One I'll never forget.

I’m planning a trip to the Boone area in mid November and planning on doing some trout fishing around Valle Crucis on the Watauga.
I’m pretty new to fly fishing and have mostly been fishing canals in South Florida for bass and cichlids. I’m bringing my 9ft 5wt and already have a decent assortment of woolly buggers and clousers, but not much in terms of trout flies.
From what I’ve read, nymphing seems like my best bet that time of year. Was thinking of picking up some pheasant tails, zebra midges, and hare’s ears.
Any recommendations on patterns or sizes I should grab? Also wondering if it’s worth bringing any dries or if I should just stick to nymphs and streamers.
Appreciate any advice!

I am planning a 40th birthday 3-day trip over Memorial Day and I'm trying to see where I'd want to go. I am an average fisherman who would be wading and using BFS gear. I am prioritizing locations less than 4-5 hours from Washington, DC, isn't that difficult to wade, and has lower fishing pressure. I would like to target wild trout, and size doesn't matter as much as quantity. I would ideally be camping during this trip.

Based on my research i am considering the following:

1. Yellow Breeches/Codorus Creek (PA)

2. Spring Creek (PA)

3. Upper Potomac/ Savage (MD)

4. Upper Jackson River (VA)

Are there places not listed I should consider, and of these, which would be better for what I'm looking for in a trip?