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A scenic train journey you’ll never forget in the Smokies, North Carolina

Tucked into the heart of western North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad turns a simple ride into a full-on ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Summer fun in Western NC: These 2 locations were chosen as some of the best in the US

Two Western North Carolina destinations were recognized in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice summer travel awards. Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best ...
Yahoo

7 Weekend Trips in NC for Easy and Scenic Getaways

North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad for weekend trips. NC features both the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains as ...
AOL

This Scenic Railroad Through the Mountains Is One of the Best Leaf-Peeping Trips in the U.S.—and It Goes Through an Iconic National Park

Some of the best fall foliage can be found in North Carolina, in places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. Thankfully, there's a way that you can ...
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North Carolina’s most scenic drives: Where the journey is the destination

North Carolina is a state of dramatic contrasts. On the Western edge, you can be exploring mist-shrouded mountains, in its ...
The Indianapolis Star

Western NC road trips: These 5 scenic drives are some of the best in NC. Here's why

WorldAtlas recently named five scenic drives in Western North Carolina among the state's best. The honored Western North Carolina routes include the Waterfall Byway, Cherohala Skyway, and Appalachian ...