Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi, amazing view, make sure to bring bug spray just in case of multi number of flies and make sure you have gas, few stations in the area.
For the full effect: go in the fall, early in the morning, head to the summit, and look over the fog and new day. Doesn't get much better. Though, I was born in these mountains, so I'm biased.
They've got grills and firepits and even fireplaces in pavilions, but bring your charcoal, wood, food, ice, everything as there are no services up here.
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