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Picture Perfect Discoveries

Picture Perfect Discoveries

Regular price $65.00 USD
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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Ready for a little mountain meandering? Picturesque historic spots, unique destinations to grab a bite to eat, and a couple charming towns are on your to-do list.

Trip Highlights

  • Historic sites & fun facts galore
  • A moderate waterfall trail
  • Local breweries for a flight
  • Easy-to-explore outdoor destinations
  • A unique pit stop that holds a world record

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This trip is best done Wednesday - Saturday throughout the year. We do not recommend traveling between Sunday and Tuesday.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Photographers
  • Active Families
  • Weekend Getaways

Itinerary

STOP 1

Your first stop has a little bit of everything. From picturesque historic buildings to an easy trail, you'll definitely want to get your camera ready! Drive to the second stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 2

Pop into a local cafe for a quick caffeine hit on your way over to a two-of-a-kind outdoor spot. Drive time to your third stop is 20-35 minutes depending on what you choose.

STOP 3

It's time to choose your own culinary adventure! No matter where you eat, you'll have to stop in at one of our favorite funky roadside stops. Drive time to the fourth stop is 30 minutes.

STOP 4

A roadside shop, brewery visit or an outdoor adventure awaits you. This little mountain town is not to be missed.

Region

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Can depart from

Charlotte Area, Winston-Salem Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Bring a bunch of quarters ($1.50 needed per person)
  • An Ice Pack and Cooler
  • Walking Shoes
  • Sunscreen (lots of easy outdoor activities)
  • Water
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Camera

Additional Details

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Charlotte*:

4 hours / 192 miles

From Winston-Salem*:

4 hours and 5 minutes / 211 miles

From Asheville*:

4 hours and 38 minutes / 241 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip is best done between Wednesday - Saturday throughout the year.

This trip can be done on a Sunday - Tuesday; however, there are a few optional suggestions that are closed.

We recommend leaving anytime between 9:00 and 9:30 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

This trip is somewhat pet-friendly! At every stop, there will be at least one option for you to explore with your furry friend. Please note that most of our eatery suggestions will only allow dogs on outdoor patios. We recommend coordinating with the weather or being prepared to grab takeout and picnic!

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: No fee

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: No fee

*Please note: gas, tolls, and food may be additional costs.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

Customer Reviews

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Cathy Richards
Nice Surprises

It was fun to find out some historical places right near home. We also went to a place that curb appeal would not have drawn us in if we didn't have it on our itinerary. We would have missed out!

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Tracy
Overall, how would you rate this trip?:
Excellent! I would definitely recommend this trip
It was OK, I might not recommend it to others
Rate how active the trip was:
Very active
Male
Rate how accessible the trip was:
Very accessible
40 to 60 years old
Rate how 'unique' the stops were:
Yes, very unique!
Not really
Picture Perfect Discoveries

My husband and I did this as a night getaway and had such a blast. We actually put our phones down, no work talk, no kid talk. We went on a date just the two of us and took the time to get to know each other all over again while experiencing stops along the way that we would never have thought to go to. We experienced an old Mill, a covered bridge from the 1800’s, beautiful water falls, mom n pop shops along the way and great food from the recommended restaurants. We ended in Boone where we stayed at one of the recommended hotels. Had such a blast and really reconnected as husband and wife of almost 30 years. We have since purchased the Antique adventure and the weekend in Asheville that I plan to do a girls weekend with my adult daughters. Well worth the money.

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anonymous
Overall, how would you rate this trip?:
Excellent! I would definitely recommend this trip
It was OK, I might not recommend it to others
Rate how active the trip was:
Very active
Male
Rate how accessible the trip was:
Very accessible
40 to 60 years old
Rate how 'unique' the stops were:
Yes, very unique!
Not really
Unreal way to spend the day!

as a self-proclaimed history nerd I was so in love with the first two stops. It was such a relaxing way start the day before a more adventurous afternoon. They weren't kidding when they said they found the most unique roadside stop! Wish I lived closer to make it a regular part of my day.