There are several colorful options for visitors to South Carolina including a suggested tour starting at the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway, off I-85 at the Georgia/South Carolina border. The low, soft hills provide a brilliant view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in full color. Continue through the heart of Sumter National Forest and experience a zip line canopy tour, a restful canoe trip, or the excitement of a mini white-water rafting trip on the Wildwater Scenic River. All of these will not only give a great South Carolina experience, but also provide a great view of the fall foliage. A three- day suggested tour is found at discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/fall-itinerary-through-the-upstate. For history buffs, view the homes of four of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the site of the Battle of Cowpens, (a decisive victory for the Patriots in the Revolutionary war), and other sites. The link for the sites that can be seen along the Cherokee Foothills is discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/historic-sites-to-explore-along-scs-cherokee-foothills-scenic-highway. The tour of homes belonging to the signers of the Declaration of Independence can be found at discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/visit-4-historic-homes-of-south-carolinas-declaration-of-independence-signers.
Tennessee
Famous for Dollywood, Tennessee has much to recommend for a fall tour. Typical peak periods for fall foliage are in the Northeastern Mountain Ranges the last two weeks in October. Color across Tennessee peaks from east to west and can be seen from mid-October to late-November, making the western part of the state great for a Thanksgiving tour. After taking a drive through the Great Smoky Mountains, visiting the historical steam engines of the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad is an educational experience. Children ride free, and the rides can be booked on-line at gsmr.com. For more places to see near Dollywood, visit tripadvisor.com and explore Pigeon Force, Tennessee. A tour through these states in the Southeast provides great opportunity to see the fall colors, local color from historical sites, unique shopping experiences, amusement parks and national parks. The journey in these cases can be just as enjoyable as reaching the destination!
Penni Bulten is a homeschooling mom who is fascinated with the Founding Fathers and their faith. She can be reached at [email protected].
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