| there's also a furnished wraparound porch. some have fireplaces, claw-foot tubs and/or antique furnishings. accessed by stairs only, the traditional, individually decorated rooms come with free wi-fi and tvs. minimum-stay rules may apply. a 2-minute walk from the blue ridge scenic railway, this victorian b&b dating from 1890 is a block from downtown and 13 miles from fall branch falls. free perks include limited parking, and hot breakfast served in an elegant dining room with a chandelier. suites have separate living areas, and an upgraded suite offers a kitchen, a dining area and a porch. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Chattanooga Airport 1 hr 35
Cold Mountain (17 min)
6,030-ft. mountaintop with challenging hikes, panoramic views & part of the Pisgah National Forest. Humane Society of Blue Ridge (4 min) Fall Branch Falls (24 min)
Waterfalls formed of small cascades meeting a 30-foot drop & plunge pool in scenic mountain region. Tank Town USA (10 min)
Outdoor venue offering tank-, excavator- & bulldozer-driving lessons, with an option to crush a car. Blue Ridge Lake Recreation Area (10 min) Morganton Point Recreation Area (12 min)
Lake and camping Escape Blue Ridge (2 min)
Amusement center with interactive adventure games involving puzzle solving to escape themed rooms. Mercier Orchards (7 min)
Picturesque, 300-acre orchard started in 1943 & with a variety of pick-your-own seasonal fruits. EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum (8 min) Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (5 min) The Lilly Pad Village (15 min)
Gem mining (heated & covered flumes in winter), fishing & mini-golf in a scenic mountain atmosphere Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (2 min)
Restored train offering a 4-hr., 26-mi. round-trip ride, plus themed trips, on a heritage railway. Blue Ridge Lake (14 min)
Surrounded by a national forest, this expansive lake features swimming areas, campsites & a marina. Blue Ridge Adventure Park (4 min)
Guests navigate an aerial obstacle course with a series of rope bridges, zip-lines & climbing walls. Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, Inc. (9 min)
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