Appalachian Roads, Mountain Towns & Live Music
Head into the Appalachian foothills, where winding roads lead through mountain towns, hidden valleys and communities shaped by generations of tradition. Music remains woven into daily life here, from local venues and front porches to the bluegrass, storytelling and old mountain customs passed down over time. Explore a quieter side of the South through backroads, live music and places where the landscape and local culture are closely connected.
Hollers & Hideaways
What To Expect
Appalachian mountain towns across Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.
Scenic drives through forested valleys, bluegrass communities, craft towns and hidden mountain stops.
Cosy lodges, cabins, historic inns and welcoming locally owned accommodation.
Winding mountain roads, overlooks and slower travel days shaped around the landscape.
Perfect for travellers who enjoy music, nature, handmade crafts and getting away from the usual routes.
Worth Checking In
From historic inns to character-filled hotels, these are the places we love for their sense of place, thoughtful details and Southern hospitality.
SECRET STAYS
Worth Checking Out
A collection of places to explore and things to experience that reveal a little more of what makes the region special, where to eat, what to do beyond the usual tourist trail.
LOCAL EXPERIENCES
The Woodshop Listening Room
Chattanooga, TN
Cades Cove Loop
Townsend, TN
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Bryson City, NC
The Grey Eagle
Asheville, NC
Penland & Sons Department Store
Marshall, NC
Copper Creek Distillery
Marion, NC
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Bristol, TN/VA
Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA
Rex Theater
Galax, VA
The Floyd Country Store
Floyd, VA
Black Dog Salvage
Roanoke, VA
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