I am new to this forum and found great information. thanks to every one.

I will be driving to Charlotte (NC) from Harrisburg (PA) this weekend and coming back on Dec 18th. Planning to take 81 south and on the way check out Skyline drive and also the Luray caverns. Are there any other places to see?
I will have about 3 days of time while i am in Charlotte to go around. Wondering if there are any places to see.

How about Outerbanks? Is it a good time to go there? Any other places that are nice to see around this time of the year.

Ruby falls (Chatanoga) is about 280 miles from Charlotte. Is it worth?

i dont have kids. Two of us (wife) will be driving. Both of us love seeing places and no problem if i need to do some driving for it.

Appreciate if you can suggest some places. Thanks in advance.