ski area
offers great and — thanks to artificial snow-making — reliable winter skiing.
4. SHENANDOAH RIVER:
Embark via canoe, kayak, or tube with Massanutten Adventures.
5. SAPPHIRE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB:
Tee off and enjoy mountain views in North Carolina’s Sapphire Valley.
6. FROZEN FALLS TUBE PARK:
Even if you don’t ski, there’s plenty of snow fun to be had. Slide down the
slope at Frozen Falls Tube Park near the Sapphire Valley Ski Area.
7. LURAY CAVERNS:
Work up some heat while exploring these caves, which are a comfortable 54°F (12°C)
year-round. Filled with otherworldly formations, Luray even features a stalacpipe organ that makes the
stalactites sing.
8. MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN:
Immerse yourself in Cherokee heritage at the Cherokee Indian
Reservation in North Carolina, about an hour west of Asheville.
9. NANTAHALA GORGE TRAIN EXCURSION:
Hop aboard the Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad for a journey through the river gorges
and mountain tunnels of North Carolina. The train departs
from Bryson City.
10. WINE AND WAR:
Follow a wine trail and along with
stops at some of Virginia’s top wineries, you’ll find Civil
War battle grounds and memorials, charming villages,
and lovely scenery.
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