Chattanooga Airport 1 hr 59
Shallow Ford Bridge (13 min) The Lilly Pad Village (14 min)
Gem mining (heated & covered flumes in winter), fishing & mini-golf in a scenic mountain atmosphere Morganton Point Recreation Area (26 min)
Lake and camping Blue Ridge Lake (29 min)
Surrounded by a national forest, this expansive lake features swimming areas, campsites & a marina. Serenberry Vineyards (20 min)
Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Mercier Orchards (33 min)
Picturesque, 300-acre orchard started in 1943 & with a variety of pick-your-own seasonal fruits. Fall Branch Falls (21 min)
Waterfalls formed of small cascades meeting a 30-foot drop & plunge pool in scenic mountain region. Tank Town USA (27 min)
Outdoor venue offering tank-, excavator- & bulldozer-driving lessons, with an option to crush a car. Springer Mountain (38 min)
Mountain offering connections to the Appalachian & Benton MacKaye hiking trails, plus campsites. EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum (33 min) Cold Mountain (35 min)
6,030-ft. mountaintop with challenging hikes, panoramic views & part of the Pisgah National Forest. Chattahoochee National Forest (13 min)
Area for outdoor recreation, with petroglyphs, historic sites & part of the Appalachian Trail. Aska Trails Parking Lot (Long Branch Loop Trailhead) (17 min)
Outdoor recreation Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (28 min)
Restored train offering a 4-hr., 26-mi. round-trip ride, plus themed trips, on a heritage railway. | 
