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Canton, North Carolina

Black Balsam Knob

On a clear afternoon, you can see mountain peaks more than 40 miles away from this clearing in the Pisgah National Forest.
Bristol, Virginia

Burger Bar

With roots dating back to 1942, this retro diner was where Hank Williams is said to have uttered his last words.
Roanoke, Virginia

Henry Street

In the 1920s, this stretch of Roanoke became home to a thriving Black community.
Thomas, West Virginia

The Purple Fiddle

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.
Jonesborough, Tennessee

International Storytelling Center

A visionary oral narration project brought new life to Jonesborough.
Floyd, Virginia

Floyd Country Store

Every Friday night, Appalachian string-bands turn this country store and soda fountain into a raucous jamboree.
Eggleston, Virginia

The Palisades Restaurant

Dine in a former general store from the Roaring Twenties, when Eggleston was a hot springs boomtown.
Robbinsville, North Carolina

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Marvel at 400-year-old trees in one of the last remaining old-growth Appalachian forests.
Breaks, Virginia

Breaks Interstate Park

Zipline through the deepest canyon in the eastern United States.
Asheville, North Carolina

Good Hot Fish

Chef Ashleigh Shanti serves up a classic Appalachian fish fry.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Greenbrier Area

Waterfalls, rapids, and top-notch swimming spots await in this densely forested corner of the Smokies.
Cosby, Tennessee

Mount Cammerer Lookout Tower

Trek up to an abandoned fire lookout from the 1930s for an unimpeded view.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee

LeConte Lodge

Supplies are schlepped up by llamas at this century-old inn accessible only by hiking trails in the Great Smokies.