A cotton mill town'; the “capital” of one of the country’s richest coalfields; and a town with a “salty” past are all places in Southwest Virginia where unique history makes for a great road trip.
Whether it's a trip to the city or into the wilderness you don't have to travel far from Knoxville to find it! Come explore the region (and beyond) with me, because no matter what day it is, it's always "trip time."
A cotton mill town'; the “capital” of one of the country’s richest coalfields; and a town with a “salty” past are all places in Southwest Virginia where unique history makes for a great road trip.
When it comes to free attractions you’ll find plenty of them in the Show Me State’s second largest city. From a world class zoo and museums to America’s Gateway to the West, St. Louis offers plenty of ways to have fun without dipping to far into your wallet. Here are a few of the free things to do in St. Louis, Missouri.
Entrepreneurial spirit, civic pride and a desire to focus on its natural setting work to make the sleepy town of Smithville a must-see destination in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Just minutes from Center Hill Lake, Smithville sits amidst the rolling hills and farms of Middle Tennessee. Visitors will find plenty of charm at every turn on a road trip to this All-American destination.
Small towns dot the landscape of East Tennessee. One was home to the first President to be impeached, another was the site of an historic Civil Rights event and the third is home to an historic inn that's been a destination since 1824.
Throughout Southwest Virginia there are mountains of treasures waiting to be discovered. One of those treasures is the small town of St. Paul on the scenic Clinch River. While only a thousand people live here, St. Paul is packed with surprises including a top notch boutique hotel and farm to table restaurant serving up Southern hospitality and a taste of the Hells Kitchen television show.
Giant trees filled with lights, streets filled with marching bands and decorated floats, and holiday music emanating from the state, it’s Christmas time in East Tennessee and if you’re looking for things to do, you have plenty of choices.
National Parks offer a place to relax, explore, find adventure or delve into the history that shaped a nation. Here are seven National Parks you’ll find in East Tennessee.