The mountains are calling, and I must go.
With the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains less than two hours away, there is no excuse not to escape Cola for some fresh mountain air on a fall weekend getaway during peak foliage season.
We picked out some Airbnbs – all within a few hours from Cola – with access to hiking, fire pits, cute mountain towns + pretty leaves. Pack up your flannels.
📷 The Instagrammable cabin in the woods
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📍 Zirconia, N.C. | 2 hrs from Cola | 2 bed/1 bath | 6 guests | Entire cabin $300
🗺 What’s around: Apple picking at Sky Top Orchard, Green River Gorge, Historic Downtown Flat Rock, Carl Sandburg’s home
👩🎤 Renovated Scandinavian stable for the artsy couple
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📍 Taylors, S.C. | ~1.5 hrs from Cola | Studio | 2 guests | Entire cabin $72
🗺 What’s around: Downtown Travelers Rest (Tandem Creperie + Sunrift Adventures), Furman University
🍹 Historic Victorian with serious Southern charm
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📍 Greenville, S.C. | ~1.5 hrs from Cola | Private room | 2 guests | $80
🗺 What’s around: Downtown Greenville (Falls Park, restaurants, Heritage Green), Greenville Zoo (and that front porch 🙌)
🚵 A cabin in the mountains close to outdoor adventure
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📍 Saluda, N.C. | ~2 hrs from Cola | 1 bed apt. | 2 guests | Entire house $75
🗺 What’s around: Green River Adventures (kayaking, waterfall rappelling, intense hiking), The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour, Pearson’s Falls and Glen (scenic, lowkey hiking)
🌄 A place to enjoy the views from the couch
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📍 Paris Mountain | ~2 hrs from Cola | 3 bed/3 bath | 6 guests | Entire house $345
🗺 What’s around: Paris Mountain State Park, Downtown Greenville, Greenville Zoo, Swamp Rabbit Trail
This weekend, Sam + I are heading out to my fav mountain vacation spot, Highlands, N.C., for Highlands Food and Wine Festival. Since in-town Airbnbs can be a bit pricey in Highlands, we found a cute cottage on Airbnb in Franklin, N.C. (~20 min. from downtown).
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If you’re feeling inspired for a last-min trip after viewing all of these sweet mountain homes, there’s still tickets available for a few of Highlands Food and Wine Festival’s signature events – like Friday’s Truckin’ ft. six local food trucks, craft cocktails + live music and Saturday’s A Generous Pour ft. the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Follow along on our Instagram story this weekend as we hike, dine, sip n’ shop our way through the Highlands.
– Beth
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