VA/TN/GA vacation questions

littlestjerry

DH and I will both be turning 30 in summer/early fall. While our trip to Disney was great, it made us both long for a trip without DS (total FWP, I know). We want to plan a little 30th birthday weekend in the fall to some sort of mountain area. We live in Kentucky and want to only have to drive like 4-6 hours. But don't want to go to Gatlinburg. Anyone live near/been to a good mountain vacation destination in the VA/TN/GA area? We like to do stuff, so preferably a place where we could hike, go to breweries or wineries, ride horses or something like that. Any ideas? 

robinsokj

You could go to one of the 4 season resorts in va. Massanutten, snowshoe etc

LoveActually4

I have no concept of US geography so I'm sorry if I'm way off here but we spent a week at the Greenbrier in WV and it was amazing. There was so much to do.

nancy30005

North Georgia Mountains are beautiful. I go on a girl's trip up there every year. 

There's also Helen, which is a quaint Germanesque type town with wineries and you could hike at Amicalola Falls.

Sounds great, no matter what y'all do.

littlestjerry

Thanks for the tips, everyone! 

@fredalina, we are considering Asheville, but for some reason I'm not that into it. 

@nancy30005, Helen is a little farther than we wanted to drive but looks delightful. Have you stayed there? Any suggestions? It seems overwhelming...so many choices. 

robinsokj

Asheville is gorgeous

littlestjerry

Ok, I'm re-looking at Asheville, but it's so hard to find a place to stay that we can afford that doesn't look blah. 

nancy30005

@Little Jerry - 

I haven't stayed there, actually. I have only made day trips. I'm sorry. 

Blue Ridge is a cute town with cabins you can rent as well. 

littlestjerry

Hijack away, I'm all ears!

Maebb

I don't particularly care for Helen because I think it's tacky and kitchy like Panama City or Gatlinburg.

Asheville is really nice. Wineries, breweries, lots to see and do. I didn't notice it being smoky.

littlestjerry

You guys are awesome, thanks for all the advice/vatgina comments! I think you have convinced us to do Asheville since it's the closest to us. Now to find a B&B we can afford! 

littlestjerry

Awesome, thanks!!!