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."
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At the junction of Interstates 77 and 40 you’ll find Statesville, North Carolina. It’s a place where balloons fly high, bourbon and beer flow freely and a place where you’ll find plenty of things to do. Here’s a look at the city where “it all comes together.“
Brightly colored buildings all lined up in a row, brick streets all around the public square, an historic Opera House, and a towering church steeple rising above it all. This could describe cities like Charleston or Savannah or maybe even a city in Europe, but this is Abbeville, South Carolina a place where you’ll find history all around every corner.
Between Hickory and Statesville, North Carolina you’ll find one of two remaining covered bridges in the state. The Bunker Hill Bridge makes for a good detour off the interstate, one .where you can get a lesson in history and enjoy a serene setting too.
In Iowa, the Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) cuts across the state from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River near Omaha, NE. Along the way, small towns, history, sweeping prairie landscapes and bustling cities provide plenty of reasons to consider the Lincoln Highway for a road trip. Here is some of what you’ll find along (and near) the Lincoln Highway from Mt. Vernon to Belle Plaine.
On the western edge of Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Region, the small town of Carthage wraps history, natural beauty and culinary wonders into a picturesque package that will have you wanting to return time and time again. Here are a few reasons why you should visit this Tennessee town.
Cedar Rapids offers up museums you would expect to find in a city its size, but there are quite a few surprises scattered throughout town. Here are a few that you should “Czech” out.
When Fall arrives, people plan out routes to go and see Mother Nature’s spectacular shows of color. In the Great Smoky Mountains you will find one route includes stops to bring back a taste of the season, freshly harvested apples.
Biltmore, near Asheville, North Carolina is America’s largest private home. Opened on Christmas Eve 1895, this 250-room French Renaissance chateau and the estate surrounding it welcome more than a million guests each year. Here is a quick guide for an unforgettable experience in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
