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Travelers Rest

Travelers Rest
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© Robert Elzey
Type of Attraction
Museums, Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes, Buildings & Monuments, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
Architecture, History, Local Culture, Engineering, Photography
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Price: $0-$5
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Notes: The site is not accessible for wheelchairs.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Availability Unknown
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Kerry & Scott Higgs

Kerry & Scott Higgs

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Kerry and Scott Higgs, Atlanta City Experts, are a recently married pair who travel a great deal in and outside of the United States. Scott has been in the Southeast for over fifteen years, and Kerry about five. Kerry has a great fondness for writing... More »


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Traveler's Rest is a gem in the mountains. One of the most well-preserved frontier buildings in the southeastern United States, it was built in 1784 as a single family dwelling and eventually expanded into a relatively large boarding house. The kitchen and all the outbuildings are still outfitted with mostly original accoutrement and the tour is truly interesting. The atmosphere at this corner of the woods is also very pleasant.

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© Robert Elzey