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I just paid $11,000 cash for a 2005 uplander and I want to put it on the road to make sure everything is ok. I plan on taking my kids to the mountains but don't know where. I want them to see a great view and have alittle fun. I don't want to spend alot, I paid cash for the vehicle because I don't have a steady job. I plan on leaving on Sat morning and coming home that night. Any ideas?
I personally like the Boone and Bowling Rock areas...Tons of great views and outdoorsy things to see and do there...I'm not sure how expensive it would be up there this time of year tho,But as long as you don't go around any holidays it usually isn't to bad,or to crowded either...Grandfathers Mtn and the Bowling Rock are two great things to check out there..Even tho you do gotta pay to hike up Grandfathers Mtn..Its still something thats worth checking out
^ I think you mean Blowing Rock, not Bowling Rock, although that one sounds more fun. haha
I live 30 minutes from Boone now and it is ok, but if you want real outdoorsy type stuff you can head up to Stone Mountain State Park. It has great trails, some water falls to play in, and you can even hike up to the top of the mountain for an AWESOME view if you are feeling up to it. There are "easy" ways to get to the top and on fine walking trails at that.
I just paid $11,000 cash for a 2005 uplander and I want to put it on the road to make sure everything is ok. I plan on taking my kids to the mountains but don't know where. I want them to see a great view and have alittle fun. I don't want to spend alot, I paid cash for the vehicle because I don't have a steady job. I plan on leaving on Sat morning and coming home that night. Any ideas?
I highly recommend you take the 90 minute drive to the Lake Lure area and take your kids to Chimney Rock Park. The views from the top are fantastic, and getting up there is half the fun This is a very easy day trip.
^ I think you mean Blowing Rock, not Bowling Rock, although that one sounds more fun. haha
I live 30 minutes from Boone now and it is ok, but if you want real outdoorsy type stuff you can head up to Stone Mountain State Park. It has great trails, some water falls to play in, and you can even hike up to the top of the mountain for an AWESOME view if you are feeling up to it. There are "easy" ways to get to the top and on fine walking trails at that.
Opps,Yeah i meant Blowing rock...And yeah Stone Mountain Park is nice,But thats in Ga...Atleast the one i'm talking about is anyways...The post said in NC and Boone and Blowing Rock are my two fav mountain towns,But really any place in the mountains of NC and TN isn't a bad choice...Mount Mitchell is a nice option as well...Afterall it is the highest point east of the mighty Mississippi
Opps,Yeah i meant Blowing rock...And yeah Stone Mountain Park is nice,But thats in Ga...Atleast the one i'm talking about is anyways...The post said in NC and Boone and Blowing Rock are my two fav mountain towns,But really any place in the mountains of NC and TN isn't a bad choice...Mount Mitchell is a nice option as well...Afterall it is the highest point east of the mighty Mississippi
You aren't from around here are you, lol??
Stone Mt State Park, near Sparta NC is an excellent suggestion.
I highly recommend you take the 90 minute drive to the Lake Lure area and take your kids to Chimney Rock Park. The views from the top are fantastic, and getting up there is half the fun This is a very easy day trip.
How beautiful! We are going to the commercialized Stone Mountain this weekend. But, I will definitely plan to visit this one to counteract all the urbanization of the GA one.
I highly recommend you take the 90 minute drive to the Lake Lure area and take your kids to Chimney Rock Park. The views from the top are fantastic, and getting up there is half the fun This is a very easy day trip.
We've been going there since my youngest was 4. It's one of our favorite places!
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This is a very easy day trip. 
