Primland Resort

This luxurious resort on 12,000 acres of protected land is 13 miles from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

Accommodations range from rustic-chic rooms to elegant suites. All include free Wi-Fi, fine linens and luxury toiletries, plus flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add living spaces, balconies or terraces. Private cottages and homes include kitchens, fireplaces and/or living rooms, and tree houses overlook the Dan River.

The resort offers a renowned golf course, hunting and hiking, plus a spa, gyms, a boardroom and an observatory. There's also a fine-dining restaurant and a wood-paneled, 19th-century-style pub.