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09-30-2009, 11:08 AM
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Weekend getaway for fall
We are looking for a place to enjoy the fall colors this year along with a few friends. We go to the smoky mountains every year and would like to do something different this time. Any suggestions for a place that's about 2 hrs drive around Atlanta?
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09-30-2009, 11:55 AM
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Cloudland Canyon State Park.
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09-30-2009, 12:03 PM
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Talladega National Forest in Alabama is another good option.
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09-30-2009, 01:12 PM
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Blue Ridge GA.
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09-30-2009, 01:24 PM
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Where have you stayed around the Smoky Mountains
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10-01-2009, 01:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atllocal
We are looking for a place to enjoy the fall colors this year along with a few friends. We go to the smoky mountains every year and would like to do something different this time. Any suggestions for a place that's about 2 hrs drive around Atlanta?
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Depending on the color this fall, a drive up 400, over through Clarksville and Cleveland and then up 23/441 to Highlands/Cashiers(or staying 'down mountain' if you prefer, Dillard, Franklin, etc) can be beautiful. Perfect if it's a nice day and you have the top down! If you are going up toward Highlands, watch out for the mid-morning sun 'strobing' through the trees...same problem headed back down 1-2 hours before sunset(with the afternoon sun). We hope to make that 125 mile trip in a few weeks(after we make the 1000 mile trip from Austin to Atlanta!).  |
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10-01-2009, 07:46 AM
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10-01-2009, 08:04 AM
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10-01-2009, 09:08 AM
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Wow! Thank you all - I will look at all your suggestions :-)
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10-01-2009, 09:22 AM
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Quote:
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Where have you stayed around the Smoky Mountains
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We usually rent a cabin near Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg |
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