visiting in October (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheville: rental car, rental, hotel)
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High PointThe Triad Area
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Hi - I will be visiting Greensboro in October for my nieces wedding. Besides the family affaie I want to explore the area so plan to add days onto the trip (I live on the west coast). I hear that the mountains near by are beautiful and Ashville is not to be missed. Any suggestions on where in the Mountains (appalaician trail area) is close for a days drive (orover night) and things to see and do while in Greensboro. I willl have a rental car but have never traveled in that part of the country before. thanks in advance
That's so exciting. October is very beautiful here in NC. The mountain area is a great choice. And while I realize you are from the west coast, I think you should see the east coast. The beaches of NC are unlike any other. Make sure you take in breakfast at sunrise on the beach.
www.visitnc.com is the website for tourism. Check it out if you get a chance as it may give you some ideas.
Boone is a small quaint mountain college town with much character, as well as Brevard & Black Mountain; Jefferson is beautiful; Asheville can't be missed; drive the Blue Ridge Parkway (watch speed limits); lots of hiking everywhere North Carolina Hiking | North Carolina Hikes , North Carolina Hiking Trail Finder ; Okracoke & the Outer Banks are out of this world; Greensboro/Winston Salem area has lots of restaurants, bars & other things to do.
I would skip Asheville and instead head over to Blowing Rock/Boone. It is an easy drive due west of Greensboro (Hwy 421) and was my favorite day-trip when I lived in GSO. That area is particularly nice in October. The Blue Ridge Parkway intersects Hwy 421 east of Boone -- you can get on the BRP and head south fom there, visit Blowing Rock a short drive to the south, and head further south from there (Moses Cone house, viaduct, Grandfather Mtn, Linville Falls). That would be a 2-day trip to see all of that area. Just make sure to get hotel resevrations early if it is in mid-October since that is peak "leaf season."
One of my other favorite places was Old Salem in Winston-Salem. And Greensboro has a few nice public parks and gardens that are good for an afternoon walk (Bicentennial Gardens was my favorite).
I espcially agree with JAS about the parkway and Boone. Even a day trip is worth the ride over.
And good to see you around JAS!
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