Blue Ridge Travel Guide

20/03/2019

It's a good day for meandering through the woods at the Biltmore in Asheville, NC, found near the Blue Ridge Mountains. I've always wondered what it would've been like to call this home!

02/03/2017

We're expanding Blue Ridge Travel Guide to include the mountains of GA, MD, NC, SC, PA, TN, VA, and WV. We just finished Wineries, Whitewater Rafting, Zip Lines, Live Webcams. Lots more to come...
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02/06/2016

If you haven't found the perfect resort vacation this year, check out this article by Pete M. Anderson on Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. On-site and nearby amenities include golfing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, lake fishing, mountain biking, swimming, vineyard tours and wine tastings, wellness center and day spa, zip lines, excellent dining, shopping, and more.

02/05/2016

Amazing photo by Dave Allen of Looking Glass Rock taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC

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Sunrise over Looking Glass Rock along the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Asheville. Hope you enjoy the view!

The Sleeping Giant - © 2015 Dave Allen Photography, All Rights Reserved. More at http://www.daveallenphotography.com/

11/06/2015

We recently stopped for a quick dinner at the popular Falls Landing Seafood Eatery in Brevard, North Carolina. We highly recommend it! http://blueridgetravelguide.com/spectacular-seafood-dinner-at-falls-landing/

16/05/2015

Honeysuckle is out and it smells fantastic. I took a short ride yesterday and it followed me everywhere. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/perfect-2-hour-mountain-ride-in-the-spring/

19/03/2015

Our special "soft-opening" dinner at the new Renzo's Ristorante in Hendersonville, NC was fantastic. It opens to the public on March 25th. Make it your next night out! http://blueridgetravelguide.com/dinner-at-renzos-ristorante-in-hendersonville/

10/12/2014

We enjoyed an outstanding meal at the Marco Trattoria restaurant in Brevard, North Carolina. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/12/outstanding-dinner-at-marco-trattoria-brevard/

12/11/2014

Took a nice ride up to Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway before the cold snap arrives... http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/11/winter-has-arrived-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/

01/11/2014

Newman's Restaurant at the Orchard Inn (Saluda, NC) is fantastic. Great atmosphere, great service, great views and really great food. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/11/sumptuous-dinner-at-newmans-in-saluda-nc/

29/10/2014

Leaves are peaking in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Fall colors are spectacular right now. Don't miss it. Take a ride and enjoy it. Brisk temps this weekend will make it even more enjoyable. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/10/leaves-are-reaching-peak-color-for-fall-2015/

09/10/2014

The Glass Onion restaurant in Weaverville was a perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/10/a-perfect-dinner-at-the-glass-onion-restaurant/

08/10/2014

We went out last night for our anniversary dinner at the Glass Onion restaurant and saw what appeared to be a 1965 Ford GT40 in Weaverville, just north of Asheville. Real GT40's are valued over $3 million... http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/10/1965-ford-gt40-at-the-glass-onion-restaurant/

24/09/2014

Took the day off and went fishing with my son and a professional fly fishing guide at Davidson River Outfitters. Awesome!

Professional fishing guides at Davidson River Outfitters at the entrance to the Pisgah Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina.

01/09/2014

Spent the night in Highlands, NC, at the Old Edwards Inn, one of the nicest inns anywhere. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/09/spectacular-hospitality-at-old-edwards-inn-spa/

28/08/2014

Rode 11 thrilling zip lines at The Gorge in Saluda, NC with two of my sons. Awesome! http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/08/the-gorge-ziplines-in-saluda-are-super-fast/

Review, photos and video of our trip to The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour in Saluda, North Carolina.

26/08/2014

Visiting and reviewing inns, restaurants, and attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a rough job, but I guess someone’s got to do it (ha!). Now it’s going to be even more fun, touring the highways and byways in our Chili-Red Mini Cooper. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/08/the-best-job-in-the-world-got-even-better/

Blue Ridge Travel Guide is now touring the mountains in a Chili Red Mini Cooper S.

13/08/2014

We had a great time whitewater rafting at French Broad Rafting & Ziplines near Asheville, North Carolina.

Whitewater rafting on the French Broad River near Asheville, North Carolina.

05/08/2014

We had a very restful sleep at the beautiful Greystone Inn on Lake Toxaway. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/08/sweet-stay-at-the-greystone-inn-lake-toxaway/

Pictures and review of the Greystone Inn at Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

01/08/2014

Had a great time yesterday with my grand kids doing fun kids stuff at the Crystal Mountain Gem Mine in Brevard, NC. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/08/gem-mine-brevard-pisgah-forest-nc/

Photos and review of gem mining at the Crystal Mountain Gem Mine in Brevard, North Carolina

29/07/2014

Enjoyed a nice lunch yesterday and a great view at the Chestnut Cafe on US Hwy 64 at Lake Toxaway Falls and dam. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/07/lunch-at-the-chestnut-cafe-in-lake-toxaway/

Chestnut Cafe offers good food at reasonable prices, located at the Lake Toxaway dam and waterfalls.

27/07/2014

We made another trip up to Boone, NC, and stayed at the amazing Mast Farm Inn. The accommodations, service, and atmosphere were fantastic, and the food was wonderful.

Full two-course breakfast is included for guests at the Mast Farm Inn bed and breakfast in Valle Crucis, North Carolina.

22/07/2014

Rode the Purple Bus yesterday - Asheville's LaZoom Comedy Bus Tour. It was very funny. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/07/lazoom-a-little-history-and-a-lot-of-laughs/

Get a little history of Asheville and a lot of laughs on Asheville's LaZoom Comedy Tour purple bus.

18/07/2014

Took a ride up to the "Back of the Dragon" in Tazewell, Virginia. It's one of the prettiest places in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Add it to your list of "must see" places.

Visit Tazewell County Virginia to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States.

12/07/2014

Traveled up to Boone for a meeting and stayed at the Banner Elk Winery and Villa... it's a very special place.

We spent the night at a beautiful Banner Elk Winery and Vineyard.

02/07/2014

Cherohala Sunrise Photo by Aaron Morgan from the 2014 edition of Blue Ridge Travel Guide http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/07/cherohala-sunrise-photo-by-aaron-morgan/

Professional photographer Aaron Morgan captured a beautiful sunrise on Cherohala Skyway.

27/06/2014

If this isn't the best burger in Waynesville, NC, please tell me where there's a better one... http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/06/best-hamburger-in-waynesville-nc/

09/06/2014

Updated blog with some of the photos by professional photographer Bill Lea that appeared in the new Blue Ridge Travel Guide.

Several fine art photos by professional photographer Bill Lea in the latest edition of Blue Ridge Travel Guide.

26/05/2014

We enjoyed another good dinner at Umi Japanese Fine Dining in Hendersonville. We shared a California roll, and then my sweetheart ordered one of the chef’s signature entrees: Grilled Miso Salmon. She said it was “very pretty” and the miso sauce and fried asparagus were awesome. I had the Beef Teriyaki. It was grilled perfectly and served in a delicious teriyaki sauce, with a side of vegetables. Somehow the chef mixes the ingredients just right, and makes the best teriyaki I can remember. http://blueridgetravelguide.com/2014/05/another-good-dinner-umi-japanese-restaurant/