Asheville, North Carolina
(Driving Time: 3 hours, Distance: 180 miles)
- I love Asheville for its vibrant arts scene, craft breweries, and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway winding through the Appalachian mountains.
Charleston, South Carolina
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 250 miles)
- Charleston is a charming coastal city steeped in history, with colorful antebellum houses, horse-drawn carriage tours, and delicious Southern cuisine.
Outer Banks, North Carolina
(Driving Time: 4.5 hours, Distance: 275 miles)
- The Outer Banks offers endless opportunities for beach fun, from sunbathing and swimming to fishing, kiteboarding, and exploring lighthouses and wildlife refuges.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina
(Driving Time: 5 hours, Distance: 300 miles)
- This legendary national park promises incredible hiking trails, waterfalls, and panoramic views of the ancient Smoky Mountains.
Atlanta, Georgia
(Driving Time: 6 hours, Distance: 360 miles)
- Atlanta combines rich civil rights history, world-class museums, a lively food and music scene, and plenty of green spaces like the iconic Piedmont Park.
Washington D.C.
(Driving Time: 6.5 hours, Distance: 400 miles)
- Our nation's capital offers an unbeatable mix of free museums, iconic monuments and memorials, and a vibrant cultural and culinary landscape.