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
From Virginia’s “hidden river” to more than 8-miles of hiking trails and more than a hundred miles of OHV trails, St. Paul, Virginia welcomes people looking for adventure. Here’s my guide to the big adventures you’ll find in this tiney town.
Treasures of all kinds abound in South Carolina’s Old 96 District. Gold mines, a freshwater coast, charming small towns, and a one of a kind drive-in theater await visitors to this part of the Palmetto State.
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.
When it comes to free attractions you’ll find plenty of them in the Show Me State’s second largest city. From a world class zoo and museums to America’s Gateway to the West, St. Louis offers plenty of ways to have fun without dipping to far into your wallet. Here are a few of the free things to do in St. Louis, Missouri.
Small towns dot the landscape of East Tennessee. One was home to the first President to be impeached, another was the site of an historic Civil Rights event and the third is home to an historic inn that's been a destination since 1824.
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.
