Carolina Day Trip Exploration

How can I day trip along the Carolina borders amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains - let me count the ways! The amount of fun that can be had and the many adventures that one can undertake in the course of a weekend day trip is as endless and varied as your imagination in our ever welcoming mountain vacation destination in this lush green paradise that we are fortunate to call home. Whether you're here for the weekend or for the duration, peruse our Carolina Getaways web site for a list of places to go and things to do to enjoy the mountains and rivers of the Upstate South Carolina/Western North Carolina area.

Historic treasures abound in the North and South Carolina mountains in Western Carolina. Take time out for a little history lesson during your getaway visit by exploring our historic districts, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Antebellum homes, log cabins, country cottages, or mountain chalets are just some of the architectural delights that await you in our unique high country cities and towns. Not sure what you want to do on your spontaneous day trip away from your metropolitan lifestyle? Brochures for driving or walking tours are available at the many Welcome Centers throughout our Blue Ridge Mountain resort areas that are strategically placed for your convenience as you travel from one county to the next. Or if you are planning a day trip a few weeks from now, give us a ring and we will put a packet in the mail to you to assist you in firming up your travel plans. Then again, the best trips can often time be that spontaneous non-planned "follow your nose" in an adventuresome fashion along that winding secondary mountain road that road signs assert will lead you to that hidden waterfall or covered bridge. Spontaneity is the theme here in the Blue Ridge to so many of our day tripping travelers looking for the first time upon vibrant vistas at each new venue in their exploratory meanderings. Pack a picnic basket, grab the kids, jump in the car, and hit the high road to your very own customized adventure mini-vacation right here in your own back yard just driving along the Heritage Corridor.

If you can’t find an activity or hobby within these web pages or more specifically can’t find the mountain biking route or backpacking trail we've failed to list with our geographic area of influence, or any of the planned indoor or outdoor day trip activities you are looking for, don’t be bashful - give us a ring and if we can’t answer your question, we will most assuredly do our level best to put you in touch with the appropriate local expert or resource that can. Your peak travel experience is our business and we take your willingness to choose our specific geographic vacation destination seriously. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your travel needs. Our local hospitality industry associates feel the same.