It was a couple days ago now but....
I made it a point to stop at Harper's Ferry, WV on my way home to NC.
I'm a history buff firstly and, secondly, my eldest daughter stopped there and loved it.
I walked around with the dogs and saw so many beautiful old houses and historic markers. It's a living history town so truly...it is an awesome place for anyone who loves history.
Many things were closed due to the late hour. (It was a Friday night but mostly everything was closed by 8 or 9.)
There was an incredible candy store which had candy from throughout the ages, starting in the 1500s. Coolness
I also took an impromptu ghost tour which also told some local history. Can't recommend that enough if you go.
As part two of my happy journey, I traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway nearly in its entirety. I missed about 90 miles at the beginning. It was truly like a postcard picture around every turn. I stopped at Mabry Mills which I'd always wanted to see.
It's entirely worth it to skip the fast, easy way and take the long way home. It was a life experience that I will never forget <3