A Bryson City Christmas in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains – 2Travel Dads

Bryson City Christmas - 2TravelDads

If you haven’t heard of Bryson City, North Carolina before, I wouldn’t be surprised, but you no doubt have heard of all the reasons it’s a famous vacation destination. Located in the Smoky Mountains, and including an entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bryson City is both an outdoorsy destination and THE Christmas town you didn’t know you needed. We’re going to tell you all about enjoying a Bryson City Christmas, including the Polar Express train.

A Bryson City Christmas in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains

We’ve got our favorite Christmassy activities for you and some tips for visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the off-season. You’ll find that Bryson City is a great destination in fall and winter for just relaxing, and it’ll really put you into the holiday spirit if you’re planning a visit in December.

Our family always enjoys doing a corn maze and visiting farms during the fall, but did you know that some farms go full-holiday for Christmas? Christmas in Bryson City stretches from the decorated downtown to the local farms, and Darnell Farms is awesome for holiday lights and activities.

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A Perfect Weekend in Lesbian Asheville – Our Taste for Life

Lesbian Asheville - Our Taste for Life

A Perfect Weekend in Lesbian Asheville – 3 Day Itinerary

If you’re planning the ultimate weekend in lesbian Asheville, you’re in the right place! In this guide, guest blogger Polly Clover shares a perfect 3 Day Asheville weekend itinerary filled with outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and delicious food.

Along with Charleston, SC, Asheville is one of my favourite places to spend a long weekend. I love its laid-back vibe, welcoming locals, and fun activities.

There are so many different things to see and do packed into a somewhat small city, which makes it an ideal destination for all kinds of travellers.

In fact, I’ve gone to Asheville alone as well as with family, friends, and my partner. All experiences were unique and memorable!

This beautiful western North Carolina mountain city is most known for the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Biltmore Estate. It’s also home to some of the best craft beer, a vibrant art scene, and friendly people.

Whether you’re planning a relaxing vacation, a romantic getaway, an exciting adventure, or a North Carolina road trip, Asheville is the perfect place to go.

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Inn on Mill Creek – Gay Friendly Pisgah National Forest B&B

Inn on Mill Creek - Pisgah National Forest Gay Friendly B&B / Gay Friendly Pisgah National Forest B&B

Gay Friendly Pisgah National Forest B&B

On 7+ private wooded acres in Pisgah National Forest between the towns of Old Fort and Black Mountain, NC, and 25 minutes east of Asheville, the Inn on Mill Creek is a licensed five-room Bed & Breakfast where guests come to relax and connect with nature. 

At our gay friendly Pisgah National Forest B&B, guests can get some “nature therapy” by enjoying different garden spaces, outdoor sculptures, a boardwalk through a half-acre wetland area, a deck adjacent to the small pond on the property, and a walking labyrinth. Across the road is the Inn’s half-century-old apple orchard currently undergoing rehabilitation. The Inn is also one of a handful of private properties on the North Carolina Birding Trail’s Mountains Region. Our neighbors have names like Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Pileated Woodpecker and Swainson’s Warbler, and our night is lit by stars, not neon. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating allows for admiring nature in four distinct seasons. 

The Inn’s five large guest rooms are decorated and named with inspiration from Pisgah National Forest surrounding the Inn. Each have their own private bath.

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Lesbian North Carolina Road Trip – Our Taste for Life

Lesbian North Carolina Road Trip - Our Taste for Life

North Carolina is home to some of the most incredible places on the East Coast. It’s a state steeped with history, it’s home to the infamous Blue Ridge Parkway (which offers unmatched views), and its coast features pristine beaches.

With its endless gorgeous scenery, delicious food, kind locals, and excellent hikes, it can be tough deciding exactly where to go in N.C. However, since I’ve spent time living and travelling here, I put together this article to share all the best spots along the route.

Planning a lesbian North Carolina Road Trip

Whether you’re looking to relax, explore, or both, a lesbian North Carolina road trip has it all. So get ready for the ultimate N.C. road trip to 8 unique cities along with their best sites and activities.

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Inn on Mill Creek – Pisgah National Forest Gay Friendly B&B

Inn on Mill Creek - Pisgah National Forest Gay Friendly B&B

Pisgah National Forest Gay Friendly B&B

On 7+ private wooded acres in Pisgah National Forest between the towns of Old Fort and Black Mountain, NC, and 25 minutes east of Asheville, the Inn on Mill Creek is a licensed five-room Bed & Breakfast where guests come to relax and connect with nature. 

At our Pisgah National Forest gay friendly B&B, guests can get some “nature therapy” by enjoying different garden spaces, outdoor sculptures, a boardwalk through a half-acre wetland area, a deck adjacent to the small pond on the property, and a walking labyrinth. Across the road is the Inn’s half-century-old apple orchard currently undergoing rehabilitation. The Inn is also one of a handful of private properties on the North Carolina Birding Trail’s Mountains Region. Our neighbors have names like Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Pileated Woodpecker and Swainson’s Warbler, and our night is lit by stars, not neon. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating allows for admiring nature in four distinct seasons. 

The Inn’s five large guest rooms are decorated and named with inspiration from Pisgah National Forest surrounding the Inn. Each have their own private bath.

See the Inn on Mill Creek Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Old Fort Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Inn on Mill Creek – Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Old Fort, North Carolina

Inn on Mill Creek - Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast in Old Fort, North Carolina

INN ON MILL CREEK: NATIONAL FOREST B&B NEAR BLACK MOUNTAIN

The Inn on Mill Creek, located on over seven private acres two miles within North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, offers the perfect balance of secluded privacy and close proximity to sightseeing, shops and dining in Black Mountain and Asheville.

Many of the Inn’s seven spacious rooms are popular with couples looking to get away for a few days. The 600-square-foot Lake View room in the Main House boasts a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows for a spectacular view. The Lake View also features a private screened porch to take in the sights and sounds of the forest, a gas fireplace, king bed and a jetted tub with steam shower.

The North Terrace room in the Main House, with its private entrance through a set of French doors and private room with large jetted hot tub, is another popular choice for a couples’ getaway. A four poster queen bed, full bath, gas fireplace and views of the woods and orchard are just some of the features of this beautiful room located on the north side of the Inn.

Our three Lake House rooms have two-person Jacuzzi tubs and gas fireplaces, making them a frequent destination for romantic weekend trips. Additionally, the rooms in the Lake House have direct access to a full guest kitchen as well as sliding glass doors to a shared deck overlooking our little mountain lake.

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NC Eastern Mountains Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Inn on Mill Creek – North Carolina Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast

Inn on Mill Creek

The Inn on Mill Creek, located on over seven private acres two miles within North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, offers the perfect balance of secluded privacy and close proximity to sightseeing, shops and dining in Black Mountain and Asheville.

Many of the Inn’s seven spacious rooms are popular with couples looking to get away for a few days. The 600-square-foot Lake View room in the Main House boasts a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows for a spectacular view. The Lake View also features a private screened porch to take in the sights and sounds of the forest, a gas fireplace, king bed and a jetted tub with steam shower.

The North Terrace room in the Main House, with its private entrance through a set of French doors and private room with large jetted hot tub, is another popular choice for a couples’ getaway. A four poster queen bed, full bath, gas fireplace and views of the woods and orchard are just some of the features of this beautiful room located on the north side of the Inn.

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North Carolina Mountains Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Engadine Inn And Cabins At Honey Hill – Asheville Gay Bed & Breakfast

Engadine Inn And Cabins At Honey Hill - Asheville Gay Bed & Breakfast

Thinking about a vacation or holiday escape to Asheville and the surrounding mountains of Western North Carolina? Consider staying with us at Engadine Inn And Cabins At Honey Hill for your special visit to one of the Southeast’s most popular LGBT tourism destinations!

Unique among the community of Bed and Breakfast properties in and around Asheville, NC, Engadine Inn And Cabins offers two styles of lodging accommodations. In the Inn, we offer five guest rooms with private baths in a traditional bed and breakfast format where room stays are complemented with daily breakfast service. These rooms feature the old world charm of a Queen Ann styled Victorian mansion where period furnishings, rich linens, claw footed tubs and luxurious bath products provide guests with a sumptuous setting for romance or relaxation.

Elsewhere on the twelve-acre property, we offer guests a more private, mountain getaway in six fully furnished cabins. One and two bedroom cabins are available and each comes with its own completely outfitted full-sized kitchen in which guests are free to prepare their own meals.

All of our accommodations feature fireplaces (operated seasonally) and dramatic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Davis House – Davis, North Carolina Vacation Rental

Davis House - Davis, North Carolina

The Davis House (1898) is a renovated home in the historic fishing community of Davis, NC. Originally built by Lorenzo T. Murphy the home was purchased by Alvin Davis in 1935 and was moved to the present site.

The house has remained in the family for over 80 years. Come visit Davis House as part of your experience to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina.

The Rental rate is for the entire house.

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North Carolina Coast Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Brookside Mountain Mist Inn – Waynesville, North Carolina

Brookside Mountain Mist Inn

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay:

What makes our Waynesville bed and breakfast lodging different? At Brookside Mountain Mist Inn, you’ll find luxury accommodations combined with over-sized immaculate guest rooms, 3 course gourmet breakfasts, privacy, a quiet park-like setting, and a wonderfully convenient location near the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Biltmore and plenty of things to do.

Enjoy our Blue Ridge Mountain views from our terrace. Browse our downtown Waynesville shops and galleries. Savor a variety of cuisine in many nearby restaurants. Play golf next door. Or take a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway, just four miles away from our front door. Hike, bike, raft, kayak and fish with lofty mountains (including legendary Cold Mountain), waterfalls and scenic rivers.

After exploring the Smokey Mountains for the day, relax peacefully at our quiet oasis with five spacious, tastefully decorated rooms, each with private bath, fireplace, sitting area and cable TV. Each of our guestrooms is beautifully furnished and include the “little extras” to be expected at a luxury inn or hotel such as soft robes, hair dryers, iron and bath amenities. Awake to a three-course breakfast outside on the terrace (weather permitting) and be greeted by songbirds and playful squirrels near the lily pond and waterfall.

Our park-like setting includes several quiet areas where guests can relax and enjoy our cool mountain breezes, whether it’s from the double hammock by the brook, rocking chairs on the terrace or the cozy glider facing the sunset over the mountains. Inside, relax in a large living room by the fireplace or play one of the games from our rainy day closet. Help yourself to soft drinks, bottled water, snacks and fresh-baked afternoon pastries.

Just a mile away, you’ll find Main Street in downtown Waynesville, a shopper’s paradise with art galleries, antiques, clothing, jewelry and great food. Whether you’re looking for a souvenir or high-end furniture, or just window-shopping, the rewards of a stroll along the brick sidewalks are plentiful. Enjoy the quaint and relaxed atmosphere; take a break and put the bags down at one of several cafes. Head down the hill to Frog Level, the revitalized railroad district, for even more galleries and furniture shops.

Our five large guest rooms in our Waynesville B&B are all located on the ground floor. Amenities in all rooms include heater and a/c, wifi internet access, ceiling fans, alarm clocks, mini fridges, housekeeping, and much more.

We also have a library of books and magazines about local activities and sightseeing, plus novels to enjoy in a rocking chair or by a fire.

Coming to western North Carolina? Come stay with us in Waynesville at Brookside Mountain Mist Inn!

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Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals in North Carolina