A tested Friday-Sunday plan that hits the best of Hochatown without overpacking the schedule.
Three days is the sweet spot. Here's the tested plan.
DAY 1 (FRI). Arrive 4 PM. Grocery stop at IGA or Walmart. Unpack. Hot tub. Cabin dinner (charcuterie or grilled).
DAY 2 (SAT). Sleep in. Coffee on the deck. 10 AM: Cedar Bluff hike (2 hrs). 1 PM: lunch back at cabin. 3 PM: pontoon on the lake or afternoon nap. 6 PM: shower. 7 PM: Abendigo's dinner. 10 PM: hot tub.
DAY 3 (SUN). Brunch at Adam & Eve's. Drive Stevens Gap for the views. Distillery or winery stop. Cabin by 4 PM. Grill dinner. Bed early.
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DAY 4 (MON). Check out 11 AM. Coffee to go at Bigfoot Speakeasy. Drive home.
BUDGET (2 people). Cabin: $900. Groceries: $150. Restaurants: $250. Activities: $150. Total: $1,450.
SKIP THIS ITINERARY IF. You want to pack in more — see our 4-day plan. Or you want to slow down — see our 2-day couples plan.
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Sound of Sunshine
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As Good As It Gets
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