Head for the hills, its too darn hot!

When the weather turns scorchingly hot, a dip in a swimming pool isnt going to cut it.

Here are a few of our favorite places for easy summer getaways.

Brevard, North Carolina

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Highs often dont reach the 80s, so you might want to pack a sweater!

Add to that a craft brewery scene, shady trails for hikes, and breezy riverfront restaurants.

Stand near Looking Glass Falls and let the mist envelop you to feel instantly refreshed.

The Blowing Rock in NC

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Elkins bills itself as the gateway to the Monongahela National Forest and this area is rich with outdoor activities.

The town itself is cute, too.

Blue Ridge, Georgia

Mountain towns dont get much more all-around appealing than Blue Ridge.

Morgantown, West Virginia

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Or fill an afternoon browsing cute mom-and-pop stores and art galleries (likeMultitudes Gallery) downtown.

Brevard, North Carolina

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Anna Ruby Falls, GA

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Monongahela National Forest West Virginia

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