Home to the starting point of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, and blanketed by the Chattahoochee National Forest, North Georgia is a hiker’s paradise.

With more than two hundred vineyards and wineries, Virginia has made its mark as a wine country destination. For a manageable getaway, we’ve outlined how to drink your way through the Shenandoah Valley.

Fresh air, luxurious amenities, and hearty meals await at this mountainside resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. 

From Italian to Appalachian, the food scene in Marion County, West Virginia is not to be missed.

We’ve got your route charted: Ten stops to uncover the surprises of a state that’s been hiding in plain sight.