Lowcountry to Appalachia: The Blue Ridge Corridor
This 7-day journey climbs from the coastal elegance of Charleston through the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and deep river gorges, concluding in the historic foothills of West Virginia. Expect diverse landscapes, wild highlands, and iconic mountain vistas.
Charleston -> Columbia -> Asheville -> Boone -> Wytheville -> New River Gorge -> Barboursville
- Congaree National Park
- Falls Park on the Reedy
- Biltmore Estate
- Grandfather Mountain
- The Blowing Rock
- Grayson Highlands State Park
- New River Gorge Bridge
Lowcountry Traditions and River Boardwalks
King Street
King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, US
Congaree National Park
Congaree National Park, Hopkins, South Carolina, US
The Vista
The Vista, Columbia, South Carolina, US
Foothills Falls and Mountain Gateways
Falls Park on the Reedy
Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville, South Carolina, US
Caesars Head State Park
Caesars Head State Park, Cleveland, South Carolina, US
Main Street Hendersonville
Main Street Hendersonville, Hendersonville, North Carolina, US
Estates and Arts in the Blue Ridge
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina, US
River Arts District
River Arts District, Asheville, North Carolina, US
South Slope Brewing District
South Slope Brewing District, Asheville, North Carolina, US
The High Peaks and Swinging Bridges
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, Black Mountain, North Carolina, US
Mount Mitchell State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park, Burnsville, North Carolina, US
Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, Linville, North Carolina, US
High Country Charms and Legends
The Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, US
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, US
King Street Boone
King Street Boone, Boone, North Carolina, US
Appalachian Trails and Wild Ponies
Grayson Highlands State Park
Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, US
Big Walker Lookout
Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, Virginia, US
Wytheville Historic District
Wytheville Historic District, Wytheville, Virginia, US
Deep Gorges and West Virginia Arrival
New River Gorge Bridge
New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, West Virginia, US
Cathedral Falls
Cathedral Falls, Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, US
Barboursville Park
Barboursville Park, Barboursville, West Virginia, US
- Check Blue Ridge Parkway road closures if traveling outside of peak summer/autumn months.
- Book Biltmore Estate tickets at least 2-3 weeks in advance for preferred entry times.
- Wild ponies in Grayson Highlands are best viewed from the Rhododendron Trail; maintain a safe distance.
- Pack versatile layers as mountain temperatures are significantly cooler than the SC coast.