Interesting rock formation looming over the road at a curve along the cliff.
Magnificent manor house built by the Vanderbilt family, with stunning gardens and exhibits. Guided tours available inside or just wander the grounds and gardens. Plan at least a full day to get the most out of your admission fee.
An immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level, overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. The phenomenon is so called because the rocky walls of the gorge form a flume through which the northwest wind sweeps with such force that it returns light objects cast over the void.
There is an admission fee and a 15 min self-guided trail.
Roadside waterfall famous for being able to drive behind it.
Cheoah Dam
Hotel/restaurant/fuel/gift shop that serves as basecamp for making runs of Tail of the Dragon (NC 129).
Privately owned acreage within the state park lands. There is a hefty per-person admission fee to drive your own vehicle in, which grants you access to the summit, rugged hiking trails up on the ridge, a swinging bridge, a museum and a wildlife habitat center.
Linn Cove Viaduct
Tour of underground caverns.
Popular roadside waterfall.
Country estate lands and manor house to explore along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Seasonal hand-crafting demonstrations.
Interpretive exhibits about Mount Mitchell and local geology & fauna.
Interesting geology museum at mile 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
North Carolina
Experience a village of traditional Cherokee culture, via guided tour.
Pisgah Inn Overlook
Richland Balsam Overlook (Highest Point BRP)
Natural waterslide down a slippery rock waterfall.
Smoky Mountains Trip
Outdoor dramatic production performed nightly in an open-air theatre that recounts the history of the Cherokee people. Limited matinee performances held as well.
Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, falling 811 ft. This waypoint provides trail access to the 411 ft upper falls.
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center