Fodor's the Carolinas & Georgia (21st Edition)
Fodor's
Language: English
Pages: 959
ISBN: 2:00290800
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Overview
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, including the Great Smoky Mountains, Charleston, and Savannah. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from Asheville to Atlanta
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
GORGEOUS FEATURES on plantations, lighthouses, and beaches
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip
outdoor picnic grounds and bar, Bywater is close to the French Broad River and near the River Arts District. Bring your own food and cook it on one of the charcoal grills beside the bar, or buy from a local food truck. Some folks tube down the French Broad River and stop here for a cold one. | 796 Riverside Dr., North Metro | 828/232–6967 | www.bywaterbar.com | Daily 2–2. Grey Eagle. Situated in the River Arts District area, Grey Eagle features popular local and regional bands four or five
where he grows hops and raises cows on spent brewing grain. | 342 Mountain Industrial Dr. | 828/883–2337 | brew.oskarblues.com/breweries/brevard. Where to Eat and Stay Hobnob. $$$ | ECLECTIC | You can hobnob with friends old and new at this casual spot in a colorfully painted house near downtown. Lunch is on the lighter side, with seafood, salads, and sandwiches. Dinner features many seafood dishes, including Maryland crabcakes and seared salmon with polenta, but there are also several steaks,
(AVL), about 60 miles east of the Cherokee entrance. On the Tennessee side, the closest major airport is Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 45 miles west of the Sugarlands entrance. Airport Information Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). | 61 Terminal Dr., off I–26, | Fletcher | www.flyavl.com. Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). | 2025 Alcoa Hwy., | Alcoa | 865/342–3000 | www.tys.org. Car Travel The nearest sizable city to the park in North Carolina is Asheville. This hip,
of the Inn at Middleton Place or Folly Beach. From Middleton, you’ll glide down the Ashley River and through brackish creeks in the Lowcountry’s only State Scenic River Corridor. Naturalists tell you about the wetlands and the river’s cultural history. It’s not uncommon to spot an alligator, but thankfully they take no interest in kayakers. Tours last two hours (reservations essential) and cost $45 per person. Both single and tandem kayaks are available starting at $30, including all safety gear.
part of the Penn School Historic District, which includes old burial grounds and Gantt Cottage, where Martin Luther King Jr. stayed. At York W. Bailey Museum, see Gullah indigo stamping, wood-burning art, and sweetgrass basket-making demonstrations. Gullah Grub restaurant features authentic Lowcountry cooking. Days 5 and 6: Charleston (2½ hours by car from Hilton Head Island) Charleston’s status as the South’s foodie capital gives the city a delicious layer of appeal atop all the art,