lori.grow Our first RV SHARE road trip from Nasvhille to North Georgia. If we can do it — so can you!
How do I rent an RV?
RV share is incredibly easy! Think of it like Airbnb for RVs! For this RV road trip from Nashville we picked up our RV just 15 minutes from our house. The owners gave us a quick (but thorough) overview of all the features, then rode with us on a test drive. Our RV (Honey) had everything we needed for a weekend GLAMPING with kids in North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee. Having never driven an RV before, I was nervous, but quickly got the hang of it. The owners created videos on Youtube in case I wanted a refresher before I used any of the major features (slide out, dump tank, ac unit, propane, etc.) which eased my mind, espcially since I was the only person over the age of 10 on this trip. I was so thankful for this and their reasssurance that I COULD do this. My girls and I LOVED every minute of this RV road trip adventure.
Our RV Family Road Trip from Nashville….
Biltmore – Our time at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, TN was absolutely fantastic, even on a rainy day! We were smart and got our tickets in advance, making the mansion our first stop. The kids were beyond thrilled to hear Cedric the Saint Bernard narrate the “kids Biltmore audio tour”. They had an absolute blast soaking in Cedric’s incredible facts as we explored each room during our 50-minute Biltmore Audio Tour. While the adult audio tour was also amazing, I highly recommend giving the kids tour a go for the complete experience. After the tour of the Biltmore Mansion, our fun continued at Biltmore Village. We discovered an amazing spot to park the RV and took a well-deserved break before diving into the blacksmith shop, petting zoo, and shops. On a sunny day, the possibilities are endless – from exploring the grounds on a bike, to relaxing at the winery, and wandering through the stunning gardens of the estate.
Blue Ridge Lake – Our second stop of the trip was camping at Morganton Point Campground on the edge of Lake Blue Ridge. The rocky beach was just steps from our well-maintained, spacious campground. We’d love to go back in the summer months to enjoy their kayaking and paddleboarding while camping.
Blue Ridge Railway – Because I am always looking for “different” experiences when we travel, I knew we had to give the train tride in Blue Ridge Georgia a shot. We chose the 4-hour Extended Tour with State Line Layover. It was a nice easy ride to the towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. A two hour layover was the perfect amount of time to grab some pizza at the Twisted Tomato, ice cream next door at Happy Bear Ice Cream, and shop in the River walk shops. We also couldn’t leave town without a picture standing on the Tennessee/Georgia state line!
Cloudland Canyon State Park – We spent our third night in the RV at Cloudland Canyon State Park just 30 minutes south of Chattanooga. Our campsite was quiet, spacious and faced a huge wooded area that the girls spent hours exploring. This gem of a park left us wishing we had planned for more time to hike and explore. It’s on our list for another trip in the near future.
Chattanooga – After we packed up our campsite and prepared our RV for its safe return, we headed for Chattanooga. Our main attraction in Chattanooga was glassblowing at the iGNiS Glassblowing Studio. Both girls created beautiful glass ball ornaments, with hand selected colors.
Ruby Falls – Our final stop on our RV road trip before heading home to Nashville was a tourist spot that’s hard to miss! Our cave tour of Ruby Falls, was exactly what you might think. Before heading down into the cave we patiently waited in the gift shop and got our picture taken in front of a green screen. It was an experience we all enjoyed, but during the “hike” to the underground waterfall, I found myself constantly forgetting I was amid a real act of nature. I am glad we did it, as every drive towards Chattanooga from Nashville will forever boast a billboard advertisement (or 50) enticing us to come take a peek. We also lucked out because we saved this last spot for our rainest of days – and you can’t see the sunshine in a cave anyway!
