Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
All in Weekend Getaways
Throughout Southwest Virginia there are mountains of treasures waiting to be discovered. One of those treasures is the small town of St. Paul on the scenic Clinch River. While only a thousand people live here, St. Paul is packed with surprises including a top notch boutique hotel and farm to table restaurant serving up Southern hospitality and a taste of the Hells Kitchen television show.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Lake James and North Carolina State Parks lend a great deal of credibility to Burke County, North Carolina’s claim as being “Nature’s Playground.” While places like Boone and Asheville may get more of the spotlight, a road trip to Burke County is a natural choice. Here are a few things to check out while you’re there.
A unique mix of cuisine, culture, and commerce come together in Greenwood, South Carolina, making it a great stop on a road trip through the Upstate or a home base for roadtripping through the Palmetto State’s Old 96 District and Freshwater Coast.
From a history making dam to the nation's most visited National Park, there is a lot to see along U.S. 441, a perfect route for a road trip year round.
History, music and plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind await visitors to Granville, Tennessee a small town on the banks of Cordell Hull Lake (Cumberland River). Find out what all there is to do in this jewel of the Upper Cumberland Region of Tennessee.
Places like New Orleans and Charleston are known as culinary destinations and each of those cities love to have big festivals to show off what their chefs can do. Luckily, there is a city with a festival in the fall where you can often try dishes from both of these Southern cities and many more. It’s a place where over four days you can #AchieveEuphoria in Greenville, South Carolina.
Located about halfway between New Bern and Wilmington, Jacksonville, North Carolina is the perfect destination on a road trip. With beaches nearby, plenty of places to play on the water, a rich history rooted in the military and plenty of great places to eat here are reasons to put this city on your Road Trip list.
