Some places I really liked that haven't been mentionned before. Tray Mountain (views, and the water is closer than listed in the companion), Plumorchard (off trail, but really nice), Fontana Hilton (go for a real swim, showers), Pecks Corner (yeah, it is 1/2 mile off trail, but a nice setting, little used, and you can get water on the AT to carry down), Davenport Gap (pleasant setting, close water, no one around since Mountain Momas is so close), Overmountain (yeah, its been mentionned already, but this is a no-brainer), Watuga Lake (swimming and rope swing close by, a portable throne that you can take to your favorite spot in the woods).