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Originally Posted by als2052
Planning to go there next month plus do the Dragon, Cherahola and Blue Ridge Pkwy.
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Just got back yesterday - Bowling Green museum & plant tour was great - Super 8 Hotel which is on same exit (28) is taking reservations for Sept 2009 although rates are unknown at this time (someone has already booked 20 rooms at this time). Dinner @ Montana Grille was great as usual.
Drove Tail of the Dragon at night and in the wet (what a hoot) - Microtel Suites in Robbinsville is still a great place to spend the night.
Drove 129 to start of Blue Ridge Parkway (great ride). Blue Ridge Pkyw was socked in with clouds so was only able to do a couple miles due to almost zero visibility (big dissapointment) - plan was to drive the parkway throught NC but guess it will have to wait until next time when I do the Virginia leg.
Ran up to Mt. Airy, NC (birthplace of Andy Griffith & Donna Fargo) - beautiful little town with very friendly people.
Due to all weather encountered, my silver beauty was a mess when I got home (took 6 hours to get her back in show condition) but all in all it was worth it.
Looking forward to living in those "neck of the woods" someday.