The drivers are good about explaining each point of interest along the route. Our hotel was near…read morethe visitors center and we were able to walk there. There was no sidewalk as the entrance is in the back of the building. Plenty of parking if you drive there. We had to walk in the road. The stops were communicated but not well marked and no map to show exactly where they were located. We had tried walking to a stop but with no specific street address it was not possible. We returned to the place we were dropped off at a few minutes before the time the trolley was scheduled to leave and the trolley was pulling out. We were able to flag down the driver to finish our tour. The pass is good for 2 days so we may try to return to another area although it might be simpler to just drive. If Gray line posts maps with specific locations and adds a walkway at the visitors center it would vastly improve the experience.

Looking for a way to see the city and get some good info. This tour checked all the boxes. Our…read moredriver Matt was cool. Fun information. Highly recommend this tour. Very much worth the price.

The Smith-McDowell House is Asheville's oldest mansion. It is currently available for self guided…read moretours by appointment only through their website. Tickets are currently $10. The house is currently part of the WNC Historical Association. The first and second floors are on tour as well as the basement. A special exhibit called "When All God's Children Get Together: A Celebration of the Lives and Music of African American People in Far Western North Carolina." The special exhibit is well done and thorough. As a transplant to NC, I've been trying to learn the history of the state. A lot of the past has been sugar coated so I appreciate when the uncomfortable parts are addressed. African Americans played a large role in the state's history. The exhibit gives first hand stories and photos of this from churches; military; schooling and athletics. Even though the tour is to be self guided, I was greeted and given a tour of the house. This provided additional details about the house I wouldn't have learned about otherwise. The basement is the winter kitchen as that kept the house warm in the cold weather. The museum addresses that 70 slaves worked at the house and did all the household work. The first floor has the dining room, parlor and sun room. The second floor has bedrooms, an upstairs parlor and the porch. If you are in Asheville, I recommend checking out this piece of history.

Not for people who want slick, electronic exhibits. Instead, a house with rooms from various time…read moreperiods and a human guide. Gives some perspective on local history. (Admission available free with the county library Zoom program)

The takeaway for my husband and I, is that from now on, anytime we want barbecue, we will be…read morehappily driving 30 minutes for the best. It was the first stop. Book a tour if you want to be in the know!

John is very knowledgeable about the mills and mill villages in Greenville. We took the textile…read moremill tour and John pointed out things of interest we've driven by for years and never noticed. Tour was well done and learned a lot about Greenville's textile past. We've also done a culinary tour with John which was also great!

We were in the area and came across the Wheels Through Time museum. I am a rider, though my mother…read moreis not, but it still interested her so we decided to go for a walk through. What they have done here is quite frankly astounding. A significant portion of the motorcycles on display are still running, and are fired up on a regular basis for patrons to hear, see, and receive the visceral impact of what those bikes are truly like. The bikes are primarily of American heritage, with very few European or Japanese bikes making a showing, but that is alright. The representation of manufacturers, many of them now defunct, is excellent. For any motorcycle enthusiast, this is definitely a place that they should visit at some point. The scenery in the area is amazing for a rider, and the historical heritage that is represented inside this museum is top notch.

This place truly is something special! Good for all ages…read moreyoung and mature. The displays are awesome and gives you quite the history lesson. Everything in the museum runs and they will start anything for you. They have employees that go around and ask if you have any questions about anything on display. Two floors filled with awesomeness! They also have a gift shop area filled with goodies to take home with you. The employees there are very friendly and helpful. Also, they are currently raffling off a motorcycle that you can have a chance to win. Lastly I want to mention that they switch out the displays so if you've been here before they are always adding in new stuff. Do yourself a favor and go check this place out!

I highly recommend this tour , I took the tour July 5th 2025 I was truly amazed at all the…read moreinformation I received and that went unnoticed by me on my daily trips download GVL. This is a must for school , church,trips , family reunions, and solo and/or group trips with friends you will walk away with a wealth of knowledge. Don't hesitate, you will not be disappointed Greenville awaits to awaken you

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I've been meaning to post this review for awhile. The museum is undergoing some renovations. It…read morewas enlightening to learn about more of the local history. We enjoyed a self guided tour of the home and a trip to the gift shop. General Longstreet was an excellent tactician with a heart for his men. It was interesting to learn that he was often in disagreement with General Lee, especially over Gettysburg and Pickett's Charge. After the War, he supported his longtime friend and once adversary, President Grant. He was also in support of Reconstruction and healing a nation. Glad to have this museum and the very helpful curator in our community.

Mr. William Nenney's house is probably not much to look at on the outside. It's not ostentatious…read more It's really rather simple. But the hard wood floors creak with charm and the small handful of Nenney family historical pieces bring it to life. Overall, it's very well preserved and chock-full of archives from the Civil War. Beyond showcasing Longstreet, actually the interior is full of information, anecdotes and historical tidbits about East Tennessee's fascinating role during several campaigns. And since I'm particularly intrigued with both those things this visit was a real treat for me! I told my tour guide that I was just passing through and that we needed to be quick. She understood and made accommodations. She was so sweet and just let me tour around the house at my pace while she stood nearby to answer questions. You can tell she really loved giving tours, especially to the school kids as she tells me. She says, "You realize, you are walking around the same place where Longstreet marched around in his boots. Right?" Well, yeah. When you put it that way it makes this house really cool. If you want you can time your visit around a reenactment which they host seasonally. Besides that, there's no blood or gore or big elaborate exhibit at this museum. Mainly just a select few artifacts and the rest is knowledge and oral storytelling and trinkets passed down from nearby families. At the adjacent visitor center you can pull out a read from one of the dozens of notebooks, binders, and archives of paper, print and historical record. It's really great preservation work. You'll just have to visit the Nenney house to see for yourself. There's lots to learn.

A small museum in Greenville, SC, but staffed by volunteers with amazing knowledge. On learning we…read morewould be going to the Hunley Museum in Charleston, one of the gentlemen gave us first hand information about the raising of the Hunley. A lovely little museum.

The house is packed with Civil War memorabilia, military gear, photos, etc. Everything is amazingly…read morehigh quality. There is something for everyone - from muskets to dresses, and medical instruments to cannons. Very clean, very well-run, and the volunteer was great. You may need 2-3 visits to see everything. Free admission; no pressure to donate.

https://youtu.be/wrIKUIVwv10?si=UT58vvEoSqtm5E76…read more A beautiful place that I'm sure is very calming and relaxing in the daytime. We did a paranormal investigation here - the link is above. We didn't experience a lot of activity other than from a spirit box. We heard some weird noises but didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Someone had dumped their trash at the site before we got there, but there were no signs of anyone else there. We did feel like we were being watched the entire time, though. If you visit at night it is a pretty sketchy looking area. Make sure you go with someone and protect yourself.

Man does this entire area have a glorious and also a very dark past! The quick history I'm…read morerevealing was passed down from my great, great, great, maternal grandmother. In the early 1800's a cotton gin was located at the top of the dam ( picture included) . It utilized Eli Whitney's cotton gin model. Cotton was king of all crops around here for a hundred years or so. With the outbreak of the Civil War, crops of large scale were abandoned. Below the dam with water wheel still in place was constructed an iron ore smelting furnace. It produced metal for confederate arms. After the war it was replaced by a cornmeal gin that used two large limestone stones to grind the corn into corn meal. I actually saw this in operation once as a small boy. After years of abandonment, only skeletal remains are left. Interesting and sad! Great local history!

What a tiny little spot. There's got to be more to this narrow brick building. And to this tiny…read moreintersection of a town called Dandridge. If you have never been here before come take a look. The attendant at the visitor center is real friendly. He told me this building was originally a stage coach house and then after that the local jail. Figures. Inside there is enough room for a desk and chair and some wares for sale. Pamphlets and maps are available, free of course.

Was surprised at the quality of the art, quilts and woodworking in the folk art center. But that…read morequality comes at a price. Everything was a bit expensive as well. But we enjoyed the wide variety of items!

The Folk Art Center is one of the stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway. A lot of the Parkway is still…read moreclosed and this is the last stop at the moment as there are barriers preventing you from going north. The Folk Art Center is free to visit. Sometimes when I visit, you can see people working on their crafts. They were during my most recent visit. The building is accessible for everyone. The first floor has restrooms, the Southern Highlands Craft Guild shop and a Blue Ridge Parkway shop and an information desk. The second floor showcases the art. I love seeing all the different types of art from the quilts to woodworking to basket weaving. I enjoyed the stained glass and a canvas that was woven. It was quite unique. I enjoy the rotating exhibits as it is different each visit. Outside there are some trails if you want to explore nature.