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Duquesne Incline: A Bird’s Eye View of Pittsburgh

The must-do while visiting Pittsburgh is taking a ride on the iconic funicular railway, the Duquesne Incline, up to Mt. Washington. It was the first thing I did on my first road trip over 10 years ...

Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum

Pittsburgh is an underrated city with lots of unique sights to explore. During my time living here, I have discovered a few hidden gems. If you are into quirky, oddball attractions, then you will ...

12 things to do in downtown Asheville

Everything bagel and Americano at High Five Coffee in Asheville, North Carolina

9 Charming Small Towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC

Western North Carolina is a beautiful natural region which is home to hundreds of mesmerizing waterfalls and endless miles of tranquil forest trails for hiking and mountain biking. This region is ...

10 Relaxing things to do in Asheville, NC

At one point, Asheville was predominantly known as a low-key, artsy Bohemian city, surrounded by beautiful scenery, with close access to the Blue Ridge mountains. Today, the city is more well known ...

10 Must-See Blue Ridge Parkway Attractions near Asheville, NC

Known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” tourists flock from all over the US to enjoy the immense beauty of this 469 mile long drive. According to the NPS, the Blue Ridge Parkway is ...

15 Amazing Daytrips within an hour of Asheville, NC

Asheville is a popular destination for foodies, beer connoisseurs, art lovers, and history buffs. Known as the “San Francisco of the East,” the city is often praised for its’ ...

Attraction of the Week: Rough Ridge Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway

There are no shortage of dazzling fall color hikes near Asheville. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the region to enjoy one of the country’s longest fall seasons. Late September, the ...

5 Historic Covered Bridges to Check Out this Fall

At one point, there were more than 15,000 covered bridges in the US. According to the Dept. of Transportation, the first covered bridge, The Waterford, was built in Connecticut in 1804. Today, this ...

10 Gorgeous Gardens to Visit

Strolling around a beautiful garden is a great way to add on a bit of nature and relaxation to any vacation experience. There are dozens of fantastic gardens in cities across the US. From exotic ...