Getting Here
Whether it’s by way of Asheville or Atlanta, we have the sights and experiences — and of course the road trip playlist — to enjoy along the way.
The Short Way
Est. time 1:30 hours
From Asheville Regional Airport, take state highway 280 southwest and until it joins U.S. route 64 and climb 2,000 feet up onto the temperate Appalachian plateau.
Highlights:
Pop over to this quaint mountain town
Asheville, NC
Take a dip in this resort community
Sapphire, NC
An epic view, right off Highway 64
Visit the cozy neighbor of Highlands
The Long Way
Est. time 3 hours
If you’re flying into the larger Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, take interstate 85 north out of town until it branches and becomes interstate 985 / U.S. route 23, which eventually climbs up onto the plateau and meanders into Highlands.
Highlights:
Tallulah Falls, GA
A view worth pulling over for
Zip through the forest
Rollercoaster your way through the woods
Will break for rolling green hills
A local gem for Carolina BBQ
