As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.
On a clear day, you can see Mt. Mitchell and miles of Smoky Mountain Vistas on what has been deemed “the crown jewel of the Appalachian Trail.” Intersecting at the top, Max Patch is referred to as a ‘bald,’ a Southern Appalachian term to refer to a hilltop without a single tree. While Max Patch isn’t naturally this way (it was cleared for grazing in the 1800s) it still makes for a more than an idyllic getaway.
Editor’s Note: While visitors are allowed during open hours, camping and fires are prohibited.