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Mister Twister

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Jun 21, 2012 12:33 PM
My wife and I are driving Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway next week. I was wondering if any OCers have done this, and what are some of the must sees. We have a crapload of information from the internet and AAA, but obviously are not going to be able to hit everything. Is there anything that stuck out to you that you would recommend to others? And, we want to try to stay away from the tourist traps.

Thanks for your help.
Jun 21, 2012 12:33pm
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Jun 21, 2012 1:05 PM
I drive it 3 times a year. Never stop. I've always wanted to check out the distilleries. Also the national Corvette museum is not far from there. I hope you have fun.
Jun 21, 2012 1:05pm
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Jun 21, 2012 1:54 PM
I hiked on the blue ridge parkway a bit when I was a kid. It was really nice. Unfortunately I don't remember anything about the where or how. Only that I really liked it.
Jun 21, 2012 1:54pm
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Jun 21, 2012 2:26 PM
Hiked some trails on the BRP twice in the last three months just outside of Brevard, NC. Great trails there if you are into hiking, lots of waterfalls in that area as well.
Jun 21, 2012 2:26pm
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Jun 21, 2012 2:50 PM
I can't understand why anyone would jump out of a perfectly fine airplane
Jun 21, 2012 2:50pm
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Jun 21, 2012 2:53 PM
If you want to go to the beach with nothing commercial then try Topsail Island NC
Love that place.
www.cbcoastline.com
click on rentals to look into condos
Jun 21, 2012 2:53pm
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Jun 21, 2012 3:09 PM
martyirish;1207531 wrote:If you want to go to the beach with nothing commercial then try Topsail Island NC
Love that place.
www.cbcoastline.com
click on rentals to look into condos
What the hell does this have to do with the op? Seriously, WTF?
Jun 21, 2012 3:09pm
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Sonofanump

Jun 21, 2012 3:32 PM
j_crazy;1207336 wrote:I drive it 3 times a year. Never stop. I've always wanted to check out the distilleries. Also the national Corvette museum is not far from there. I hope you have fun.
Really? I thought the Museum is over my Bowling Green, Ky.

Skyline is Virginia. Big Meadows is hit or miss for dinner. The Caverns on I-81 are pretty cool.
Jun 21, 2012 3:32pm
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martyirish

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Jun 22, 2012 6:58 AM
-Society-;1207545 wrote:What the hell does this have to do with the op? Seriously, WTF?
you know what
shut the hell up
Jun 22, 2012 6:58am
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Mister Twister

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Jun 22, 2012 11:12 AM
-Society-;1207545 wrote:What the hell does this have to do with the op? Seriously, WTF?
You know, I was curious as well. I will keep Topsail Island in mind, if I ever decide to go to the coast. I will also keep the Corvette Museum in mind, if I am actually in Kentucky. Right now, we are just planning on being in the mountains, driving the whole parkway, from Front Royal, VA to Cherokee, NC. Thanks for the suggestions.
Jun 22, 2012 11:12am
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Sonofanump

Jun 22, 2012 11:20 AM
Mister Twister;1208903 wrote:Front Royal, VA to Cherokee, NC. Thanks for the suggestions.
If you have never been to Monticello, it is only a half hour east of the parkway.
Jun 22, 2012 11:20am
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Mister Twister

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Jun 22, 2012 12:06 PM
Sonofanump;1208913 wrote:If you have never been to Monticello, it is only a half hour east of the parkway.
We are considering Monticello. Thanks for the suggestion.
Jun 22, 2012 12:06pm
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Sonofanump

Jun 22, 2012 12:11 PM
Mister Twister;1208989 wrote:We are considering Monticello. Thanks for the suggestion.
If so, eat at the Miche Inn, Old style (1800's) food with fried chicken.
Jun 22, 2012 12:11pm
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Bob Dole

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Jun 22, 2012 12:19 PM
Mister Twister;1207282 wrote:My wife and I are driving Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway next week.
I eat Skyline once or twice a week. I normally get a 4-way with onions.

In this neck of the woods (Washington, LOL) we don't have any Skyline. :(

Hope this helps.
Jun 22, 2012 12:19pm
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Mister Twister

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Jun 22, 2012 12:20 PM
Thanks. Will do.
Jun 22, 2012 12:20pm
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Jun 22, 2012 4:04 PM
martyirish;1208658 wrote:you know what
shut the hell up
Easy now, Marty. Stay on track and we won't have these problems.
Jun 22, 2012 4:04pm
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Jun 22, 2012 5:05 PM
Sonofanump;1207587 wrote:Really? I thought the Museum is over my Bowling Green, Ky.

Skyline is Virginia. Big Meadows is hit or miss for dinner. The Caverns on I-81 are pretty cool.

Maybe I'm thinking of a different road.
Jun 22, 2012 5:05pm
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Jun 22, 2012 11:04 PM
j_crazy;1209398 wrote:Maybe I'm thinking of a different road.
Yes, it's called Interstate 65.
Jun 22, 2012 11:04pm
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Jun 22, 2012 11:06 PM
-Society-;1209676 wrote:Yes, it's called Interstate 65.

Best. Post. Ever.
Jun 22, 2012 11:06pm
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Jun 22, 2012 11:50 PM
-Society-;1209676 wrote:Yes, it's called Interstate 65.

Negative, blue grass parkway.
Jun 22, 2012 11:50pm
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Jun 23, 2012 12:01 AM
Take a can of fix a flat.
Jun 23, 2012 12:01am
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Jun 23, 2012 12:08 AM
j_crazy;1209701 wrote:Negative, blue grass parkway.
The map that got me there must have been labeled wrong, and the actual roads. That pisses me off.
Jun 23, 2012 12:08am