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A beautiful, easy, rails to trails greenway, the Swamp Rabbit Trail is a great way to spend an afternoon.
Biking the Swamp Rabbit Trail is a fantastic day out with the kids. It is an easy trail with things to do and see along the way, plus you can eat lunch in nearby Travelers Rest, a cute small town.
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Trestle on the Virginia Creeper Trail near Abingdon, Virginia
For my family, we repeatedly visit Abingdon for two main reasons: biking the Virginia Creeper Trail (a 34 mile rails to trails pathway) and hiking the trails at nearby Grayson Highlands State Park, famous for its soaring mountain views and wild ponies. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy these two wonderful things to do on your next visit to Abingdon, Virginia - when to go, where to stay, and our favorite restaurants in Abingdon.
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View from the Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove is notoriously the busiest area of the Smokies. So what’s a local to do? Fortunately, the good news is that you can bike or walk the loop without cars on Wednesdays from early May to late September. This is one of our favorite things to do in the Smokies, and we share all the details you need to know to enjoy this unique and fun experience.
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Cades Cove. This kind of beautiful scenery is not far from your campground and is why you camp here.
Use this local’s years of experience at gorgeous Cades Cove to find out everything you need to know about camping at Cades Cove Campground. Best campsites, best activities, how to explore the cove without people- all the hacks and know-how I have accumulated over the years to make your family’s trip the best it can be.
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I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend the day looking at scenery like this?
Whether you cycle the entire 109 miles or just rent a bike for an afternoon, the Mickelson Trail is an awesome adventure for the whole family. It is an absolutely gorgeous ride through some of the most beautiful parts of the Black Hills. With 4 train tunnels and over a hundred bridges, not to mention rolling hills, open pastures, and old gold mines dotting the trail, there is plenty to look at and enjoy on the Mickelson Trail!
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The super cool boardwalk section of the River Trail at Ijams Nature Center
Ijams Nature Center is an excellent destination for a little nature time in this busy world, remarkable not only because of its beautiful scenery but also because it is located just 10 minutes from downtown Knoxville. Now part of the Urban Wilderness, Ijams has been offering all kinds of outdoor activities for all kinds of ages of Knoxvillians for years. Spend an hour, spend a day with kids young, old, or both-- you won’t be disappointed at Ijams.
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The Third Creek Greenway in Knoxville, TN.
Biking Third Creek Greenway makes an outstanding outdoor outing with the family. It is easy to get to, has playgrounds, gardens, and pretty scenery to enjoy as well as nearby restaurants to add in lunch or a frozen treat for everyone. It has everything you need to make this a favorite activity for everyone!
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One of the most picturesque sections of the Maryville/ Alcoa Greenway, near the Alcoa Duck Pond
The Maryville/Alcoa Greenway is a wonderful place to take the family out for a day’s ride. At 9 miles long, you can ride long enough to work up an appetite for some delicious food at one of the many places in either Maryville or Alcoa. Or bring a picnic and hang out in one of the parks along the greenway while the kids explore the fun playgrounds. There is something for everyone and it’s one of our family’s favorite activities!
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Downtown Greenville
Looking for someplace new to discover but only have a weekend to spend? Look no further than Greenville, South Carolina. Repeatedly making “best of” lists because of its amazing restaurant scene and the fantastic Swamp Rabbit Trail, your family will have a fabulous weekend of fun in this charming small city.
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The pretty and walkable streets of downtown Louisville outside the Louisville Slugger Museum and Kentucky Science Center.
You won’t have any trouble filling your weekend with fun in Louisville, whether you are here in winter or summer, rain or shine, or you have teenagers or toddlers. There is a plethora of activities, from hands-on museums to underground zip lines, and lots of tasty restaurants to try. But maybe the best thing about Louisville is its fairly compact size-- most attractions are within several blocks of each other, making your sight- seeing a breeze. Park the car for the weekend and enjoy yourself in this awesome city!
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