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Originally Posted by Mrfriendly
Anyone have experience or information/suggestions with stopping to hike for a day near Blue Ridge Hwy, VA and stay the night on way back north to NJ area? Guessing we drive 12hrs or so and get room in VA for night then hike next day. thanks for your help in advance
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We just drove back to NJ last week. We stayed at Harrah's Cherokee in NC.
Things to do nearby from there website
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: in Cherokee, we simply call it our back yard. Explore the rich biodiversity and cultural history of these age-old mountains.
Enjoy some of the best trout fishing in America on the thirty miles of pristine, freestone streams that run through the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee.
Sequoyah National Golf Club: play a challenging 18-hole round of golf on this magnificent course, complete with breathtaking mountain views.
Blue Ridge Parkway: bike, hike, fish, or simply enjoy the breathtaking view just off the Parkway at Cherokee.
Mingo Falls: take the short, steep hike to see this gorgeous 200 ft. waterfall, on the Qualla Boundary. A visit to Mingo Falls is always one of the most popular suggestions for what to do in Cherokee NC.