Dover to Asheville Road Trip Guide

Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County is so colossal that it occupies almost half of Maryland. The town was founded in 1894 as a resort destination for the residents of the Washington D.C. area. Since the town is large as well as on the coast, it has its share of attractions and destinations that are hard to miss.

Only an hour away from Baltimore, MD, this city is more a massive beach resort than an actual town and makes for a great place to relax and unwind with that special someone. The dreamy views, the water parks, the scrumptious seafood, and the large marinas make you feel as if you are on vacation on some tropical island.

When exploring Chesapeake Beach, don’t forget to dine at the famous Red N Reel Resort food and make sure you visit the Chesapeake Beach Water Park for some water-based fun. Bayfront Park and Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum also offer an entertaining way to learn more about the history of this gorgeous town.

Located 60 miles from Richmond, VA, Lake Anna is a capacious and gorgeous 13000-acre wide lake. This makes it the largest freshwater lake in the state of Virginia. Lake Anna has a completely different vibe from that of Chesapeake Beach and is much more personal and private.

You can make a stop by the shimmering lake and loosen up by taking in the views and partaking in recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and hiking. If you haven’t forgotten to pack your bikes in your RV, this is the chance to take them out and bike through majestic trails that take you to various look outs where you can admire some truly stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscape.

Lake Anna State Park also offers waterfront campsites and you can settle down with your RVs in any one of them and enjoy this dreamy retreat, well away from the noise and crowd of the city. To spice things up, Lake Anna also has the Boardwalk, something hyperactive kids and even adults would appreciate. The Boardwalk has mini-golf courts, a beach volleyball area, a pizza place, and a crab house.

When Thomas Jefferson decided to establish his plantation, a homestead, and a farm, he chose the little mountain of Monticello in Charlottesville, VA, for it. Over time, this magnificent landmark gained popularity for being more than just Jefferson’s former residence, it also became an architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The historical landmark has much to offer and you would need at least half a day to drink it up. First, there’s the architecture, with touches of Italian and Parisian styles that Jefferson was a fan of. Then there’s the majestic size of the plantation. What is really riveting, though, is the in-depth history lessons on the American Revolutionary Period you can find here.

There are also hundreds and thousands of artifacts in Monticello Plantation and you’ll find yourself craving to learn more about them as each one is so unique. The knowledge that can be found here is so extensive and interesting that you might find yourself coming here again and again.

Your last stop before you reach your destination has to be the well-known Winged Deer Park in Johnson City, Tennessee. The district park was established in 1991 but before that, it was a farm and owned and operated by the J. Norton Arney family.

The park is a 200-acre green retreat where you can enjoy a game of softball in any one of the lighted softball fields. If you’re more of a soccer kind of person then you can partake in a game as well since the park houses three lit soccer fields.

The park is a great place to enjoy a few friendly games surrounded by natural beauty. There are batting cages, a disc golf course, a playground area, a half-mile walking track, and paved fitness trails. You can stretch your muscles as well as enjoy the general beauty of Johnson City before you embark on the last leg of your road trip.