Appalachian Mountains Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Appalachian Mountains
Where to stay in Appalachian Mountains
Downtown Pittsburgh
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Pittsburgh. A visit to PPG Paints Arena or Benedum Center might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Wood Street Station or Steel Plaza Station to get around town.
Big Creek
While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.
Timberline
While visiting Timberline, you might make a stop by sights like Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley.
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.
Cherry Lake
Cherry Lake might not have many top sights, but Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Sugar Creek Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Friendly staff, rooms are clean
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Nittany Lion Inn
Clean room, great restaurants, amenities, location
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
!!Skyline LOVER'S Retreat!!! Sprawling Mtn Views!! Hottub!! Passion Suite!!
John was great. However, the dates shown were not ours. We stayed Feb.19-21. Which may explain how the cabin was doubled booked yesterday.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Very nice place , very clean , there is good secury , shuttle buses inside primeses , this is a top notched hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Definitely could tell the place was dated. Had a few stink bugs around. But you are in the mountains so that's expected. It was descent if you don't have high expectations.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
!!Skyline LOVER'S Retreat!!! Sprawling Mtn Views!! Hottub!! Passion Suite!!
John was great. However, the dates shown were not ours. We stayed Feb.19-21. Which may explain how the cabin was doubled booked yesterday.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Check Appalachian Mountains hotel availability
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Hersheypark
Ride roller coasters in this action-packed candy-themed park filled with thrilling water slides, child-friendly rides and opportunities to dine with actors dressed as Hershey products.
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.
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.
PNC Park
Root for the Pittsburgh Pirates at this iconic stadium, which blends a timeless ballpark atmosphere with modern amenities.
Activities
Private Mount Pocono Observation Air Tour
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- B&B in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Cabin Rentals in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Holiday Homes in Blue Ridge Mountains
- All Inclusive Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Best Western Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Boutique Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Cheap Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Family Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Golf Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Historic Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Luxury Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Relais & Chateaux Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Romantic Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Ski Hotels in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Westgate Resorts in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Blue Ridge Mountains Hotels
- Lodges in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Resort in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Caravan Parks in Blue Ridge Parkway
- Blue Ridge Parkway Hotels
- Lodges in Blue Ridge Parkway
- Ranches in Blue Ridge Parkway
- Caravan Parks in Virginias
- Beach Hotels in Virginias
- Cheap Hotels in Virginias
- Romantic Hotels in Virginias
- Virginias Hotels
