Emma Gallagher 
There are dozens of charming small towns in Virginia, but in our experience the ones in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley easily rank among the best. Each of these quaint little VA towns offers a plethora of reasons to visit, including a diverse array of attractions to keep you busy for days. Whether … Read more
Although the winter weather in Tennessee never gets too bone-chilling, they do have their fair share of snow, especially in the eastern Tennessee mountains. But you shouldn’t let that deter you from exploring all the adventures the great state of Tennessee has to offer! There are lots of fun things to do in … Read more
Though we live just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Elkin NC, we’ve enjoyed visiting the Tennessee mountains numerous times over the last few years. In our experience, there’s something undeniably quaint and charming about the Tennessee Mountain Towns, no matter what time of year you visit. But when we visit Tennessee during … Read more
[Updated November 2, 2024] After living just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Elkin NC for years, I’ve come to realize that there are an endless array of things to do for Christmas in North Carolina. Whether you’re looking for a choose-and-cut Christmas tree, top-notch Christmas light displays, or shopping in charming Christmas … Read more
There’s something nostalgic, even romantic about Tennessee mountain towns. For me, they’ve always conjured up images of log cabins, quilts, and sitting by the fire while savoring spectacular scenic vistas. This has definitely been our personal experience while exploring the mountains in TN, and we’ve visited numerous Tennessee towns that fit the bill. But … Read more
[Updated October 27, 2024] Visit the Tennessee mountains around the holidays and you might feel like you’re in one of those Christmas towns from a Hallmark movie. In our experience, Tennessee mountain towns tend to feel cozy and quaint all year-round. But when Christmas time comes, the festive decor and old-fashioned charm are really … Read more
There’s nothing remotely dull about spending Christmas in Tennessee. In fact, there are literally millions (maybe even billions) of twinkling Christmas lights in Tennessee designed to ensure the holidays are as merry and bright as possible. If shimmering lights help to fuel your holiday spirit, visiting Tennessee in Winter offers endless options to … Read more
Escape rooms in North Carolina are a unique way to spend an afternoon (or evening) with friends and family. For an hour or so, you can pretend to be in an entirely different world, be an entirely different person, step out of your comfort zone, and challenge your problem-solving skills.. In our experience, … Read more
I truly love October in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s when Autumn temperatures cool things down, the amazing Fall foliage gets into full swing, and I excitedly pick out the perfect pumpkin for carving a jack-o-lantern. As a fan of horror and the supernatural, this is also when we start watching our favorite … Read more
In our experience, a good head-scratcher of a Fall corn maze really makes it feel like Autumn (much like leaf-peeping, pumpkin patches, and apple picking). Thankfully, there are an array of Virginia corn mazes to choose from spanning the entire state. From kid-friendly story mazes (where little ones wander around looking for the next piece … Read more
