Duck out of the Southern heat and visit in spring or fall.
Getting there
Planes
Charlotte Douglas Airport, around a two-hour drive, is the closest international hub. Domestic airport Asheville – a mere 20-minute drive – has connections with major cities throughout the US.
Automobiles
You’ll need a car, not just because of the mighty national parkland surrounding Asheville, but because the Blue Ridge Parkway is a black-top just begging to be cruised along.