Road trip from Albany to Asheville

Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!

One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial history.

New York State's longest continually-running theater.

The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.

Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.

Clove Spring at MNL Farm offers an unrivaled adventure in Clay Target Shooting Sports. Our premier Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays course & Five Stand offers novices & experts alike a unique & safe experience at our world-class facility. Established in 1963 and built by the famous Winchester Repeating Arms Company, we offer guests the opportunity to participate in clay sports with private, experienced instruction.

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For over 50 years, PEEC has successfully cultivated an appreciation and love of nature in the tens of thousands of annual visitors, which include school groups, informal learning groups, families, adult learners, professionals, and the general public. PEEC’s residential environmental education campus is located in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA, within the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC is an exceptional place for customized field trips and retreats for schools, groups, and families. PEEC is also open to the public; our program calendar has something for everyone and our hiking trails are free and available year-round.

Experience the thrill of snowtubing year-round at Pocono Mountain Villas by Exploria Resorts. Blue Lightning, the only all season tubing facility in the Pocono Mountains, offers a Magic Carpet lift and two 400 foot tubing lanes. Ride to the top, walk off, and start tubing by sitting down on the tube and gliding down on the special runs that allow tubing without snow or water. Participants must be at least 4 years old and 40 inches tall. Exploria is a CARD ONLY resort.

This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.

Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.

Wolf Sanctuary of PA is dedicated to providing as near a natural life home to the wolves and wolf hybrids that live here. We hope to share educational information with our visitors and introduce you to the world of the wolf.

Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was “the handsomest building I ever saw”. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.

An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.

Please call for Reservations! Off The Grid Mountain Adventures is the area’s only outdoor adventure park and features zip lines, a gravity-defying giant swing, a tower in the sky standing 60 feet from which you can zip, belay, or take the Leap of Faith, a go-kart race track, and UTV tours.

Are you ready to experience one of the most fun things to do in the Banner Elk / Beech Mountain / Sugar Mountain area? This is sure to be one of the greatest adventures of your vacation! In this exciting guided tour, you'll rent and drive your own three-seater UTV on one of the most beautiful mountains on the east coast. You'll see streams, wildlife and some absolutely gorgeous views. All guests who come out will also receive discounts at our adventure park in Elizabethton, TN where we feature the only 3,000 foot zipline in the area, as well as BASE jumping off our 60 foot tower, and the icing on the cake: our giant swing, where you're hoisted 50 feet in the air! When you pull the release, you'll truly know what it feels like to be weightless for a moment before swinging at 50 mph. We're proud to offer the best value in the country, and we look forward to adventuring with you soon!

Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.

Lexington Glassworks, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, was born out of the desire to create timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century-old techniques with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. The gallery features high-quality custom lighting and handmade glass for any budget. Lexington Glassworks is a makers studio where the public is invited to view the artists at work.

Largest model railroad in western North Carolina housed in the historic 1902 train depot in Hendersonville, NC. A 100' X 20' HO scale model railroad based on western North Carolina in the mid 1900s fills most of the depot and a real caboose sits just outside. Artifacts from real railroads are on display throughout the depot. The club has a 60' X 12' outdoor G scale layout that is very popular. Inside, there is also a separate Thomas the Tank train layout for young engineers to operate, a telegraph and an old engine name Pauline. For those interested, we also offer a scavenger hunt. Just ask one of us for a copy. The Apple Valley Model Railroad is open to the public Wednesdays 1 to 3 and Saturdays 10 to 2. Admission is free, and donations are greatly appreciated.

Art Gallery, Music Venue, Tattoo Studio, Art Education