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www.blueridgeparkway.org DIRECTORY TRAVEL PLANNER

The Most
Visited Unit Of
The National
Park Service
Roanoke Star
and Overlook
Roanoke, VA
Exit at Milepost 90 - 121

Grandfather Mountain
Linville, NC
Exit at Milepost 305.1

Youll find opportunities for

recreation, hiking, bicycling,
picnicking, camping, wildlife
viewing and much more.

Biltmore
Asheville, NC
Exit at Milepost 388.8

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 Superintendents Message
2016 marked an In our second century, the National Park Service must
important milestone for recommit to the exemplary stewardship and public enjoyment of
the National Park Service. these places. We must promote the contributions that national
Parks all over the country, parks and programs make to create jobs, strengthen local
including the Blue Ridge economies, and support ecosystem services. We must use the
Parkway hosted special collective power of the parks, our historic preservation programs,
events, reached out into and community assistance programs to expand our contributions
their communities in to society in the next century.
person and through social The Parkway is the backyard playground of an increasing
media and shouted from number of residents along the edges of the Blue Ridge and
the roof tops to proclaim continues to be a destination for visitors from around the world.
the excitement that We hope that in the second century of the National Park Service
surrounds a 100th birthday. Throughout the year of celebration, a we can work to remain relevant so that our current generation
common theme emerged from the visitors to and the communities of visitors and many generations of visitors to come will love this
surrounding the Parkway. PEOPLE LOVE THEIR PARKS. place and the communities along its borders.
At the Parkway, we talked to thousands of people over the We challenge our return visitors to share their experiences
centennial year that shared stories of how parks had changed with others, bring a friend, a young person or share their Parkway
their lives. Stories of special milestone moments spent in parks, story on social media. We challenge people to give this park the
adventures taken and memories that will last a lifetime. These amazing gift of your time, to volunteer to keep this place and
places are truly special, not just for park staff, but for millions of the many others like it safe and enjoyable for the generations to
Americans. We also learned, not surprisingly, that people love the come. I truly believe that it is our duty as Americans to not only
communities along the Parkway. use these places, but to promote and protect them. Please join us
With the help of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association we have as we work to do just that.
a tremendous opportunity to not only promote Americas Favorite
Drive, but also the wealth of diverse communities found along the
route. A true Parkway experience is a drive a little, stop a little
journey with time spent in the towns and cities found here. In many
ways our destinies are intertwined.

Welcome to
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Superintendent........................................................... 4

Parkway Milepost..................................................................................... 5

Northern Gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Shenandoah National Park Region............................................ 25

Blue Ridge Parkway

Ridge Region: Milepost 0 Milepost 106................................. 33

Plateau Region: Milepost 106 Milepost 270..........................40

Blue Ridge Parkway Map: Milepost 0 Milepost 469......... 50-51

Highlands Region: Milepost 270 Milepost 340...................... 56

Pisgah Region: Milepost 340 Milepost 469.............................74

Southern Gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Region.......................... 89

Index by City/County............................................................................. 98

Mileposts:
Along the Parkway, you will see numbered mileposts. The 0 milepost
marker is at Rockfish Gap immediately south of Shenandoah National
Park. Each mile is numbered progressively southward on the Parkway
to its southernmost point at milepost 469 at Cherokee.
THE BLUE RIDGE
STATE OF MIND
For visitors in search of novelty Those searching for cultural
and adventure, the Blue Ridge Area experiences and historical
provides an unparalleled diversity of connections will discover a land rich
experiences. Theres so much to see in living traditions of music, craft
and do that no two visits are ever and culture. Split rail fences, old
the same. farmsteads and historic structures
complement spectacular views of
Outstanding scenery and distant mountains and neighboring
recreational opportunities make the valleys.
Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most
popular units of the National Park The Parkway incorporates several
system. Winding its way through 469 recreation areas, some exceeding
miles of mountains and meadows, 6,000 acres. These parks within
the Parkway connects Shenandoah the Parkway have visitor centers,
National Park at milepost 0 in campgrounds, picnic areas,
Virginia with the Great Smoky trails and, in many instances,
Mountains National Park at milepost concessioner-operated lodges,
469 in North Carolina. restaurants and other facilities.

Nature lovers will find majestic The Parkway offers something for
mountain vistas and scenic drives, everyone. To make the most of your
outstanding hiking, biking, and visit, stop at any of the areas visitor
equestrian trails, world-class information centers and you will
whitewater and waterfalls, excellent quickly see why it is often called
campsites and fishing streams, and Americas Favorite Drive.
an incredible diversity of plant and
animal life in the regions abundant
protected forests and parks.

To make the most of your visit, stop at any of the

areas visitor information centers to see why the
Parkway is often called Americas Favorite Drive .
The Parkway offers a myriad of opportunities for
enjoying all that makes these mountains so special.
Here are a few destinations you wont want to miss:

MP 6
Humpback Rocks Rocky Knob & MP
Hike to the famed rock outcropping high on 167-176
the mountain to enjoy the magnificent view or Mabry Mill
stroll through the farm museum and imagine The sights and sounds of rural life in Appalachia
scratching out a living in the rocky soil here. resonate throughout the Rocky Knob area MP 238
Traditional lifestyle demonstrations occur during the summer and fall. Stop by Mabry Doughton Park
seasonally. Mill to view corn being ground, enjoy cultural Many visitors and locals alike call this area their
Highlights: Visitor center and museum, demonstrations, or tap your toes to traditional favorite Parkway spot. Appalachian history
historic farm, hiking trails, picnic area. mountain music on Sunday afternoons. comes to life among the ridgetop meadows and
See page 34. Highlights: Visitor center, historic mill, cultural steep mountainsides here. Hike some of the 30
demonstrations, summer concerts, hiking trails, miles of trails or visit Brinegar Cabin to learn
campground, picnic area, restaurant. of early mountain life. Highlights: Visitor center,
See page 45. Brinegar Cabin, hiking trails, campground, picnic
area. See page 59.

MP 86
Peaks of Otter MP 294
Stunning mountain views, cool summer MP 213
temperatures, and amazing natural resources Blue Ridge Moses H. Cone
have enticed visitors to Peaks of Otter for Music Center Memorial Park
centuries. Climb to the rocky peak of Sharp Music is a natural part of these mountains. Moses H. Cone fashioned a textile empire by
Top, run your fingers through a black bears Traditional folk music and dance has been bringing denim production to the south in the
pelt at the Nature Center, or simply relax on created and kept alive in this region over late 1800s. He and his wife Bertha built Flat Top
the shore of Abbott Lake. the decades. Here visitors can explore the Manor as a summer retreat at the turn of the
Highlights: Visitor center, nature center, interactive Roots of American Music museum 20th century. Come explore the manor or stroll
historic lodge, Polly Wood Ordinary, Johnson and enjoy live music daily from May through along 25 miles of carriage trails on the estate.
Farm, hiking trails, campground, picnic area, October. Highlights: Visitor center and Highlights: Visitor center, craft store, historic
restaurant. See page 39. museum, live folk music and jam sessions, estate and grounds, hiking trails, horseback
hiking trails. See page 52. riding. See page 65.

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 Photo by Joshua Moore
MP 297
Julian Price MP 408
Memorial Park Mount Pisgah
Julian Price established one of the nations MP 331 Reach new heights in the high country of Mount
largest insurance companies and purchased The Museum of Pisgah, the birthplace of forestry. Hike historic
this land in the 1930s as a recreational
retreat for his employees. Visitors today
North Carolina Minerals trails, spend the night at the Parkways highest
campground or lodge, and be sure to catch the
Discover the areas rich mineral resources
find opportunities to explore the mountains and mining heritage with hands-on, sunrise. Highlights: Historic lodge, hiking trails,
by camping, picnicking, and canoeing and interactive exhibits to explore the creation of campground, picnic area, restaurant.
fishing on Price Lake. Highlights: Hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the regions
canoeing, fishing, campground, picnic area. wide variety of minerals.

Photo by David Smart

See page 67. Highlights: Visitor center and museum.

MP 451
MP 364 Waterrock Knob
Linn Cove Viaduct MP 304 Craggy Gardens It feels as if you can touch the clouds at the
The rugged slopes of Grandfather Mountain These high elevation summits are home to southernmost and highest elevation visitor
challenged engineers as they completed this spectacular rhododendron displays in May center on the Parkway. Come prepared
last section of the Parkway in 1987. A world and early June, and to a unique forest of for cooler weather and spend time enjoying
renowned marvel of engineering the viaduct gnarled and twisted trees that have been mountain views that stretch to the horizon. For
was painstakingly designed to protect the shaped by harsh weather. Highlights: Visitor an unforgettable experience, pause to watch
ecologically sensitive slopes of the mountain. center, hiking trails, rhododendron blooms, a sunrise or sunset. Highlights: Visitor center,
Highlights: Visitor center, historic architecture/ picnic area. See page 76. hiking trails. See page 85.
parkway design, hiking trails. See page 68.

Folk Art Center

Tucked inside the Folk Art Center you will find a
National Park Service visitor information counter
as well as a large array of regional crafts created
by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.
Craft demonstrations provide the chance to meet
the artists at work. Highlights: Visitor center and
MP 382 folk art exhibition hall, hiking trails.

Parkway Visitor
Linville Falls MP 316 Center in Asheville
The Linville River flows from its headwaters Watch an orientation video and learn how to make
high on the steep slopes of Grandfather the most of your visit to the Parkway and region at
Mountain and cascades through two falls as this visitor center. View exhibits featuring the unique
it begins a nearly 2,000 foot descent through Parkway design and construction, the natural and
this rugged and spectacularly beautiful gorge. cultural history, and recreational opportunities of the
Highlights: Visitor center, waterfalls, hiking
trails, campground, picnic area. See page 71. MP 384 Blue Ridge. Highlights: Visitor center and park film,
National Heritage Area information and hiking trails.

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The designed landscape of the Parkway offers hundreds of
spectacular views. To best enjoy these views, get out of your vehicle
or off your motorcycle and use the Parkways many overlooks.

PLACES TO PAUSE...
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GENERAL DRIVING SAFETY
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Humpback Rocks 5.8 H H HP H X
Otter Creek 60.9 H HP HP WATCH OUT FOR
James River 63.8 H H X X X STEEP GRADES In some places, the Parkway has steeper grades
than normally found on highways. Without paying close attention, your
Peaks of Otter* 86 H H H H HP HP speed can increase far more than you expect.
Explore Park VC 115 H H H
UNFORGIVING ROAD SHOULDERS The Parkways road
Roanoke Mountain 120.4 H H HP shoulders are narrow in places and the meadows or forest edges grow
Rocky Knob 169 H HP HP HP HP close to the pavement. This is part of the beauty of the drive but may
require some extra attention.
Mabry Mill ** 176.1 HP HP HP
Groundhog Mountain 189 HP H
BUILT-IN DISTRACTIONS Wildlife, wildflowers, bicyclists, and
extraordinary views all of these contribute to the Parkway experience
Blue Ridge Music Ctr 213 H H H H and every traveler should be aware of these distractions while enjoying
Cumberland Knob 217.5 HP HP HP the drive.

Doughton Park 241 H HP HP HP HP HP LIMITED SIGHT DISTANCES There arent many straight lines in the
natural world and the Parkway was designed with gentle curves and not
NW Trading Post 258.6 H
many straight sections. This is part of what makes the road seem to lay
Jeffress Park 272 HP HP gently on the land and it also requires some extra attention while driving.
Cone Park 294.1 H H H H
SPEED CHANGES The Parkway speed limit is mostly 45 mph, but
Price Park 297.1 H HP HP HP occasionally you will find yourself in developed areas where the driving
speed drops to 25 mph.
Linn Cove Viaduct 304.4 H H H
Linville Falls 316.4 H H X HP HP HP SPIRAL CURVES Some of the tight curves do not have a consistent
radius so extra care needs to be taken, especially on motorcycles.
Minerals Museum 331 H H H H
Crabtree Campground 339.5 HP HP HP
Craggy Gardens 364.6 H H X X HP
Folk Art Center 382 H H H H H
Parkway Visitor Ctr. 382 H H H H H
Mt Pisgah* 408.6 HP HP HP HP
Waterrock Knob 451.2 H H H H HP Accessibility:
Most parkway facilities are wheelchair usable. Some facilities
H Wheelchair Accessible. HP Accessible with Assistance. have minor slopes and/or structural barriers. Use the grid shown
X Not Handicapped Accessible. here for site specific information. If more detailed information is
HPA Located in Picnic Area. *- Lodging and Dining Available. ** needed, please contact the Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters, 199
Dining Available. ^ Lodging Available. Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville NC 28803 or call 828-298-0398.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
- A Responsible Visit

Parkways Dos and Donts: The best diet for all animals
is a natural one. Human
food can make any wild
To help protect and preserve the Blue Ridge Parkway, observe animal sick. The digestive
all park regulations. Be alert for uncontrolled fire, safety hazards, system of a white tail
accidents and emergencies. Please report such conditions by deer, common around
calling 9-1-1. campgrounds and picnic
ROADSIDE PARKING - Parking is allowed on road shoulders, but areas, only breaks down
please avoid wet areas and make sure that all four wheels are off the natural food sources
the pavement. including twigs, bark, leaves,
grasses and acorns. Wild
TRAILS - Trails are for hiking only. Bicycles and motorized vehicles animals like the taste of
are not permitted. Several horse riding trails are available. human food, but for their
safety and health, do not feed
CAMPING - Camping is permitted only in park campgrounds or
designated back-country sites. See camping information, page 10. them.
Northern Flying Squirrel:
PETS - All pets must be on a leash (maximum six feet) or under The Parkway has unique Primarily nocturnal, these small
physical restraint at all times while in the park. The territorial habitats that support rare mammals live in high elevation
instinct of dogs can lead to fights with other dogs on the trail. and endangered plants and
Dogs also frighten hikers and chase wildlife. If a pet cannot be spruce-fir forests.
animals. Many of these plants
kept under control, it should be left at home. Only service animals are threatened by foot traffic. The problem can be alleviated
are permitted in facilities.
by the simple practice of staying on the trail. There are several
LAKES, RIVERS & PONDS - These are for fishing and scenic beauty especially sensitive areas, including the Tanawha Trail around
only, with no swimming allowed. Nearby U.S. Forest Service recreation Grandfather Mountain, the Craggy Pinnacle Trail at Craggy
areas, state parks, and mountain resorts often have swimming facilities. Gardens, and at Devils Courthouse. Whether you suspect the
presence of rare plants or not, please stay on the trail if for no
PREVENT FOREST FIRES - Fires are permitted in the provided grills other reason than to protect all plants and to prevent erosion.
or fire pits in campgrounds and picnic areas only.
BOATS - Only on Price Lake, boats without motors or sails are Rabies can be transmitted by most wild animals. Animals in the
permitted. park should not be treated as pets or lured close enough to feed
or touch. If a wild animal approaches you, it could be a sign of
LITTER - Deposit all litter in the trash cans provided.
serious illness. Please tell a Ranger.
ALL NATURAL RESOURCES ARE PROTECTED - Leave wildflowers
and other vegetation in their natural condition for others to enjoy. All plants on the Parkway are protected. Many of our native
Do not disturb animal or plant life in any way. Hunting and wildflowers in the Blue Ridge are threatened by illegal
trapping are prohibited. Do not interfere with animals by feeding, harvesting. The most frequently illegally harvested plant is
touching, or frightening them. Do not cut, deface, or damage trees. Galax. The large, round, shiny evergreen leaves of this plants are
taken on a large scale for use in flower arrangements. You can
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Possession of open containers of alcohol
help stop this poaching - if you see anyone collecting plants on
in vehicles is prohibited. Alcohol is permitted in picnic areas until
the Parkway, report it to a Ranger.
9:00 PM, and in campgrounds by registered campers.

Wildlife Observation: Email us at [email protected] with information

on what you saw, the date and location. Sending a
Did you see an interesting wildlife photograph of your sighting is always helpful.
observation or something rare?

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Camping
Of the Parkways eight campgrounds, most have at least some
sites that will accommodate sizeable recreational vehicles,
and all offer restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and grills.
The settings are tranquil and scenic, and most offer ready access
to miles of hiking trails for those who want to explore on foot.
Be sure to ask about Ranger talks and campfire programs
Lodging & Dining
that are given seasonally. Most campgrounds are at elevations Lodges are located
of more than 2,500 feet, which means that temperatures are on the Parkway at
usually cooler than in the surrounding area. Even in summer a Peaks of Otter (MP
sweater can come in handy. 86), and Mt. Pisgah
(MP 408).
Campgrounds are open early May through October.
Reservations may be made for some sites at all campgrounds
Restaurants,
except Crabtree Falls. All campgrounds have first come, first
other facilities
served sites. As a general rule, demand is higher on weekends
and services are Peaks of Otter
and holidays. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov
available seaonally
or call toll-free (877) 444-6777. Showers facilities are available
at a number of other
at Mt. Pisgah campground. Go to the Plan Your Visit / Eating &
locations.
Sleeping page at www.nps.gov/blri for camping fee information.
Campground improvements will occur this summer that may Go to Plan Your Visit
close some sections of several campgrounds. Make your / Basic Information
reservations early and call ahead to check on the availability / Operating Hours
of any one particular campsite & Seasons at
www.nps.gov/blri
Group camping is available only at Linville Falls Campground. Pisgah Inn Tree Tops
Call (828) 765-6082 for more information. In addition, limited
backcountry camping is available via permit at Basin Cove in
Doughton Park (336) 372-8568 or Rock Castle Gorge
(540) 745-9661 or Johns River Road Trail (828) 295-7591. Fishing
The Parkway lies along the headwaters of many regional
Camping outside of designated campgrounds watersheds. Thirteen lakes were constructed for aesthetic beauty
or without a permit at backcountry sites is prohibited. and recreational opportunities. Streams, ponds, and rivers give
anglers ample opportunity to test their skills for trout, bass, and
panfish. A state license from either North Carolina or Virginia is
valid for fishing in all park waters. Creel limits and other regulations
vary. Ask a Ranger for details.

Firewood
Tree-killing insects and diseases, brought in on firewood, threaten
park forests. Because of this threat, pending guidelines may require
campers to use heat-treated bundled firewood that displays a seal
issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
or a state department of agriculture. Several on and off parkway
visitor centers and stores sell certified firewood from May through
November.

Campers may also use downed wood collected inside the park for
campfires. Stop at a campground kiosk to learn more.

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PARKS
ARE 4 U!
Cultural Demonstration Every Kid
and Special Events In The Park
The Every Kid in a Park program
The sights and sounds provides fourth graders and their families
of traditional rural with free entrance to the national parks,
life in Appalachia are forests, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries.
portrayed through cultural By doing so, we hope to inspire the next generation and
demonstration and special their families to go outdoors, to be active, to spend time
events in many locations on together, and to explore the living classrooms that these
the Parkway. lands represent.
Farmfest at Humpback Rock
Join the crowd to experience
Educators and
the unique music and culture
community leaders can
of the region at Humpback
access educational
Rocks, Mabry Mill, Brenigar
activities, field trip
Cabin, Roanoke Mountain
options, and the ability to
Picnic Area and the Blue
print passes for their classrooms. Parents visiting the
Ridge Music Center.
website can find additional links for more information
on planning trips to nearby public lands.
Numerous special events
celebrate different aspects Overmountain Victory Celebration
of the Parkways history and The pass is valid for the school year for
heritage. These include: fourth graders and three accompanying
Music and Art in the adults (or an entire car for drive-
Mountains at the Peaks of in parks) at more than 2,000
Otter, The Transportation federally-managed sites. Visit the
Festival at James River and Every Kid in a Park website at
the Overmountain Victory https://everykidinapark.gov/ to
Celebration at the Minerals obtain your pass and start your
Museum of North Carolina. outdoor adventure!
Roanoke Mountain Music

Ranger Led Programs

Junior Ranger
Programs
A variety of interpretive programs are offered
from June through October. Campfire talks,
guided hikes, historic craft demonstrations,
music, and nature study are some of the A Junior Ranger is someone like you
activities you and your family can enjoy. who cares for and learns about Americas
Specific schedules are posted at all developed national parks so that others in the future
areas. may enjoy them. Ask for a handbook at any visitor center and
begin your journey to becoming a Parkway Junior Ranger.

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HIKING HIKING
Mount Mitchell State Park, NC
Mount Mitchell is the highest point in eastern North America,
rising to 6,684 feet. A Mount Mitchell State Park map with trail
information is available at the state park headquarters, two miles up
NC State Highway 128 from the park entrance at Milepost 355.4.
Write to Mount Mitchell State Park, 2388 State Hwy 128, Burnsville,
NC 28714 or call (828) 675 4611. www.ncparks.gov

Appalachian Trail, VA
The Appalachian Trail parallels the first 100 miles of the Blue Ridge
Other Important Safety Advice Parkway to a point just north of Roanoke VA. There are many trail
access points along this section of the Parkway. For more information,
Hiking shoes or boots are recommended for most trails, especially please refer to Appalachian Trail publications. www.nps.gov/appa
the more strenuous ones. Steep and rocky areas and slippery stream
crossings require extra attention and careful footing. Even for trails
marked easy, it is advisable to wear flat or rubber-soled shoes for Kids In Parks / Track Trails
comfort and good traction. Wearing sandals, flip-flops, or high The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundations Kids in
heels can result in accidents. Parks TRACK Trails program is a network of self-
Lock valuables in the trunk of your car or take them with you. guided hiking trails on and in communities along the Parkway.
Each trail has a series of brochures designed to turn an ordinary
Sudden changes in weather are common in these mountains. hike into a fun-filled, discovery-packed adventure. Kids who
Even in mild seasons, rapid dips in temperature and unexpected hike these trails can register on the Kids in Parks website to win
thunderstorms frequently occur, and at higher elevations the wind prizes that make their next outdoor adventure more fun. Visit
and temperature can carry a surprising chill. Be prepared for the five TRACK Trails on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Blue
weather changes by bringing along suitable clothing. Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville, Peaks of Otter, Julian
Do not drink the water from streams or springs. Price Park and the Blue Ridge Music Center. Learn more at
kidsinparks.com

Traditional Music Trails From the Parkway,

travelers can easily find
Some of the best places to hear traditional Appalachian music
can be found at several locations on and off the Parkway.
more music in towns and
venues throughout
The Blue Ridge Music Center the region!
The sounds of the fiddle, banjo,
and guitar are likely to welcome you when
you visit the Blue Ridge Music Center.
Experience regional traditional music offered
free of charge by local Mid-Day Mountain
Musicians, Noon - 4 PM daily. May through
October. Milepost 213.

Visit the Roots of American Music museum to learn more

about the history and growth of the regions musical heritage.

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POPULAR HIKING TRAILS OF Hiking maps are available
for some of the trails listed below.
Check with the Visitor Center
The Blue Ridge Parkway closest to the trailhead.

North Carolinas
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Virginia Trails North Carolina Trails The Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Milepost Trail - Miles - Difficulty Milepost Trail - Miles - Difficulty (MST) stretches 1150 miles
5.9 Farm Museum Trail 0.25 easy 217.5 Cumberland Knob 0.5 easy from the Great Smoky
34.4 Yankee Horse (logging RR) 0.2 moderate 230.1 Little Glade Millpond Loop 0.4 easy Mountains National Park
60.8 Otter Creek 3.5 moderate 241.0 Fodder Stack 1.0 moderate to the Outer Banks. In the
63.1 Otter Lake Loop 0.8 moderate 271.9 Cascades Loop 0.5 moderate North Carolina mountains,
63.6 James River(canal locks) 0.2 easy 294.0 Flat Top Mountain 3.0 moderate much of the MST parallels
the Blue Ridge Parkway.
63.6 Trail of Trees Loop 0.5 moderate 294.1 Figure 8 Loop 0.7 easy
To find the trail, look for
78.4 Apple Orchard Falls 1.2 strenuous ** 296.5 Boone Fork Loop 5.5 moderate-strenuous
markers along the Parkway
83.1 Fallingwater Cascades 1.6 moderate ** 297.0 Price Lake Loop 2.7 moderate
with a hiker symbol and a
83.5 Flat Top 4.4 strenuous 304.4 Linn Cove Viaduct Access 0.16 easy white circle blaze.
85.7 Abbott Lake Loop 1.0 easy 305.2 Beacon Heights 0.2 moderate
85.9 Elk Run Loop 0.8 easy 305.5 Tanawha (MP 297 - 305) 13.5 moderate-strenuous A 2017 is the 40th anniversary
85.9 Johnson Farm Loop 2.1 moderate 316.4 Linville Falls, Erwins View 0.8 moderate of the MST, and you can
85.9 Harkening Hill 3.3 moderate 316.4 Linville Falls, Plunge Basin 0.5 strenuous help celebrate at many
86.0 Sharp Top 1.6 strenuous 339.5 Crabtree Falls 2.5 strenuous special events and hikes.
110.6 Stewart Knob 1.2 moderate 364.2 Craggy Pinnacle 0.7 moderate To see a complete listing
114.9 Roanoke River Loop 0.35 easy 407.6 Mt. Pisgah Summit 1.3 moderate-strenuous visit: mountainstoseatrail.
120.4 Roanoke Mountain Summit 0.11 moderate 407.6 Buck Springs (lodge to view) 1.06 easy-moderate org/mst40th/
154.5 Smart View Loop 2.6 moderate 408.5 Frying Pan Mountain 1.06 moderate-strenuous To volunteer contact:
167.1 Rock Castle Gorge Loop 10.8 strenuous 418.8 Graveyard Fields Stream Loop 2.3 moderate
Friends of the
176.2 Mabry Mill 0.5 easy 431.0 Richland Balsam 1.5 moderate
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
213.0 Fishers Peak Loop 2.25 moderate 451.2 Waterrock Knob Summit 0.6 moderate-strenuous
PO Box 10431
Please note: Distances are one way except for loop trails. See trail maps for distances, features, walking conditions and important advice.
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-825-0297
** Designated National Recreation Trail. A =Tanawha has nine Parkway access points, several in the Grandfather Mountain area.
mountainstoseatrail.org

Waterfall Hikes
MP Apple Orchard Falls - These falls have a viewing platform directly underneath the falls,
Always take caution while 78 creating a refreshing shower during the summer months.
enjoying waterfalls around the
Parkway. Do not climb on rocks MP Falling Water Cascades - Near Peaks of Otter, the trail is lined with rhododendrons, creating
near waterfalls and use extreme 83 a beautiful hike setting.
caution when walking along
MP
riverbanks. These rocks are
316 Linville Falls- Linville Falls has four different overlooks to properly appreciate the falls.
slippery due to mist and algae.
Never dive or jump into park MP Crabtree Falls - Originally, these falls were known as Murphys Falls until the Park Service
waters. Submerged rocks, trees 339 changed the name to Crabtree Falls when the Parkway was built in the 1930s.
or debris could be immediately
below the surface of the water.
MP Looking Glass Falls - Looking Glass Falls is one of the most symmetrical waterfalls in western
411 North Carolina. Travel east on 276. Sliding Rock and Moore Cove Falls are nearby.
Hiking to a waterfall can be MP Skinny Dip Falls - Skinny Dip Falls features a swimming hole at the bottom of the cascades.
a wonderful and rewarding 417 These falls lie along the Mountains-to-Sea trail.
experience. Here is a list of
popular hikes with waterfalls MP Graveyard Fields Falls - The name Graveyard Fields originates from a time when a great
along the Parkway. 419 windstorm felled hundreds of spruce and fir trees in the area. The moss covered stumps
resemble graves.

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WHATS PEAKING
Many questions posed to Parkway staff have to
do with peak seasons. When things happen in the
natural world cant be predicted precisely because

ALONG THE PARKWAY? of the variety of factors coming into play. The
following short list gives some guidance and may
help you find your favorite peak event.

Rhododendron Wildflowers
Catawba rhododendron is the purple variety that blooms from Although visitors may know the precise place and time on the
early June around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia to the third week Parkway to view their favorite species of wildflowers in bloom, there
of June at Craggy Gardens in North Carolina. Any time between is little doubt that May is, overall, the best month for wildflowers.
these dates, there are spots of the variety in bloom. Rosebay May apple, trillium, some lingering bloodroot, Jack-in-the-pulpit,
rhododendron is the larger, white or pink variety that begins in late lady slippers, bleeding heart, and Firepink all of which are among
June and blooms into July, primarily through Rocky Knob, Virginia. the most admired and photographed in the region make their
appearance at some time during the month. As with any blooming
Hawk Migration species, elevation can make lots of difference, so enjoy a long,
Many species of hawks migrate south during the winter and one of leisurely drive, meander down a trail, and enjoy this special month
their major routes follows the spine of the Blue Ridge. Warm air in the of the year.
valleys rises up the sides of the mountains and hawks catch a ride on

Fall leaf guide

these thermals, circling higher and higher, almost going out of sight.
Then they head south, coasting or gliding in order to save energy and
flying as far down the ridge as possible. They will find another thermal,
make another twisting, corkscrew ascent, and then another glide south. Use this guide to identify the brilliant colors of
This pattern takes them hundreds of miles down the mountains toward
their winter destination. North of Roanoke, Virginia at Harveys Knob Blue Ridge Parkway trees during fall leaf season.
Overlook (Milepost 93.5) is a favorite spot for hawk watchers from
September through November. Mahogany Rock (Milepost 235) in North
Birch leaves Blackgum
Carolina is also a popular spot. Tens of thousands of hawks, along with
a few Peregrine Falcons and perhaps a Bald Eagle are counted by local turn yellow leaves turn
birding clubs each year during this spectacular migration. deep red

Fall Foliage Dogwood

Fall is the season when the Blue Ridge attracts the most attention. leaves turn
Travelers, nature writers, photographers, and artists come to enjoy deep red
the visual display created by hardwood leaves changing from summer
Oak
green to autumn gold, red, and orange. Visiting here in the peak of
leaves
the fall color season is a sight that few fail to appreciate. Finding the Red Maple
right window of time and the perfect spot can perhaps be nothing range
leaves present
more than good fortune, but keeping a few things in mind and from
a range of color
exercising some patience can increase anyones changes of seeing the russet to
from yellow
Blue Ridge in its autumn glory. Typically, the Parkway experiences the maroon
maroon
much anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October.
Many factors contribute to variations in when and where colors will
peak, with moisture throughout the year and the colder temperatures
Sassafras
being key factors. In a park that is 500 miles north to south and varies
leaves turn
over 5,000 feet in elevation, the best plan for witnessing fall color
is to drive some distance on the Parkway, changing elevations and vivid orange
north-south orientation. A little planning in mid to late October will
yield at least some of the spectacular color that were famous for.

Monarch Butterflies
During the latter half of September, a little-known aspect of the
grand scheme of nature unfolds along the Parkway as Monarch Sourwood
butterflies begin an epic migration. These familiar orange and black leaves turn
striped beauties are often seen on milkweed plants late in the deep red
summer. At Cherry Cove Parking Overlook (Milepost 415.7) south Tuliptree
of Mt. Pisgah, visitors gather in mid-September to witness the north leaves turn
to south migration. Thousands of Monarchs may pass by here and yellow
other nearby places on a daily basis.

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PARKWAY BY SHOWY BLOOMS
THE SEASONS
A Quick Guide to some flowers & shrubs on the Parkway

Shrubs Flowers
Catawba Rhododendron Fire Pink
(Rhododendron catawbiense): (Silene virginica):
As you plan your trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway, keep in mind A medium shrub with pink This 6-20 inch plant has
that elevation and, to a lesser degree, your north-south orienta- to purple flowers growing bright red flowers up to
above 3000 feet on exposed 1-1/2 inches wide.
tion can make a big difference! The Parkways elevation ranges ridges.
April June
from 649 feet at Virginias James River to 6,047 feet south of June Early July
Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Sudden changes in weather are
Rosebay Rhododendron Goats Beard
common in these mountains. It is always a good idea to have a (Rhododendron maximum): (Aruncus dioicus):
jacket and cap on hand, dress in layers, and to be aware of the also called White
3-5 feet tall with flower
local weather forecasts. Rhododendron: A large
plumes 3-5 inches wide
shrub with white to pink
and 6-10 inches long.
flowers, over a wide range
SPRING Springtime in the mountains is a transitional period of elevations. May June
and very unpredictable. Winter weather can linger long after June July
trees are greening up in the lowlands. Sunny skies can be Flame Azalea Bluets
followed quickly by cold fronts and snowy conditions. Afternoon (Rhododendron calendulaceum): (Houstonia species):
rain showers are common. Below-freezing temperatures are still A medium shrub with 3-6 inches tall with many
common throughout March and into mid April. bright orange to red small 4-petal flowers, light
flowers. Azaleas are in the to dark blue. Bluets some-
SUMMER Summer is hot and humid as it is in most of the rhododendron family. times grow in large beds.
southeastern United States, but it is much more pleasant in June July May-August
the higher elevations. July and August high temperatures are Turks-Cap Lily
Wild Hydrangea
typically in the 80s at mid to high elevations, warmer at the (Hydrangea arborescens): (Lilium superbum):
lower elevations. The summer temperatures can be considerably A medium shrub with large 6 to 10 feet tall with flowers 2-4
cooler at times and many times you will be glad to have a light clusters of white flowers. inches wide with a green star at
jacket. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common and center. The Carolina Lily (L. mich-
May August auxii) is similar but lacks the green
can move in quickly. star and bears fewer flowers.
July-August
FALL Warm days and cool nights are the normal conditions,
with frost common at high elevations beginning in late September. Mountain Laurel White Trillium
(Kalmia latifolia): (Trillium grandiflorum):
By the time leaf color has peaked in late October, expect high
temperatures to sometimes remain in the 50s and 60s. Freezing A medium shrub The largest of several trilliums
with pink flowers. found along the parkway, grows to
temperatures and snow are a possibility beginning in November.
June July about 15 inches. Trilliums have 3
WINTER Extreme winter weather can occur here, with wind, leaves and a single 3-petal flower.
ice and snow occuring even when the Piedmont has pleasant
conditions. Always be prepared for fast-approaching winter Pinxter Flower Bee Balm
weather conditions and expect parts of the road to be closed (Rhododendron nudiflorum): (Monarda didyma
due to ice and snow. A medium shrub with also called Oswego Tea):
pink honeysuckle-like 2-5 feet tall with bright red
Check for weather or construction-related closures flowers, common at 2-inch flowers. Wild Bergamot
lower elevations. is similar but pink.
updated daily by Blue Ridge Parkway staff.
April May July August
http://go.nps.gov/parkway-realtime-map

OTHER COMMON FLOWERS

Birdfoot Violet - (Viola pedata) 4-10 inches tall, bluish-purple flower. March June Dense Blazing Star - (Liatris spicata) 2-4 feet tall, rose-purple flowered spike. August Sept
Columbine - (Aquilegia canadensis) about 2 feet tall, nodding red and yellow flower. June July Goldenrod - (Solidago species) about 3 feet tall, golden-yellow spikes or plumes. August Sept
Sun Drops - (Oenothera fruticosa) 1-2 feet tall, yellow 4-petal flower. June July Ox Eye Daisy - (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) 1-3 feet tall; white petals, yellow center.
Evening Primrose - (Oenothera biennis) 3-5 feet tall, yellow 4-petal flower. June July Black-Eyed Susan - (Rudbeckia hirta) 3-6 feet tall, yellow petals, black center.
Phlox - (Phlox species) 2-6 feet tall, magenta-pink flowers. July October Tall Coneflower - (Rudbeckia laciniata) 2-3 feet tall, drooping yellow petals, green center.
Touch-me-not - (Impatiens species) 3-6 feet tall, nodding yellow or orange flower. July August Coreopsis - (Coreopsis major) 2-3 feet tall, golden-yellow petals, green center.
Tall Bellflower - (Campanula americana) 2-6 feet tall, blue, 5-petal flower. July August Jerusalem Artichoke - (Helianthus tuberosus) 5-10 feet tall, yellow petals, yellow center.
White Snakeroot - (Eupatorium rugosum) 3-5 feet tall, bright white flower heads. July Sept Aster -(Aster species) 2-5 feet tall; many small flowers; blue, purple, or white petals.

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THE BLACK BEAR
A Blue Ridge Success Story

The natural history of the Blue Ridge is filled with intriguing The black
stories of habitat, migration, varied ecosystems, stories of loss and bears
stories of success. These natural history stories are your avenue preferred
to a deeper understanding of the biodiversity of the southern menu is
Appalachian mountains. impressive and ranges from grasses, roots and berries to insects
and grubs. They also eat fish and small animals, including frogs,
For many visitors, a Parkway trip is not complete without a glimpse salamanders, and field mice. Many early spring plants and
of the largest mammal still found here, the black bear (Ursus herbs become their main diet while yellow jacket nests, termites,
americanus). In both Virginia and North Carolina, bear populations honey and wild cherries carry them through the summer months.
are healthy and on the rise a great natural history success story. Fattening up for the winter means that foraging on the fall nut crop
While some of the regions other mammals have declined in may literally be a matter of survival.
population or disappeared entirely over the centuries, bears have
tenaciously held on to their Blue Ridge habitat, being comfortable Black bears do not truly hibernate, but sleep deeply throughout
in the rockiest and steepest terrain as well as being adaptable and much of the winter, occasionally venturing out or stirring within
opportunistic, especially when it comes to eating. the den. The sows give birth during the winter and by spring, the
cubs are ready to explore the world for the first time. Their survival
depends on the skill of the mother who teaches them what to eat,
how to forage, and how to recognize and avoid danger.

Seeing a bear is exciting and the highlight of any visit to a National

Park. However, while visitors come and go, bears and other wildlife
live here. Your actions can have a direct and lasting impact on the
health and behavior of these magnificent animals. Despite DO
NOT FEED THE BEARS signs, some visitors continue to lure bears
closer for a quick photograph by using scraps of food. Please
observe the DO NOT FEED THE BEARS signs you see posted for
your safety and that of the bears. Take care to properly store food
while camping and dispose of food waste.

Bears are creatures of habit and quickly lose their natural fear of
people. Once a bear learns to forage near people, it is usually too
Photo by late to discourage them and all too often a fed bear becomes a
Harold Blackwood dead bear.

Still intrigued
by bears?
Stop by the Peaks of Otter Nature
Center at milepost 86 to touch a black
bears pelt, feel its claws and examine
its large teeth and small skull. The
Nature Center and most visitor centers
on the Parkway are open seasonally,
May through October.

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BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Wood frog

While many people southern mountains.

think of the Blue Ridge Grassy balds are treeless grassy
Parkway as just a motor meadows that occur below timberline on ridgetops
road, it is also a place in the southern Appalachian Mountains. These meadows,
of varied and significant once grazed by native animals such as bison and elk in centuries
natural resources and is past, are now maintained by park biologists because of the unique
world renowned for its habitat they provide.
biological diversity. The
A Parkway visit may seem incomplete without the glimpses of white
Red Salamander Parkway covers a wide
tailed deer, wild turkey, and perhaps a chance to see the elusive
range of habitats, so the
black bear. It may be thought of by many as just a road, linking
plants growing on a mountain summit at the parks northern end
Shenandoah and the Great Smokies but without a doubt, it is one
may be quite different from those on a summit at the southern end.
of the most diverse places on earth. As park biologists continue to
Some of these habitats are exceptionally rare. Rock outcrops at high
inventory and monitor the amazing diversity of life contained within
elevations contain a fragile group of alpine species that were pushed
the park, the numbers of plant and animal species found here
southward during glacial times and eventually left stranded on the
continue to grow.

Keeping Music Traditions Alive

Where can I go to hear music good music authentic mountain
music? This is a common question from many Parkway visitors
and the options may seem limitless. The people of this region have
created and continue to keep alive some of the richest traditions of
music and dance in the nation. Parkway visitors can either schedule
or stumble upon music virtually anywhere.

You can find music in a variety of places on

the Parkway, especially on weekends.

The Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213) is dedicated to the

subject Mid-Day Mountain Music occurs on a daily basis and
weekend concerts are held in the outdoor amphitheater. The
Roots of American Music is an interactive exhibition that tells the
compelling story of the regions rich musical heritage.
Sunday afternoon music and dancing at Mabry Mill (Milepost
176) has a long tradition as do the Sunday evening concerts at in North Carolina (thecrookedroad.org and blueridgemusic.org),
Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area (Milepost 120). leading them to towns and venues throughout the region.
Monthly concerts are held at Humpback Rocks Farm (Milepost 6)
during the summer. So, the answer to the question Where can I go to hear music? is
up to you. Do your research, check local tourism organizations, or
Music becomes an important part of the story and the visitor your favorite music website. Bring a blanket, a chair and perhaps an
experience. Serious followers of regional music can explore instrument and follow the sounds of Blue Ridge music!
Virginias Crooked Road Music Trail or the Blue Ridge Music Trail

Grassy Bald at
Craggy Gardens

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MANAGING PARKWAY VIEWS
More than Meets the Eye

Managing the scenic beauty of the In recent years, neighboring

Blue Ridge Parkway is a complex communities and Parkway partner
and important task. The Blue Ridge organizations have gotten involved and
Parkway was designed to maximize provided funding for vista restoration.
scenic views and give visitors the These funds have brought highly skilled
impression that they are in a park with arborists into the park to address
boundaries to the horizon. Today, the tallest trees (50-70 year growth)
the Parkway has some 500,000 acres at the bottom edge of a managed
of viewshed within 469 mile-long vista. The Haywood County Tourism
corridor. Development Authority at the southern
end of the Parkway donates funding
Studies through the years consistently annually to help clear vistas in the 40
Three Ridges Overlook in Virginia, before. cite the primary purpose for visiting miles of park through this community,
the Parkway is to enjoy outdoor and FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge
recreation and view scenic beauty. As Parkway Virginia License Plate funds
trees have grown over the years, views are also designated to address viewshed
have been impacted and park visitors management on the Parkway. These
frequently communicate with park projects have been very successful
staff, partner groups, elected officials and the park is anticipating increased
and others that because of this growth, funding and interest in these types of
their experience was diminished. projects.

Park managers are working to identify Effective management and conservation

Three Ridges Overlook in Virginia, after potential vistas for restoration keeping of one of the Parkways signature
in mind the original design intent of features is a complex undertaking.
the Parkway, while also addressing Thankfully, with increased awareness of
natural resource protection in this the issue and support from partners and
biologically diverse park. communities, the future is bright and
the views long.

Skilled arborists selectively restore designed vista. North Carolina High Country, before.

North Carolina High Country, after

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Helping to save the Parkways scenic views,
clear mountain streams, healthy forests, picturesque
farms, hiking trails and cultural heritage.
The Parkway may
look simple on a
map a long, thin
scenic roadway
meandering
through the Collecting apples at the
mountains. But Altapass Orchard
keeping the
magnificent views CTNC celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2016 coinciding with the
extending to the 100th anniversaries of the National Park Service and NCs State Parks.
horizon as they
In August 2016, CTNC, Southern Appalachian Highlands
were envisioned by
Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy and The Conservation Fund
Parkway designers transferred over 5,000 acres of newly protected land around Waterrock
is a challenge that Knob to the Parkway, creating a new recreation destination near its
will continue for southern terminus.
years to come.
CTNC owns nine properties totaling 370 acres awaiting conveyance
to National Park Service for inclusion in the Parkway. At least seven of
Strong and coordinated efforts are vital to meeting this challenge.
those will be donated to the Park Service.
Formal and informal partners provide essential services, staffing,
funding and innovative solutions to help manage this linear park Through a partnership between CTNC and the Vermont Youth
and the corridor through which it passes. Most of the spectacular Conservation Corps, the NC Youth Conservation Corps has completed
natural lands within view of the Parkways 469 miles are outside significant projects along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Watauga, Caldwell,
and Avery Counties between Mileposts 260 and 305 including trail
of the park boundary and are privately owned. In some areas
maintenance on the Boone Fork Trail, Green Knob Trail, Rough Ridge
protected land along the Parkway is less than 100 feet wide on
Trail, and Tanawha Trail, and construction and repairs to historic
either side of the road. fencing at the Julian Price Picnic Area, Moses Cone Manor and Sims
Creek Overlook.
Effective protection of its scenic beauty requires one organization
to coordinate efforts with local land trusts, the National Park In 2015, CTNC purchased a conservation easement protecting the
historic Orchard at Altapass at Milepost 328. The orchard is open May
Service and other public agencies, and to promote increased public
1st to October 31stevery year.
and private funding to ensure the Parkways protection. In 1996,
the Governors Year of the Mountains Commission designated CTNC protected nearly two miles of the Overmountain Victory
Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) to coordinate these National Historic Trail where it crosses the Parkway and drops down
efforts in North Carolina. the Blue Ridge escarpment. The trail can be accessed at milepost 326,
across the road from Heffner Gap Overlook.
Since then, CTNC and seven nonprofit land trust partners have Working with TravelstorysGPS, CTNC developed a mobile app
permanently protected over 62,000 acres along the Parkway. CTNC that guides you along hikes on properties protected by CTNC. For
has directly protected over 33,000 acres in 62 locations. Highlights information on the trails and the app visit www.travelstorys.com/
include Ashevilles 17,500-acre drinking water supply watershed explore-tours and join the adventure!
and Waynesvilles 8,000-acre watershed. CTNC has conveyed 22 Working collaboratively, five land trusts have protected more
properties totaling nearly 1,600 acres to the National Park Service than 80 properties totaling nearly 70,000 acres along the Blue Ridge
for inclusion in the Parkways official boundary, for all to enjoy. Parkway in North Carolina. For a guide to land trust protected
properties visit www.protecttheblueridgeparkway.org
CTNCs conservation partners include five local land trusts that CTNC and its partner land trusts, Blue Ridge Conservancy, Foothills
protect lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Conservancy of North Carolina, Piedmont Land Conservancy, Southern
two national conservation groups. Visit www.ctnc.org to learn Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, The Conservation Fund and The
more and make a donation to help us continue protecting the Nature Conservancy and 20 other local land trusts across the state
integrity of the Blue Ridge Parkway. need your support to continue saving the places you love!

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REMAKING HISTORY AT
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy Moses H. Cone
Memorial Park at milepost 294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here
they can explore history and appreciate a magnificent landscape
as they stroll around Bass Lake, ride horseback or hike the carriage
trails, or tour Flat Top Manor.

The 3,500-acre estate was

once home to Moses H. Cone Funds are being raised to:
and his wife, Bertha. A leader
in the textile industry during Partially restore the landscape adjacent to the manor
the late 19th and early 20th house.
centuries, Cone was not only
a successful entrepreneur; he Enhance the interpretation of the landscape, the garden,
was an inquisitive gentleman and outdoor recreation areas adjacent to the manor
farmer who experimented house.
with agriculture. Beginning in
1897, he and Bertha carefully Prevent continued deterioration at Flat Top Manor by
created an impressive country
replacing exterior wooden components, including
retreat featuring a 23-room
house, 25 miles of carriage trails, lakes, apple orchards, fields, and doors and windows, replacing the roof, and ensuring
forests. Their vision was influenced by a great regard for the natural structural integrity.
landscape. The estates inclusion in the National Park System in 1949
solidified the site as a place for all to enjoy. Repair historic
stone walls.
The National Park Service (NPS) strives to care for this site, but with
a limited budget and staffing, the estate is in critical need of repairs Recreate the
and maintenance. The signs can be seen in crumbling woodwork
experience of the
at Flat Top Manor and overgrown vistas on the carriage trails. That
is why the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the primary nonprofit carriage trails by
fundraising organization for the Blue Ridge Parkway, is committed repairing the surfaces
to raising $3 million to help preserve and rehabilitate the home and and removing
landscape to enrich visitors experiences. encroaching
vegetation to
A first step in protecting Flat Top Manor is to install a fire suppression
system in the three-story historic structure. In 2016, the Blue Ridge restore vistas.
Parkway received Centennial Challenge funding from Congress for
this project. The matching financial support required by Congress is Rehabilitate and care
being provided by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. for original plantings
on the estate.
This Centennial Challenge project is one of many plans for the estate,
which will allow the NPS to better tell the stories of the Cones Expand parking areas.
introduction of denim production to the mills in Greensboro, North
Carolina, the Cone sisters interest in collecting works by little-known Construct new trails
artists of the time including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, and the and sidewalks.
lifestyle enjoyed by the Cones and their guests.

How you can help! Information on how you can contribute to this and other Foundation efforts, please see page 21

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 HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join the National
Park Service team! For more information about volunteering
on the Blue Ridge Parkway visit
Volunteer services, internships and a variety of partnerships have www.nps.gov/blri/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm
become an essential and effective means for the National Park Service
to fulfill parts of our mission and foster a shared sense of stewardship advertised and recruited nationally by the National Park Service or in
that is so crucial for our future. partnership with several national organizations.

If you are a student looking for a meaningful internship or someone In addition, the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Program at Blue Ridge
with extra time whod like to volunteer, you can make a difference by Parkway works to preserve the cultural heritage, history, and natural
bringing your unique experience, background, interest and perspective resources of the Parkway region by helping to provide visitor services,
to our work. education, interpretation, and resource protection programs and
activities.
There are thousands of opportunities for high school, college, and
graduate school students to work alongside National Park Service We welcome the interest and involvement of all generations who will
staff to explore potential careers, gain valuable job experience, fulfill help us care for our nations environment and preserve her history.
college requirements, and learn new skills. Many internships are filled Go to http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/jobsforstudents.htm to learn more
at the park level so contact the park that interests you - - but others are about student internships.

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Discover The Blue Ridge Parkway is no ordinary road. With rich Appalachian culture,
Your stunning landscapes, and outdoor adventures from beginning to end, this
Journey exceptional journey connects us to the natural wonders and enriching
Then Help heritage of our mountains.
Us Protect
It. Maintaining the ribbon of road, overlooks, forests, trails, historic sites, and
more requires steady commitment, ample resources, and on-the-ground
work. Unlike many popular National Parks, the Parkway receives no income
from entrance fees. By supporting the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation,
you play a role in sustaining and nurturing this national treasure. Without
you, many of the resources, amenities, and services often taken for granted
Flat Top Manor, milepost 294 | Photo by Vicki Dameron
would vanish. Whether your interests are in education, environmental and
resource protection, visitor amenities, or cultural heritage, you can join
the thousands of others who understand the importance of preserving
Contact
this route that forever ties us to the grandeur and rich history of the Blue
For a full list of Foundation projects,
Ridge Mountains. Visit BRPFoundation.org to become a member of our please visit: BRPFoundation.org
Community of Stewards. or call (866) 308-2773

BRPFoundation.org A Community of Stewards

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 Visit

PARKWAY PARTNERS
Blue Ridge Parkway
Association
Local Businesses | Attractions | Mobile App
Accommodations | Online Resources
Recreation | Tourism

The first National Park Service Ways to Help:

Director Stephen T. Mather said Use our interactive tools
establishment of parks is not to plan your next trip on
the Blue Ridge Parkway.
enough, what is needed are more Join us to support
people who will take the time to our regional tourism
gain a better understanding of economy and improve
the important issues facing our visitor experiences. Photo Courtesy Gatlinburg CVB
National Parks.
blueridgeparkway.org
Increasingly, partnerships are essential and effective
means for the National Park Service to fulfill parts of Enhance
our mission and foster a shared sense of stewardship.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Stephen Mather knew that building public support for a
Foundation
fledgling National Park System was crucial for its future.
Preservation | Natural Resources
Education Visitor Safety | Blue Ridge Music Center
Fortunately, many nonprofit partner groups now work
hand-in-hand with the Blue Ridge Parkway. While these Ways to Help:
organizations have differing missions, they share an Become a member of our
overarching goal: to preserve and enhance the national Community of Stewards.
treasure that is the Blue Ridge Parkway. Make a donation or
purchase a NC specialty
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Learn more about how you can participate in the a wide range of projects
vital work partners perform educating, protecting on the Parkway, from
and promoting the natural and cultural assets along historic preservation to
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Ways to Help:
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Help construct and
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Parkway Visitor Center to Sea Trail. Hike with
stores to support the us on the Blue Ridge
park and its programs, Parkway.
enrich your park visit and
multiply your memories!

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Land Protection | Youth Conservation Corps | Hikes
Each Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center and store has
a different story to tell with uniquely themed product Ways to Help:
collections. Sample Southern Appalachian crafts and Join us for a hike and
lifeways, the history of American music, Victorian learn how we work with
landowners and local land
manor life, a waterfall gateway to wilderness or high-
trusts to protect spectacular
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Passport stamps and more. NC Youth Conservation
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Blue Ridge Music Center MP 213 Heritage Area
Appalachian History | Performances and Festivals
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Linn Cove Viaduct MP 304 Heritage Area through the
Linville Falls MP 316 development of natural and
Minerals Museum MP 331 cultural resources. Promote
Craggy Gardens MP 364 economic opportunity
through heritage tourism.
Folk Art Center MP 382
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Waterrock Knob MP 451
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About the
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic highway connecting Shenandoah A
National Park and Skyline Drive in Virginia with the Great Smoky Parkway
Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Traversing trip can be the
Virginia and western North Carolina, the Parkway encompasses a opposite of hectic
469-mile drive through many areas of natural and cultural significance. daily life. People are busy,
inundated with information and
The majority of the Parkway in Virginia runs through the George connected as much as possible. We often rely
Washington and Jefferson National Forests, along mountain crests into on secondary sources rather than personal experiences.
the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests in North Carolina. This A Parkway experience defies much of this. Slow and relaxed, the
National Scenic Byway is a two-lane road with a maximum speed Parkway provides sunshine, mountain gusts and up-close views of the
limit of 45 mph. For those who enjoy road trips and nature, traveling Blue Ridge region.
the Parkway is not to be missed.
You will hug the crest of the worlds oldest mountain range as you
wind through the coves and forest slopes of southern Appalachia. The
Gas Availability breathtaking views stamp an unforgettable impression on your mind.

No gasoline is available on the Parkway. Gas is available not far off It has been said, Too many places we see in America today look
the Parkway at any of these US or State Highway intersections: like too many places we see in America today. Interstates, cities and
subdivisions can look alike no matter where you are. But Americas
National Parks are each unique, with remarkable experiences
unattainable anywhere else.

The landscapes along the Virginia portion of the Parkway differ

from those in North Carolina. A glimpse of traditional early days of
settlement is visible in Virginia, with recreated farms near Humpback
Rocks and Mabry Mill further south. In North Carolina, Linville Falls
and the Cradle of Forestry highlight mountain forests and natural
wonders.

In addition to stops along the Parkway, the road runs near historic
towns from top to bottom for accessing the areas heritage and
culture. The Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters are located in
Asheville, N.C. a city well loved by literary figures Carl Sandburg,
Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Exploration of their homes and
haunts presents an interesting side trip.

The Parkway inspires pride, appreciation and responsibility. Whether

enjoying an afternoon drive or visiting for the first time, pride is
important to protecting the Parkway. Appreciation may be found
in the streams, trails, wildlife, historic structures, cool air, vistas or
absolute serenity. Responsibility lies in the stewardship required of all
visitors to National Park sites. This place can only stay as we know
it with community, regional and individual help. Whatever your
Parkway experience, respect other visitors and wildlife and keep to
US 441 MP 469.1 Updated 1-2016
less than 5 miles south the trails to enjoy all of it.

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 The Park holds more
than 500 miles of trails,
including 101 miles of
the Appalachian Trail. Trails may
follow a ridge crest, or they may lead
to high places with panoramic views
or to waterfalls in deep canyons.

Facilities

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK

and Services
Includes visitor centers, bookstores,
campgrounds, showers and laundries,
picnic areas, gift shops, lodges, cabins,
restaurants, gas station, ATMs, waysides,
campstores, a stable, & restrooms.

Shenandoah National Park lies astride a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Most facilities and services are
which form the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania available April through November
and Georgia. The Shenandoah River flows through the valley to the west, with
Massanutten Mountain, 40 miles long, standing between the rivers north and south Plan to obtain all food, gas, and
forks. The rolling Piedmont country lies to the east of the Park. Skyline Drive, a 105- lodging outside of the Park in
mile road that winds along the crest of the mountains through the length of the Park, December, January, February, and
provides vistas of the spectacular landscape to east and west. Many animals, including March.
deer, black bears, and wild turkeys, flourish among the rich growth of an oak-hickory
Check the Parks website or call (540)
forest. In season, bushes and wildflowers bloom along the Drive and trails and fill 999-3500 for current information.
the open spaces. Apple trees, stone foundations, and cemeteries are reminders of the
families who once called this place home. Shenandoah National Park has many stories www.nps.gov/shen
waiting to be told, and a world of beauty that can renew and bring peace to the spirit.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS A LITTLE HISTORY

Visitors can participate in Ranger-guided In 1926, U.S. Congress authorized creation of Shenandoah National Park. Today
activities, view audio-visual programs or exhibits nearly 200,000 acres of eastern deciduous forest are a sanctuary for more than 100
at visitor centers, enjoy the panoramic views varieties of trees, 200 bird species, and 1,100 flowering plants.
from overlooks, hike to peaks and waterfalls, fish
or just plain relax in the peaceful surroundings. Private lands were purchased by the Commonwealth of Virginia. On December 26,
1935, Virginia gave the deeds to the Federal Government, formally establishing the
Continuing a tradition set by George Freeman Park. In 1936, Shenandoah was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for the
Pollock, who founded a resort at Skyland recreation and re-creation found here.
long before Shenandoah National Park was
established, Delaware North at Shenandoah Visit Shenandoah and step back in time. Over 400 buildings and structures within the
National Park, the Parks concessioner offers a Skyline Drive Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as
variety of activities for visitors in spring, summer, being nationally significant for their architecture and association with the history of the
and fall, providing a terrific way to have fun and 1920s and 1930s.
learn more about the Parks history and wildlife
as well as regional arts, music, and crafts. Today, approximately 1.2 million visitors come to Shenandoah each year. It is our
For a calendar of events visit the concessioners hope that this park, created as a peaceful refuge for nearby urban populations, will
website at www.goshenandoah.com continue to offer relaxation, recreation, and inspiration for many generations to come.

S H E N A N D O A H N A T I O N A L PA R K
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WINCHESTER/FREDERICK CO., VA
17 The Plains 18 miles north of the Skyline Drive via US 522, I-81 Exits 310, 313,
Stephens City
Marshall
315, 317. Historic district, quaint towns, museums, professional
522 Delaplane
81 theatre, cinema, golf, and fine restaurants. For more info: Winchester-
To
Middletown 340 66 Washington, DC Frederick County Visitors Center 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Road
55 Linden Winchester, VA 22601 www.visitwinchesterva.com (877) 871-1326.
Front Front Royal
Strasburg 55 Royal North Entrance To
Dickey R Warrenton Dinosaur Land - 3848 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, White Post, VA
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Washington
center, heated pool, & whirlpool. www.winchester.hgi.com
42 Elkwallow
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Thornton Gap (540) 722-8881.

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522 history museum complex including Glen Burnie Historic House & 6
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Jackson acres of formal gardens. Open Tues-Sun 10 am - 4 pm.
40 Culpeper
Shenandoah 211 Skyland www.shenandoahmuseum.org (888) 556-5799.
River Byrd 231

New Market 29

Big Meadows
50 SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA
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211 Venture off the Pkwy and experience OUR Rush Hour. Scenic drives,
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Madison hiking, paddling, history, vineyards, breweries, restaurants, caverns.

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Broadway 340
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Lewis Mountain 230 Theres only one Shenandoah County in the Shenandoah Valley!
www.VisitShenandoahCounty.com (888) 367-3965.
Lacey Swift Run Gap 60
South River
42 Spring Entrance 230

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Elkton Stanardsville WOODSTOCK, VA
33 33 Ruckersville Located on Rt. 11, I-81 exit 283.
70
Harrisonburg Simmons Gap Barboursville
McGaheysville Hampton Inn & Suites - 1150 Motel Dr. off I-81 exit 283.
42 Nortonsville Free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, meeting rooms.
Loft Mountain
276 80 www.hamptoninnwoodstock.com (540) 459-7111.
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FOOD AIRPORT
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Mile 105.5/Mile 0.0 PARKWAY ACCESS
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 FRONT ROYAL, VA 4.5 Dickey Ridge Visitor Center. Exhibits, movie,
Located at Milepost 0, Front Royal is a stepping on and off point for a publications, water, comfort stations and picnic
wonderful and spectacular Skyline Drive tour through the grounds. Alt. 1,940.
Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
www.discoverfrontroyal.com (800) 338-2576.
6.8 Gooney Run Overlook gives a view across the
valley and towards Dickey Ridge on the right.
Skyline Caverns - US 340, 1 mile south of Front Royal. Open all
year. Miniature train, gift shop, fast food, country store, rock shop.
Guided tour is impressive & educational. Unusual Anthodite formations. 17.1 Range View Overlook offers a spectacular view
www.skylinecaverns.com (800) 296-4545. of a large section of the Blue Ridge.

Quality Inn - 10 Commerce Ave, N entrance Shen Natl Park, bike

parking, free breakfast, pool, restaurant, LCD TV - HBO, free WiFi,
21 Hogback Overlook. 11 bends of Shenandoah
River visible on clear days. Alt. 3,385 ft.
laundry, renovated. www.qualityinn-frontroyal.com (540) 635-3161.
22.2 Mathews Arm Campground is open late May
0 Junction US 340 and Skyline Drive. From through October. Tent and trailer sites, sewage
Front Royal east 35 miles to Middleburg. 63 mi. to disposal station. No showers or laundry. Camp store
Washington D.C.; southeast 18 mi. to Washington, two miles south on Skyline Drive.
VA; north 21 mi. to Winchester.
24 Elkwallow. Picnic grounds and wayside, grills,
0.6 Front Royal (North) Entrance Station is staffed snack bar, gift shop, water and comfort station.
by National Park Service personal who, besides
collecting entrance fees, can answer your questions `28.4 Beahms Gap provides access to the Appalachian
and give other assistance. Trail and shorter trails.

2.8 Shenandoah Valley Overlook provides a

sweeping view across the valley to Signal Knob, Shenandoah National Park has
a Civil War communications post to the right on over 500 miles of trails. Over 30%
Massanutten Mountain. The mountain divides the of the trails are within designated
valley and the Shenandoah River, with the south fork wilderness areas. 101 miles are part
on the near side and the north fork on the far side. of the Appalachian Trail.
The two forks meet north of Front Royal.

Winchester, VA Region
A beautiful The Winchester area offers a true hub for visitors to Shenandoah
18 mile stroll National Park. A unique history, vibrant pedestrian downtown, and
from the an array of lodging, dining and shopping choices all abound in a
Skyline Drive, place where you can follow in the footsteps of George Washington,
via US 522 Stonewall Jackson and Patsy Cline.
(I-81 exit 313)
Spring and summer visitors will be treated to the world-famous
Apple Blossom Festival, thriving nights and a vibrant countryside. If
you can take your eyes off the stunning leaves in the fall, youll find a
quieter pace and a full slate of fall festivals. Wintertime finds holiday
events, cozy B&B stays, and a growing number of wineries to explore.

Get the inside scoop before visiting the Winchester area with
Open 7
Contact
articles like 16 Local Spots for Dining alfresco, Top 10 Must- Winchester-Frederick Co.
days a
Do List for Fall, 8 Totally Unexpected Finds and more at www. week,
9am-5pm
Visitors Center & Gift Shop
VisitWinchesterVA.com/blog.
1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Dont wait too long; the good deals here go quick! Winchester, VA 22601

877-871-1326 www.visitwinchesterva.com
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 LURAY-PAGE COUNTY, VA Yogi Bears Jellystone Park - 5 miles from Drive on US 211
Nestled between the Blue Ridge & Massanutten Mountains, Page Valley West. Beautiful mountain views. All facilities for RVs or tents. Pool,
is a beautiful escape any time of the year. Once you visit us, you may themed mini golf, 3 types of cabins, water slide. Late Mar-Nov.
never want to leave. www.VisitLurayPage.com (888) 743-3915. www.campluray.com. Reservations (800) 420-6679.

ATTRACTIONS
SHENANDOAH CAVERNS, VA
Luray Caverns - Eastern Americas largest and most popular caverns. 5 miles north of New Market, I-81 Exit 269.
A U.S. Natural Landmark featuring the worlds only Stalacpipe Organ.
Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park 10 min; I-81, 15 min. Shenandoah Caverns - Explore an underground world of
www.luraycaverns.com (540) 743-6551. wonders that has been thrilling visitors for over 90 years. Its Virginias
only cavern with elevator service! Attractions include American
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING Celebration on Parade (open seasonally), Main Street of Yesteryear and
the Yellow Barn. Open all year. www.shenandoahcaverns.com
Allstar Lodging Vacation Cabins - Dozens of unique (540) 477-3115.
vacation rentals. 1-10 bdr. sleep 2-40 guests. In Luray, near Caverns,
Skyline Drive, mountain views, riverfront, fireplace, hot tub,
Shenandoah Valley Travel Association - Request an official
Jacuzzi, swimming pool, kitchen, open yr. round, pets welcome.
Shenandoah Valley Travel Guide at www.VisitShenandoah.org
www.allstarlodging.com (540) 843-0606.
or call (800) VISIT-SV. Mail requests to P.O. Box 1040,
New Market, VA 22844.
Luray Caverns Motels - Opposite each caverns entrance. Quiet,
scenic locations with Blue Ridge Mountain views. Discount food
coupons, free WiFi, pools. Golf packages at Caverns Country Club NEW MARKET, VA
Resort. (540) 743-6551; (888) 941-4531. 15 miles west of Skyline Drive on US 211. I-81 Exit 264.

The Mimslyn Inn - Circa 1931.Vintage Southern Hospitality. Virginia Museum of the Civil War & New Market
Comfortable, inviting, and ready for you to experience. 401 W. Main St. Battlefield State Historical Park - Museum exhibit presents
www.mimslyninn.com or (540) 743-5105. entire Civil War in Virginia with focus exhibit on the VMI cadets in the
Battle of New Market. Museum shop, picnic area, overlooks. Walking
Shenandoah River Outfitters & River Log Cabins - trail on actual battlefield. www.vmi.edu/newmarket (866) 515-1864.
Canoe, kayak, raft, tube the Shenandoah or stay in the river cabins.
www.shenandoahriver.com (800) 6-CANOE2.

Shenandoah County, VA
Strasburg | Toms Brook | Woodstock | Edinburg | Mount Jackson | New Market
Theres
Only One Just a short distance West of Skyline Drive, enjoy the charm and
Shenandoah beauty of six historic small towns situated along route 11 like pearls
County in the on a string. Each with its unique charm and personality, you are
Shenandoah certain to find a friendly face, great local art, stories, antiques and
Valley! relics of Shenandoahs past.
During your stay, experience the best of outdoor recreation: hiking
and biking, river floats, fishing and camping. Take a scenic drive
down country roads to find vineyards and farms. You may sip local wines and brews and
enjoy the freshest flavors of our agricultural communities through farm-to-fork dining.
However you choose to enjoy the valley, Shenandoah County has so much to offer:
Contact
History and Genealogy Shenandoah County Tourism
Extreme sports and leisurely strolls
Unique attractions and artisan studios
600 North Main Street
Charming Bed and Breakfasts and rustic camping Suite 101
Agricultural traditions with the freshest dining and markets Woodstock, VA 22664

888-367-3965 www.VisitShenandoahCounty.com
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 Skyland Resort - Located in the Shenandoah National Park at MP
31.3 Thornton Gap Entrance - West 9 mi. to Luray, 24
41.7. Open late March through late November. Features 177 rooms
mi. to New Market. East 7 mi. to Sperryville, 26 mi. to
ranging from rustic cabins to cozy suites with fireplaces, full service
Culpeper. Alt. 2,304. Thornton Gap is one of the major
restaurant, a gift shop with handcrafted items and special gifts, & bar
entrances to the park. Park Rangers at the entrance station with entertainment 7 days a week. Guided horse rides, special events &
can answer your questions and give other assistance. Park scheduled Ranger activities. www.goshenandoah.com
Headquarters is four miles west on US 221. Call (877) 247-9261.

32 Marys Rock Tunnel built in 1932, goes through

42.6 Whiteoak Canyon has six waterfalls. A 4.6 mile
600 feet of rock with a 14-foot clearance. round-trip trail leads to the first waterfall, the parks
second highest at 86 feet.
36.6 Pinnacles. Picnic grounds with shelter, tables,
fireplaces, water and comfort station. Alt. 3,350. 43 Limberlost Trail (accessible), a 1.3 mile loop,
Access to Appalachian Trail. passes through an old orchard and the remains of
a grove of ancient hemlocks. It is an accessible
38.6 Stony Man Mountain Overlook. Straight ahead trail (with assistance), with a crushed greenstone
as you enter the overlook from the north is the walkway, wooden boardwalk and bridge, and many
profile of a man looking up toward the sky. Across benches.
the valley is Massanutten Mountain.
44.2 Crescent Rock Overlook 25 yards from the
39 Little Stony Man Cliffs can be reached by a round Skyline Drive, provides the best view of Hawksbill
trip hike of 0.9 mile from the parking area. Access to Mountain. Another trail leads to Bettys Rock, 0.8
Appalachian Trail. mile round trip.

41.7 Entrance to Skyland. Highest point on Skyline 45.5 Hawksbill Gap Parking Area trails lead to
Drive at 3,680 feet. One of the primary tourist facility Hawksbill Mountain, at 4,051 feet the highest point
stops. Naturalist George Freeman Pollock who built in the park.
Skyland resort in the 1890s, was a major proponent
for establishing the park. Lodge, dining room, gift 50.4 Dark Hollow Falls, the waterfall closest to the
shop, riding horses, Stony Man Nature Trail and Drive, cascades 70 feet over greenstone. Round
other trails, conducted hikes and evening programs. trip from the parking area is 1.4 miles.

Front Royal, VA
Front Royal, Welcome to Front Royal, Virginia the northern Gateway to Shenandoah National
Virginia is Park and the Canoe Capital of Virginia. Steeped in rich history and natural
your northern beauty this thriving community boasts attractions and amenities for everyone.
Gateway to
Shenandoah The Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Shenandoah River in Front Royal
National Park beckoning you to discover miles of parkland, hiking trails, electrifying waterfalls
and the Canoe and wildlife viewing.
Capital of Outfitters rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes for floating down the
Virginia! Shenandoah, its beauty celebrated in song. Taste and tour at World-class
Wineries, and play the greens at five award-winning Golf destinations. Live,
Shop, Play and Visit Historic Downtown Front Royal located just one mile north of Shenandoah National
Park. Highlights include museums, antiques, fine art, estate jewelry, live music and do-it-yourself crafts. Contact
Enjoy an eclectic mix of restaurants and relax in the Village Commons, a favorite spot for events, For Details on Attractions, Events
concerts and meeting friends. Take a rest from your adventures at one of our many bed & breakfasts, Lodging and a Free Visitors Package
motels or campgrounds. E-mail: [email protected]

800-338-2576 www.discoverfrontroyal.com
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51 Big Meadows offers a multitude of activities and 56.4 Bearfence Mountain Summit provides a 360
services at three sites, all connected by a network degree view. The round trip from the parking lot is
of trails. Byrd Visitor Center is one of the parks two only 1.2 miles but part of it is a rock scramble and
major information facilities, providing exhibits on the can be difficult, especially if wet. Wear sturdy shoes.
areas human and natural history; film and Ranger
programs; sales outlet for publications and maps; 57.5 Lewis Mountain Facilities and services include
conducted hikes; and self-guiding nature trail. The cabins, campground with tent and trailer sites, camp
wayside facilities include a coffee shop, camp store, store, picnic ground and campfire facilities. Alt.
gift shop and service station. One mile from the 3,390.
Drive, using either entrance, is Big Meadows Lodge
with rooms, dining room and gift shop open in 62.5 South River is a fine place to stop for a picnic and
spring, summer and fall. Big Meadows Campground then take a hike to South River Falls, 2.6 miles round
has tent and trailer sites, trailer sewage disposal trip.
station, showers, laundry, ice, firewood, picnic
ground and the summer campfire program. During
the summer and fall, campsites at the campground MADISON, VA
Madison Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center - 110 A N Main
may be available by reservation only. Byrd Visitor
Street, Madison, VA 22727. www.madison-va.com (540) 948-4455.
Center, the Big Meadows Campground, the Lodge,
and wayside are usually closed in winter. Byrd
Visitor Center is open winter weekends, weather and Shenandoah Hills Campground - Open year round. Rt. 29, 11
drive conditions permitting. Please call the park for mi N. of Ruckersville. RVs, cabins, tents. Propane, dump, 50/30A.
current information or if you plan to visit in winter. www.shenandoahhills.com (540) 948-4186.
Shenandoah National Park Headquarters
(540) 999-3500.
65.5 Swift Run Gap. Junction US 33. East 12 miles
Big Meadows Lodge - Located in Shenandoah National Park at MP to Standardsville, west 7 mi. to Elkton, 24 mi. to
51. Open mid-May through early November. Features 97 rooms from Harrisonburg. South 25 mi. to Grottoes. Alt. 2,365
rustic cabins to cozy suites with fireplaces, full service restaurant & bar Park Rangers at the entrance station can answer
with entertainment 7 days a week. Gift shop with handcrafted items and your questions and give other assistance.
special gifts. www.goshenandoah.com Call (877) 247-9261.

Luray & Page County, VA

Historic Scenic and Beautiful are top descriptions
Culture
of Luray and Page County, Virginia
Friendly
Atmosphere Scenic Page County offers year-round refreshment and relaxationin
addition to shopping and diningin the charming communities of
Natural Luray, Shenandoah, and Stanley. Area attractions include the legendary
Beauty Luray Caverns, Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive, miles of
hiking and biking trails, and golf and a variety of sports on the beautiful
Shenandoah River. Look for locally-produced food on restaurant menus.
Wisteria Farm & Vineyard is the perfect spot for a picnic and a day in the
country. Page County makes a beautiful destination for holidaysspend a romantic weekend in
TLCs Number Two Destination Wedding Locale. There are hotels, B&Bs, and cabins galore! Your Contact
journey begins at the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerces website, www.VisitLurayPage. Visitors Center hours:
com, or call toll free at 888-743-3915. 9am-5pm daily
Call for your free complete
18 Campbell St. Luray, VA 22835
getaway planner.

888-743-3915 www.CabinCapital.com www.VisitLurayPage.com

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 HARRISONBURG, VA 66.3 Hightop Mountain Parking, at an elevation
Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services - located inside the of 2,637 feet, is on the west side of the Drive
Hardesty-Higgins House, 23 miles from Skyline Drive, on 33 West to and provides access to the Appalachian Trail and
visit us for shopping, museums, and local eateries. Plan your adventure outstanding views on the summit of Hightop
in historic Harrisonburg by visiting the Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Mountain.
Center, the place where history and hospitality meet. 212 S. Main St.
Open daily 9am-5pm www.VisitHarrisonburgVA.com (540) 432-8935.
66.8 Swift Run Overlook offers a view of the Piedmont
to the east and Flattop to the south.
Old Massanutten Lodge B & B - Exit at MP 65.7 at Swift
Run. Were Here To Pamper You. 3 elegant rooms, w/ baths, some
whirlpools, full gourmet breakfasts. Close to US 33 & I-81 Exit 247. 73.2 Simmons Gap Ranger Station personnel are
www.oldmassanuttenlodge.com (540) 269-8800. responsible for the southern portion of the park.
Stop if you need assistance from the Rangers.
Stonewall Jackson Inn - Stay Here! Affordable, 5 star & top rated
by TripAdvisor & B&B.com. Harrisonburgs lively Historic District, 10 77.8 Rockytop Overlook provides a good view of the
rooms. Check our happy guest reviews! EZ on/off @ Skyline MP 65. wild canyon country of the Big Run watershed.
www.StonewallJacksonInn.com (540) 433-8233.

The Village Inn & Restaurant - I-81 Exit 243. Scenic rural setting,
free HBO, relaxing pool and hot tub, deluxe playground, wireless
internet, in-room coffee, microwave & refrigerator. AAA 3 Diamond.
Family owned for 3 generations. www.thevillageinn.travel
(540) 434-7355.

GROTTOES, VA
From MP 0, 4 miles West of the Skyline Drive via US 250 and 12 miles
North via US 340.

Grand Caverns - Americas oldest continuously operated show cave Bring plenty of water
& voted #2 in U.S. by Parade magazine. Experience natures handiwork.
if you plan to hike!
Open daily. www.grandcaverns.com (888) 430-CAVE.

Harrisonburg, VA
From Skyline Nestled in the heart of Virginias Shenandoah Valley,
Drive/Shenandoah our history and hospitality are as ever-present
National Park as the beautiful mountains. Its easy to reach,
MP 65.5 take making it a perfect choice for a long weekend or
33 West into a weeklong vacation. Harrisonburg is a vibrant
Harrisonburg community with a diverse population, an amazing
and follow the food scene and rich in arts & culture. The mountains
Visitor Center and the rolling hills are a playground for outdoor
information signs. recreation lovers. Hailed by National Geographic
Society as one of Americas Top Mountain Bike
Towns, its the perfect gateway for heart pumping
adventure. Harrisonburg is alive with music, art and history. There is much to explore from
nearly 80 locally-owned restaurants to locally-owned shops, to one-of-a-kind museums.
Contact
The vibrancy and diversity are evident in the local businesses, restaurants and many special Harrisonburg Tourism
events including a summer film and music series, live performances, cultural festivals, college & Visitor Services
& local sporting events and beer, wine and music festivals. 212 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 432-8935 www.visitharrisonburgva.com

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 Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson - 2 miles SE on Rte
CEDAR CREEK & BELLE GROVE 53 off Rte 20 & I-64. Day passes include house tours. Special tours
including the Behind-the-Scenes tour also offered daily. Visit website to
From Backcountry to Breadbasket book in advance. Cafe & The Shop at Monticello. 931 Thomas Jefferson
to Battlefield -- and Beyond Parkway, Charlottesville, VA. www.monticello.org (434) 984-9800.

The Shenandoah Valley FOOD & LODGING

invites you to learn about its
rich heritage, from Native English Inn - US 29N & US 250 bypass. Std & king rms. Incl. Full
Americans who first shaped the breakfast buffet, 24 hrs coffee/tea, heated indoor pool. Ask about
land, to pioneers of this frontier; packages & discounts. 2000 Morton Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903.
this fertile area became one www.englishinncharlottesville.com (800) 786-5400 or (434) 971-9900.
of the most important wheat
Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville - Mile 0, I-64E to exit 124.
producing regions of the entire
Restaurant, indoor pool, free HSIA, near Monticello & Downtown.
South. The Valley also witnessed
www.stayHGI.com (434) 979-4442.
some of the most dramatic events of the Civil War, including the
Battle of Cedar Creek, a decisive October 19, 1864 Union victory.
CROZET, VA
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove NHP 10 miles East of Parkway, Exit Milepost 0
7712 Main Street Middletown, Virginia 22645
(540) 869-3051 www.nps.gov/cebe Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center - Downtown Crozet,
inside historic train depot. Free programs & events, visit
www.visitcharlottesville.org/adventurecenter
79.5 Loft Mountain. Loft Mountain Campground has
Montfair Resort Farm - 18 mi. from Parkway, MP 0. 9 mi.
both tent and trailer sites, a trailer sewage disposal
station, wayside facility with a camp store, gift N. of Crozet. Eco-friendly vacation cabins by mtn lake. Pets
welcome. Hiking, fishing, canoes, bikes. WiFi in most cottages.
shop, showers, laundry, ice, firewood, a self-guiding
www.montfairresortfarm.com (434) 823-5202.
nature trail, and conducted programs in the summer.
This campground usually closes in late October.
Amphitheater; hikes in summer. Alt. 3,300 104.8 Rockfish (South) Entrance Station is staffed
by the Park Service who can answer questions and

81.1 Doyles River Trail takes you to the provide assistance.

upper falls, 2.6 miles round trip.
105.4 Rockfish Gap. Junction Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge
84.1 Jones Run is a good place to park for a rewarding Parkway, and US 250, west (on US 250) 4 mi. to
hike of 3.6 miles, round trip to the 42 foot Jones Waynesboro, 15 mi. to Staunton. East (on 250) 20 to
Run Falls. The reward: mosses and flowering plants Charlottesville. I-64 also crosses the mountains here.
growing on the water-sprayed cliff. Rockfish Gap starts, or ends Skyline Drive, depending
on which way you are heading. The Drive runs
84.8 Blackrock Summit Parking is the start of a one-mile
directly into Blue Ridge Parkway, also administered
round trip hike to Blackrock and outstanding views.
by the National Park Service.

94.2 Turk Gap Parking Area is east of the Drive near

a crossing of the Appalachian Trail.
A Migration
98.9 Calf Mountain Overlook provides a spectacular Route
360 degree view. The Parkways
protected corridor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA provides a migration
Visit our 2 locations - 610 E Main Street, on the downtown mall in route for many species both
Charlottesville, and 5791 Three Notchd Rd., Crozet at old train depot. along ridge tops and as it crosses the regions
For hours & directions, www.visitcharlottesville.org, (877) 386-1103. many creeks and major rivers. Another kind of
migration route becomes obvious in the fall as
ATTRACTIONS hawks catch the rising warm air currents from
Barboursville Vineyards & Historic Ruins - 30 min E of the piedmont and sail down the mountains
Pkwy, Rt 33 at Rt 20. Tastings daily at Virginias most honored winery, and above the Parkway on their migratory
fine dining at Palladio Restaurant. Details & Calendar of Events. route south.
www.barboursvillewine.com Reservations (540) 832-7848.

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Stuarts
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340 10 Wintergreen 0 5 mi
Sherando Lake
0 5 km Milepost 0, Rockfish Gap to
Middlebrook
Greenville 20
151

Lovingston
56 Milepost 106, Roanoke, VA
Steeles
252 Tavern 56 Roseland Arrington

81 30 Montebello 56
Piney River

Brownsburg
Lowesville 151 29
0 Rockfish Gap - Junction Blue Ridge Parkway and
Skyline Drive, US 250 Crossover. West 4 miles to
Fairfield
778 Waynesboro, 15 mi. to Staunton and 60 miles to
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60 Monterey. East 20 mi. to Charlottesville. Alt. 1,909.
39 Forks of
Buffalo
60 Amherst Afton. VA Exit US 250, MP 0.
Buena Sweet Briar
64 Vista 635 29
Lexington 50
Otter
Creek Pleasant View STAUNTON, VA
Pedlar Monroe Stauntons historic downtown delights visitors with its vibrant arts
251 501 Mills 130 scene & great restaurants. The amazing architecture & compact
Collierstown James River
Glasgow 60 downtown make for great walking & exploring opportunities.
Boonsboro Lynchburg www.VisitStaunton.com (540) 332-3972.
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Augusta Expo Event Center - Fishersville VA. 9 miles from
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Blue Ridge

Peaks of Otter MP 0 at I-64W exit 91. Events, concerts and festivals year round.
Salt Petre Goode
Cave 80 Otterville www.augustaexpo.org (540) 337-2552.

Buchanan 460
Eagle 43 Frontier Culture Museum - Bringing the Past to Life. A living
Rock 43
history museum. 17th, 18th, & 19th century working farms. 1290
90 Bedford
11 Richmond Rd, Staunton. www.frontiermuseum.org (540) 332-7850.
220 460 43
Montvale 221
655
81 FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
Fincastle 100
Blue Ridge Hampton Inn Staunton - 15 mins from MP 0, I-64W to I-81S,
Troutville Moneta exit 220. Luxury rooms, free hot breakfast, fitness room, outdoor
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Laymantown
pool. HHonors. (540) 886-7000.
Daleville 122
Stewartsville
Cloverdale
110
Hollins Virginias Stonewall Jackson Hotel - In historic downtown Staunton,
Vinton Explore Park Smith Mountain 15 minutes from the Parkway, we offer 124 cozy guestrooms &
Lake restaurant. www.stonewalljacksonhotel.com (540) 885-4848.
581 Roanoke
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 WAYNESBORO, VA
HUMPBACK 4 miles west of Parkway via US 250 or I-64. Shops, restaurants,
gas, and outdoor recreation. Information center located at exit 99
off of I-64. www.VisitWaynesboro.net or (540) 943-5187.

ROCKS Best Western Plus Waynesboro - I-64 Exit 94. Our award-
winning hotel is just 5 minutes from MP 0 of the Parkway! Pet-
friendly, beautiful mountain views, hot breakfast, indoor pool &
many restaurants nearby. www.bwwaynesboro.com (540) 942-1100.

Colony House Motel - 494 Three Notchd Mtn Hwy. MP 0.

500 ft from Parkway entrance. Locally owned, 26 rooms, laundry,
internet, cozy, great views. (540) 942-4156.

Days Inn Waynesboro - I-64 exit 94. 5 miles from Parkway.

Milepost 5 Newly renovated oversized guest rooms boast panoramic mountain
views. Complimentary continental breakfast & outdoor pool.
Travelers heading south from Rockfish Gap experience a scenic
2060 Rosser Ave. (540) 943-1101.
drive through a mountain forest interspersed with agricultural
lands. Climbing and descending ridge tops and gaps offers Hampton Inn - Luxury rooms, free hot breakfast, free high speed
magnificent views of the Shenandoah Valley to the west and wireless internet access, indoor pool, fitness room, near hospital.
Rockfish Valley to the east, along with the flora and fauna of Suites available. Near P. Buckley Moss Museum. (540) 213-9500.
Appalachian hardwood forests. This is a region that was once
cleared for agriculture, trade routes, timber harvesting, and Holiday Inn Express - 20 Windigrove Drive. 5 miles W. MP
subsistence living. Now it supports mature forests, designated 1. Great service and good rooms with breakfast, indoor pool and
wilderness, US Forest Service lands, and the return of many species Jacuzzi. Call now: (540) 932-7170.
of wildlife not seen in years.
Quality Inn - 4.5 miles from MP 0, 1-64 Exit 96. Newly
Humpback Rocks at Milepost 5.8 is perhaps the best renovated rooms, features hot breakfast, outdoor pool, and free
representation of the varied combination of natural and cultural high speed internet. (540) 942-1171.
resources anywhere along the Parkway corridor. The prominent
rock outcrop was a landmark guiding wagon trains over the
Howardsville Turnpike in the 1840s. A portion of the historic trace
NELSON COUNTY, VA
From MP 0, 13.5, 16 or 27, explore 471 miles of wineries,
still exists. This was a major route across the narrow Blue Ridge until
breweries, cidery, unique lodging, restaurants & shopping. Info:
railroads came through the mountain gaps. The view from the
Nelson County Dept of Tourism, PO Box 636, Dept. BRPA,
rocks is spectacular any time of the year.
Lovingston, VA 22949. www.nelsoncounty.com. For free travel &
Adjacent to NPS Humpback Rocks Visitor Center, an outdoor farm event information, e-mail: [email protected] (434) 263-7015.
museum is surrounded by nearly 3,000 acres of predominantly
forested lands. Early Parkway designers collected buildings 5-9.3 Humpback Rocks. Visitor Center ? and Park
from nearby and assembled them here in an arrangement Store. Mountain farm exhibit (Milepost 5.8), Picnic
that allows for an easy stroll area, comfort station (Milepost 8.8). 800 acres.
along the pathway. The
farm museum consists of 8.8 Greenstone Parking Overlook. Self-guiding
a single-room log cabin nature trail.
and a series of outbuildings
that represent elements of
regional architecture of
13.5 Reids Gap. Route 664.

the late nineteenth century.

Cabin Creekwood - Your Truly Restful Getaway! 2 miles west
Costumed interpreters
of Parkway on Rt. 664. Year round, quiet, secluded, fully furnished
provide demonstrations, including weaving, basket making
resort, mt. cabins. Pool. 44 Creekwood Ln., Lyndhurst, VA 22952.
and gardening. Interpretation focuses on and emphasizes the
www.cabincreekwood.com (888) 942-2246.
generalized life styles of subsistence farmers.

A visit to Humpback Rocks will help travelers better understand WINTERGREEN, VA

the difficulties and advantages associated with farming and living 5.5 miles east on Route 664 and Route 151, exit at Milepost 13.5.
in these mountains and get a sense of how transportation routes
across the mountains linked residents and communities in the Wintergreen Resort - Lodging, dining, 45 holes of golf, tennis,
region. Participate in hands on cultural demonstrations depicting pools, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, spa, hiking,
domestic and farm chores including gardening and music. fishing. www.wintergreenresort.com (434) 325-2200,
(800) 266-2444.

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16 VA 814 to Sherando Lake. (4.5 mi.) in George MONTEBELLO, VA
Washington National Forest. Swimming, picnicking, 2.5 miles east of Parkway on VA 56, exit at MP 27.
camping.
Montebello Resort - Exit MP 27, Rt 56 East 3 miles. Full service
LOVE, VA campground with shaded sites for RVs, campers, tents (open Apr-
West of Parkway, exit at Milepost 16.
Oct). Cabin rentals available year round. Fee-based trout ponds, no
Royal Oaks Cabins - Love, VA. Exit at Milepost 16, 500 ft license required. Country store w/fuel, groceries & many gift items,
west on Route 814. Royal Oaks Cabins Store, deli, gifts - Come open year round. For more info, visit www.MontebelloVA.com. For
in Love. Stay in Love. Leave in Love. Experience love in our 13 reservations call (540) 377-2650.
cabins and 4 large chalets with mtn. views, fireplaces, hot tubs,
equipped kitchens, Free Wi-Fi, TV/VCR/DVD. Open year round. 34.4 Yankee Horse Parking Area. Logging Railroad
www.vacabins.com (540) 943-7625. Exhibit.

27 Tye River Gap. Rt. 56 Crossover, west to Vesuvius,

45.6 US-60 Crossover. East to Amherst,
Steeles Tavern, east to Montebello. Alt. 2,969. West to Buena Vista and Lexington.

STEELES TAVERN, VA
West of Parkway on VA 56, exit at Milepost 27. BUENA VISTA, VA
Milepost 45.6 - US 60 Crossover West to Buena Vista.
Osceola Mill Restaurant & Inn - Water-powered mill, now
serves as a fine dining restaurant, B&B and Crabtree Falls cabin Glen Maury Park Campground - 10th St., 5 miles from
rentals built by the McCormicks, inventors of the reaper. Featured Parkway. 315 acres with 52 sites or 250 units, group camping.
restaurant and B&B National Geographic Mag. July/09. MP 27, 5 Clean modern facilities. LP gas. (800) 555-8845.
min RT 56 W www.osceolamill.com (540) 377-6455.

Sugar Tree Inn - 3/4 mi W. of MP 27 is a haven of natural beauty

TUNNELS
called The Sugar Tree. Set on 28 acres at 2800 feet, the inn is a Because of the generally higher
place of peace and tranquility. Relax in rustic elegance and enjoy
and more rugged elevation of the
40-mile views from our front porch. Wood-burning fireplaces in
mountains in North Carolina, there are
every room. A full country breakfast is included; dinner is available
for inn guests with advance reservations. www.sugartreeinn.com twenty six tunnels on the Parkway in that state,
(540) 377-2197. but only one in Virginia.

Nelson County, VA
Experience From milepost 0 of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the mighty
the Sunrise James River, plan to experience a getaway full of adventure and
Side of the relaxation. Remember how to have fun in our 471 square mile
Blue Ridge playground, then rest at a unique local bed and breakfast or
cabin.

Relax and unwind as you marvel at Natures bounty. Whether its the pink and white of
the spring apple blossoms or the spectacular fall foliage, the backdrop is picture perfect
for your vacation.

Be entertained with the simple things take time to relax, enjoy the scenery, the local
music scene or the farm-to-the-table culinary delights from local restaurants, wineries,
breweries, cideries or distilleries.
Contact
Nelson County Tourism
Post Office Box 636
Dept. BRPD Lovingston, VA 22949

434-263-7015 www.nelsoncounty.com
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 LEXINGTON, BUENA VISTA NATURAL BRIDGE, VA
15 miles west of Parkway via US 501 or VA 130, exit at Milepost
& ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA 61.6 or 63.7. I-81 Exits 175 or 180.
Natural Wonders, Great American Heroes & Charming Towns!
Featuring the homes and final resting places of Stonewall Jackson
and Robert E. Lee, breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, and
ATTRACTIONS
a charming downtown that offers abundant eateries, locally-owned Dinosaur Kingdom II - 5781 S. Lee Hwy. Natural Bridge
shops and cozy B&Bs. www.lexingtonvirginia.com (540) 463-3777. VA. Dinos versus Yankee soldiers during the civil war.
www.dinosaurkingdom2.com (540) 464-2253.
Brierley Hill Bed & Breakfast - 985 Borden Rd. Lexington VA.
Spectacular panoramic mtn & valley view, Jacuzzi suites, fireplaces, Natural Bridge Zoological Park - Discover the largest &
WiFi, 5 star. www.brierleyhill.com (800) 422-4925. most complete collection of birds & animals in the state of Virginia.
Ride an African elephant, stand next to & feed the giraffes, gaze
Hampton Inn Col Alto - 401 E. Nelson St., Lexington into the eyes of a huge white tiger. Feed over 300 tame beautiful
MP 45. Historic manor rooms and modern rooms. Pool. parakeets in our huge new parakeet landing aviary. Enjoy monkeys,
www.hampton-inn.com/hi/lexington-historic (540) 463-2223. mandrills & gibbons as they raise their babies in their spacious
habitat displays. Enjoy the only nesting colony of beautiful pink
60.8 Otter Creek. campground, trails and scenic road- Chilean flamingos in Virginia & watch the rare Himalayan black
bears soaking in their swimming pool. Our staff members give
side cascade
educational & entertaining talks throughout the day with select
baby animals & colorful parrots. Feed, pet, & photograph hundreds
61.6 Rt 130 Crossover East to Lynchburg 20 mi.
of tame animals & birds up close. Free picnic area & Safari gift
West to Glasgow 9 mi. and Natural Bridge 15 mi. shop. Off I-81 between exits 175 & 180. 15 minutes off Parkway.
Open daily 9-6pm. www.naturalbridgezoo.com (540) 291-2420.
Lynchburg NW/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA - 6252 Elon Rd.
Monroe, VA. MP 61.5 - Rt. 130 East, 1 mile from Parkway. RV/tent/ Virginia Safari Park - Virginias only 180-acre drive-thru zoo!
cabins - big rigs welcome! www.lynchburgkoa.com (800) 562-8717. Drive 3 miles of road where animals of all sizes, shapes and colors
approach your vehicle in search of a tasty bucket of feed. See deer,
camels, bison, zebras, elk, giraffe, and many more! 4 mi. North
63.7 James River Visitor Center ? and Park
of Natural Bridge on Rt. 11. Left @ NB KOA. Open March-Nov.
Store. Exhibits.
www.VirginiaSafariPark.com (540) 291-3205.

Lexington / Rockbridge, VA
Legendary With two official Appalachian Trail Communities Buena Vista and Glasgow our
history, area welcomes recreation-lovers of all types. Visit the awe-inspiring Natural Bridge
awe- State Park, an Affiliated Unit of the National Park Service. Paddle the James River,
inspiring cycle the picturesque backroads on a vineyard tour or tap your toes at a music
beauty and festival at Glen Maury Park. After a scenic day on the parkway, trail or river, relax
authentic in one of our well-appointed cabins, B&Bs, hotels or campgrounds.
experiences
In historic Lexington one of The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit by Smithsonian
Magazine, and once home to Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and George
C. Marshall you can visit the museums, houses and gravesites honoring these
iconic leaders. Watch a Virginia Military Institute Cadet Parade or hop aboard
a horse-drawn carriage tour. Stroll the brick lined sidewalks enjoying our indie- Contact
owned shops, galleries and eateries. Tap the day off with a craft brew at Devils
Stop by our Visitor Centers located at:
Backbone Outpost Brewery, one of the stops on the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail.
106 E. Washington St., Lexington
All around Rockbridge County, youll find engaging attractions such as Virginia 595 E. 29th St. (U.S. Route 60)
Safari Park, Hulls Drive-In, circa-1750 Wades Mill, Cyrus McCormick Farm and Buena Vista | Mile Post 45.6
much more.

1-540-463-3777 www.LexingtonVirginia.com
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LODGING & CAMPING 83.4 Fallingwater Cascades National Scenic Trail.
Divided into two sections or may be hiked as one
Natural Bridge KOA Campground - Rt. 130 west to The continuous loop. Fallingwater Cascades section is a
Natural Bridge, Rt. 11 North 4.5 miles, RV-tent-cabin-deluxe cabins. 1.5 mile loop of moderate hiking. Flat Top section is
Open all year. www.naturalbridgekoa.com (800) 562-8514. more strenuous, 2.5 miles to summit and 4.4 mi. to
Peaks Picnic Area on VA 43.
Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Located on the James River
and nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, just minutes to the
Natural Bridge. www.campnbr.com (540) 291-2727. 84-87 Peaks of Otter Area ? 5,000 acres. Three
Peaks-Sharp Top [El 3,875], Flat Top [El. 4,004], and
Harkening Hill [El. 3,364]. Visitor Center, self-guided
POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WV trail, historic farm interpretive programs. Picnic area,
Come visit Natures Mountain Playground. Fall drives, campground, restrooms.
great fishing & bicycling, fun events. Greenbrier River Trail,
Green Bank Telescope, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.
www.NaturesMountainPlayground.com (800) 336-7009.
Otter Lake
Photo by Jeff Greenberg
63.7 US 501 Crossover West to Natural Bridge 15
miles. East to Lynchburg 22 miles. Alt. 670.

LYNCHBURG, VA
Take a detour at Milepost 63.7 and experience celebrated historic
places, diverse local cuisine, and unique shops as Lynchburg
is the perfect place to stay while exploring Central Virginia!
www.DiscoverLynchburg.org (434) 485-7290.

74.7 Thunder Ridge Parking Area. Ten minute loop

trail to superb view of Arnolds Valley. Alt. 3,485.

76.5 High Point on the Parkway in Virginia. Apple

Orchard Mountain. (El. 4,229.) Alt. 3,950.

Lynchburg, VA
Take a turn Take a detour at mile post 63.7 and experience celebrated historic
off mile post places, diverse local cuisine, and unique shops as Lynchburg is the
63.7 to visit perfect place to stay while exploring Central Virginia!
#LynchburgVA!
Amid the Blue Ridge Mountains and alongside the James River,
Lynchburg is one of Virginias celebrated jewels. At times throughout its history, Lynchburg
ranked as one of the wealthiest communities per capita nationally. This affluence fueled
construction of extraordinary architectural building styles.

These historic structures are now revitalized into unique places with which to experience
our arts, culinary and recreational activities. Warm hospitality and engaging sites including
the Lynchburg Museum, Amazement Square Childrens museum, and scenic trails along the
James River, make Lynchburg THE place to stay while exploring regional treasures like the
Contact
Blue Ridge Parkway, Thomas Jeffersons Poplar Forest, and Appomattox Court House National Lynchburg Visitor Center
Historical Park. 216 Church Street
Lynchburg, VA

800-732-5821 www.LynchburgVirginia.org
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 Bedford Welcome Center - 816 Burks Hill Road (Hwy 460 &
Kids can pick up
122 - near the D-Day Memorial), Bedford, VA 24523. Toll free
a Junior Ranger (877) 447-3257, (540) 587-5681.
packet at any
Parkway Visitor National D-Day Memorial - 9 acre complex with English
Center. garden, landing scene, Victory Arch. Guided tours/school programs
Photo by with reservation. Admission fee. www.dday.org (540) 586-DDAY.
Jeff Greenberg
Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards - Seasonal or by appt.
Free tours, tastings & animal visits. Farm vacation rental house.
Website: www.JohnsonsOrchards.com (540) 586-3707.

Thomas Jeffersons Poplar Forest - Experience Thomas

Jefferson. Discover his personal retreat. Step into his private world.
Through guided house tours visitors will be welcomed March 15
- December 30, 7 days a week from 10-4 to rediscover Thomas
Jefferson. Located near Lynchburg, VA. www.poplarforest.org
Call (434) 534-8120.
BEDFORD, VA
Exit via VA 43 at the Peaks of Otter and take a peek at Bedfords FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
orchards, potteries, country inns, arts, & shops. The Welcome
Center is located at 816 Burks Hill Rd. (Hwy 460 & 122 - near the Cedar Post Inn B&B - 1346 Reed Creek Rd. 8 mi. from Pkwy
D-Day Memorial), Bedford, VA 24523. www.visitbedford.com MP 63.7. 2 rooms w/ priv. bath, full breakfast, fish, hike, relax.
(877) 447-3257 or (540) 587-5681. www.cedarpostinn.com (434) 299-6327.

ATTRACTIONS Graham Ordinary B&B, RV Camping - Rustic, historical B&B

1 mi off Pkwy, adjacent to Peaks of Otter. Cabin rental, 2 semi-
Bedford Artisan Trail - Handcrafted and Homegrown in the private full service RV sites, 1 large $45/night site, 1 smaller $35/
Shadow of the Peaks of Otter. Artisan studios, galleries, farms, night, back in site. Extra parkingavailable. Follow on Facebook.
dining, lodging, points of interest. MP 86. www.artisantrailnetwork.org (540) 986-5621.

Bedford, VA
The majestic Just minutes away from the legendary Peaks of Otter, Bedford offers
Peaks of Otter delightful diversions from your travels along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Six
are best seen wineries scattered throughout Bedford from the slopes of the Peaks of Otter
from the to the shores of Smith Mountain Lake comprise the Bedford Wine Trail.
mountains
base in Bedford Thomas Jeffersons amazing retreat which he designed and built, Poplar
Forest, provides an intriguing glimpse into his personal life. Other
American heroes are remembered at The National D-Day Memorial, an extraordinary-moving
tribute in the community which suffered the largest casualties per-capita on D-Day. The Bedford
Museum, housed in the historic Masonic Temple offers exhibits including what the Washington
Post hailed as one of the best displays in the state dealing with the heritage of Virginias Indians.
Historic Centertown offers shops, restaurants, Art Galleries and cafes in a delightful historic old
fashioned downtown. Smith Mountain Lake offers boat cruises aboard the Virginia Dare and
Contact
many other recreational offerings. Begin your stay at the Bedford Welcome Center, open daily. To Bedford Area Welcome Center
reach Bedford from the Parkway exit at MP 121.4 (Rt. 460 East), MP 63.8 (Hwy 501) or Milepost adjoining the entrance to the National
86 (Route 43 East) at the Peaks of Otter. Follow signs to the Visitors Center. D-Day Memorial at the junction
of Routes 460 & Hwy 122.

1-877-447-3257 www.visitbedford.com
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Olde Liberty Station Restaurant - Your ticket for casual
dining. 12 mi. from MP 86; Open 11-10 M-Th, 11-11 Fri, Noon-11
Sat., 1st Class Dining in beautifully restored train station. Great
prices. (540) 587-9377. PEAKS OF
Vanquility Acres Inn - Rt 43S 8 mi. to Rt 838. 10 acre farm,
beautiful views of Blue Ridge Mountains, fishing, lake, AC,
OTTER
fireplaces, cable TV, WI, suites w/priv. baths, full breakfast.
www.vanquilityacresinn.com (540) 587-9113.

SHOPPING & MISCELLANEOUS

Gross Orchard & Apple Valley Homeplace - Vacation
home rental. Open year-round. $75 per couple per night. Mountain Sharp Top
grown fruit & produce. Bedford, VA. Rt. 43 in Apple Valley. U-pick Mountain
or U-select. Apple Festival 3rd Sat. in Oct. (540) 586-2436. Milepost 86
Visitors to the Peaks of Otter gain a sense of both the history of
86 Peaks of Otter Area Visitor Center ? And
community and the history of tourism in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Park Store - 5,000 acres. Three Peaks-Sharp Top
of Virginia. The community had its beginning in 1766 when Thomas
[El 3,875], Flat Top [El. 4,004], and Harkening Hill
Wood settled here from Pennsylvania. By the mid 1800s, there were
[El. 3,364]. Self-guided trail, historic farm interpretive twenty families, a school, and a church integrated into the business
programs. Picnic area, campground, restrooms. of tourism, providing food and labor for a large resort hotel.

Polly Woods early tavern or ordinary provided the basic

86 VA 43 East to Bedford 10 miles and Smith necessities for travelers as early as 1840 and is preserved at the
Mountain Lake via VA 43 and VA 122. Peaks of Otter as well. Visitors will get a sense that many of the
things attracting them to the Peaks of Otter today have attracted
Peaks of Otter Lodge - MP 86 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
visitors for centuries. Prominent historical figures such as Thomas
Open daily from mid-April through November. Weekends
Jefferson and Robert E. Lee have visited or written about the Peaks
December through early April. Restaurant, lounge. Shuttle to Sharp
of Otter, signifying its importance as a natural landmark in Virginias
Top Mountain. www.peaksofotter.com (888) 454-7711.
Blue Ridge.

90.9 Bearwallow Gap. VA 43, 4 miles to Buchanan. The Johnson Farm provides opportunities for insight into community
life in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with hands
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on living history demonstrations that convey a sense of visiting an
occupied family home. The farmhouse is perhaps the Parkways
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA best example of a log cabin home that was enlarged over time,
Just off the Parkway. Paddle the Upper James River Water clap boarded and otherwise modified to reflect the evolution and
Trail, hike the Appalachian Trail, visit our wine trail, and development of Appalachian homes. The Johnson farm represents
enjoy the downtowns of Buchanan, Fincastle & Troutville. what may be thought of as middle class life in the mountains,
www.visitbotetourt.com www.botetourtva.gov providing a significant contrast to log homes selectively preserved
by Parkway planners, and breaking down the stereotypes often
associated with mountain residents.
BUCHANAN, VA
4 mi. from Parkway Milepost 90.9. Downtown historic district Natural history also abounds at the Peaks of Otter, an area that is
with structures dating from 1750 - 1950. Shops filled with representative of the hardwood forests common along the mid
antiques, art, furniture & collectibles. Walk our Swinging Bridge range elevations of the Parkway. The area is also home to rare
or paddle the James River. www.townofbuchanan.com plants and animal species and an extensive trail system offers
(540) 254-1212. visitors access to these areas. A hike to the top of Sharp Top, one of
the three peaks, along with Flat Top and Harkening Hill, is a long
Middle Creek Campground - 1164 Middle Creek Rd. 7 miles standing tradition dating back over a century. Overnight lodging
from BRP MP 90. $30 sites on weeknights, beautiful mtn camping and food service makes the Peaks especially attractive.
on the creek, food available, pool, fishing, swim pond, laundry,
showers, ice cream. (540) 254-2550. What attracts visitors today, abundant wildlife, the high mountains,
cool summer temperatures, and diversity of natural resources,
Wattstull Inn & Restaurant - AAA. Hilltop location with scenic have made the Peaks of Otter a hunting destination for humans
views. 8 mi S of Natural Bridge. From Parkway exit via Rt. 43. for 10,000 years and a destination for travelers for centuries. Newly
Phones, TV, AC, pool. www.wattstullinn.net (540) 254-1551.
developed exhibits in the visitor center convey this in more detail.

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The Parkway - A Part of The Community. Convenient full service
shopping, restaurants, festivals and events, farmers market,
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
history museum. www.vintonva.gov or (540) 983-0613. NATIONAL MONUMENT
The Booker T. Washington National Monument
120.3 Roanoke Mountain Loop Rd. 4 mi. one way
is located near Hardy, Virginia, in Franklin County. It
road, around mountain. Steep grades. Impressive
views from summit. No trailers. preserves portions of the 207-acre tobacco farm on which
educator and leader Booker T. Washington was born into
120.4 Roanoke Mountain. Day-use area, trails. slavery on April 18, 1856.
On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born
a slave on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After
ROANOKE, VA the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of
The Roanoke Valley and the neighboring scenic towns and Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser,
counties - together known as Virginias Blue Ridge - is the
quintessential mountain destination. As the largest metropolitan
author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies
region along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginias Blue Ridge has as the most influential African American of his era.
so much to offer visitors. Endless choices for creative cuisine Begin your visit at the visitor center. Exhibits and an
and more shopping than you can squeeze into a weekend are audio-visual presentation orient you to the life of Booker
just the beginning. The vibrant arts and culture scene includes T. Washington. There is also a sales area with books
one-of-a-kind opportunities like the Taubman Museum of Art,
and related items focusing
the renovated Center in the Square, the Virginia Museum of
Transportation and more. Its all surrounded by the majestic on African American history.
Blue Ridge Mountains, which means outdoor fun on the rivers, Uniformed park personnel and
streams, lakes, trails and back roads. Get a birds eye view of volunteers can answer your
Virginias Blue Ridge from the Roanoke Star and Overlook, questions and assist you in
featured on the cover, just off of Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost making the most of your visit.
120. Then head to the Visitor Information Center, open daily
9am to 5pm, to plan a perfect Blue Ridge Day. Contact: Roanoke
Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, 101 Shenandoah Ave,
Roanoke, VA 24016. www.visitvablueridge.com or 800-635-5532
or 540-342-6025. Exit the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke Via US
460 at Milepost 106 or Virginia Rt 24 at Milepost
ATTRACTIONS 112.2 east to Rt 122 south. Located at: 12130 Booker
T Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA 24101
Virginia Museum of Transportation - Downtown Roanoke. (540) 721-2094 www.nps.gov/bowa
Trains, antique vehicles, cars, model train layout, museum store.
Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. www.vmt.org (540) 342-5670.
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke - 6 miles from Blue Ridge
Parkway Milepost 121. 130 rooms, less than a mile to Airport,
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING walking distance to Valley View Mall. 220N/581N to exit 3E.
(540) 366-6300.
Apple Valley Motel - US 220S. Exit Milepost 121. Cable TV,
A/C, phones, spacious, clean rooms. Major credit cards accepted. Holiday Inn Tanglewood - Roanoke, 4468 Starkey Rd., 2 mi.
5063 Franklin Road, Roanoke, VA 24014. (540) 989-0675. from MP 121. Best Views in the Valley. Renovated 2012.
Micro, fridges, restaurant, lounge. (540) 774-4400.
Bent Mountain Lodge B & B - MP 136. 10 suites all with
priv. baths, 20 min. to Floyd, VA, 20 min. to Roanoke, VA. Non- Holiday Inn Valley View - 3315 Ordway Dr. 6 miles from BRP
smoking rooms, cont. breakfast. 15K sq. ft. lodge. Weddings. MP 121. 154 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms. Rt. 220N/581 to
www.bentmountainlodgebedandbreakfast.com (540) 651-2500. exit 3W. (540) 362-4500 or (888) 465-4329.

Cambria Suites Roanoke - 301 Reserve Avenue. 5.8 miles King George Inn B&B - MP 120, 4 miles off Pkwy. L Franklin
from Parkway MP 122. Oversized suites with superior amenities Rd, R King George Ave. Restored mansion in historic district. Walk
and free covered parking. (540) 400-6226. to restaurants. www.KingGeorgeInnBandB.com (757) 675-4034.

Colony House Motor Lodge - 3560 Franklin Rd. Roanoke. 2 Roanoker Restaurant - Est.1941. Homestyle breakfast - lunch
mi off Parkway on US 220. Suites available. HBO, ESPN, pool, Free - dinner. Fresh veg, breads, salad, sandwiches, seafood. Daily
Continental breakfast. Meeting Room available. Shopping and good specials. Reasonable prices. To-go shop. Child menu. Open Tues-
restaurants nearby. (540) 345-0411 or (866) 203-5850. Sunday. Exit Milepost 121 onto 220N to I-581, exit Wonju St., left
on Colonial Ave. 7 miles from Parkway. (540) 344-7746.

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121.4 Junction Parkway and US 220, 5 mi. north MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA
to Roanoke. 5 mi. south to Boones Mill. 21 mi. Enter Montgomery County, VA 21 miles from MP 165.2 via Rt 8
to Rocky Mount, 45 mi. to Martinsville. Smith North. www.visit.yesmontgomeryva.org (540) 394-2120 ext. 4225.
Mountain Lake by way of US 220 to Rocky Mount
and Va. Rte. 40. The Oaks Victorian Inn - 311 East Main St. in Christiansburg,
VA. Award winning Four Diamond Select Registry B&B.
www.theoaksvictorianinn.com (540) 381-1500.
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA
Nestled amid Virginias Blue Ridge Mountains, Franklin
Quality Inn - Exit 118C of I-81, 20 miles from Parkway.
County boasts communities that continue to value their
Next to Cracker Barrel. Free breakfast & internet. Seasonal pool.
farms, forests, waterways and cultural heritage. Discover the
(540) 382-2055 or (800) 4CHOICE.
areas musical heritage, artisan treasures, outdoor adventures
and cultural/historic attractions. Franklin County Tourism
www.visitfranklincountyva.org (540) 483-3030. RADFORD, VA
Located 20 miles north of Parkway via Rt. 8, exit at Milepost
165.2. 25 miles south of Roanoke via I-81, exits 105 & 109.
129.6 Roanoke Valley Parkway Overlook.
Fine view of Roanoke. Radford Visitors Center - Rt. 8 to I-81 Exit 109. Find it in
Radford - biking, birding, kayaking, tubing, and living history at
Ingles Farm and Glencoe Museum - all in & along the New River!
144 Devils Backbone Parking Overlook. Fine view.
Also home to unique shops, restaurants, the Civil War Trail,
Radford University and the Highlanders. www.visitradford.com
144.8 Pine Spur Parking Overlook. Named for the (540) 267-3153.
pine which is the tree depicted on Parkway emblem.
Alt. 2,703. PAINT BANK, VA
35 miles west of Roanoke via Rt 311.
154.5 Smart View. 500 acres, hiking trails, large picnic
Depot Lodge B&B - Swinging Bridge Restaurant, retail, Hwy 311,
grounds, comfort stations, drinking water. The cabin
Paint Bank, VA. Restored depot, cabin on the creek, & caboose.
home of T.T. Trail is picturesque.
www.thedepotlodge.com (800) 970-3376.

Franklin County, VA
The front A door to many opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and discovery.
door to Experience a jam session along the Crooked Road: Virginias Heritage
Virginias Music Trail or one of 150 yearly shows at the Harvester Performance
mountains. Center. Follow the White Lightening Artisan and Franklin County Barn
Quilt trails. Become a part of our many annual festivals and events.

Explore our local arts, crafts and cultural vibrancy in the historic towns of Rocky Mount and
Boones Mill as well as the four corners of the county. Savor the flavor of fine dining and
home cooked meals, paired with local brews and spirits.
Get your outdoors on! Hike our scenic trails, nature preserves and wildlife management
areas, including the parkways Smart View Recreation Area. Paddle, boat, fish, and
experience our four rivers and two spectacular lakes (Philpott and Smith Mountain). No
Franklin County journey is complete without a visit to the Booker T. Washington National
Contact
Franklin County
Monument and Blue Ridge Institute & Farm Museum. Franklin County your front door to
Virginias mountains. Division of Tourism & Film
1255 Franklin Street, Suite 112
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

(540) 483-3030 VisitFranklinCountyVA.org

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 FERRUM, VA FLOYD, VA & FLOYD COUNTY
East of Parkway via Rts. 640 & 602, exit Milepost 152 or via Rts At MP 165, take Route 8 six miles to vibrant downtown Floyd.
860 & 40, exit Milepost 159. Enjoy a unique blend of new and heritage music, arts, shops,
restaurants and spirits, with hiking & biking along 40 miles of the
Blue Ridge Farm Museum - Route 40. 1800 VA-GR farm Parkway (MP 137-175); historic rock churches and heritage sites.
complex w/ livestock & interpreters of farm life. Mid-May - Mid- www.VisitFloydVa.com (540) 239-8509.
August Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5. www.blueridgeinstitute.org
(540) 365-4416. ATTRACTIONS
Blue Ridge Institute and Museum - Route 40. State Center Chateau Morrisette - Milepost 171.5. West on Black Ridge Rd,
for Blue Ridge Folklore. Changing exhibits on folk life and folk art. left on Winery Rd. Timber-frame winery with spectacular view.
Mon-Sat 10-4 www.blueridgeinstitute.org (540) 365-4416. Year-round tours, tasting, shop, Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun
11-5. Restaurant open for lunch & dinner. Check website for hours.
165.2 Tuggle Gap. VA. Rt. 8 Crossover. East 6 mi. to
A must see destination! www.thedogs.com (540) 593-2865.
Woolwine, VA; 16 mi. to Fairy Stone State Park.
Swimming, boating, picnicking. North 6 mi. to Floyd Center for the Arts (formerly The Jacksonville
Floyd, 20 mi. to Christiansburg. Center for the Arts) - 220 Parkway Ln (Rt. 8). From MP 165, go
N on Rt. 8 for 5.5 miles. Galleries, studios, gift shop, classes and
Mabry Mill, more. www.jacksonvillecenter.org (866) 787-8806.
spinning
Riverstone Organic Farm - 708 Thompson Road, Floyd, VA. 3
Photo by
miles from Parkway MP 150. Certified Organic working farm with
Jeff Greenberg
vegetable and livestock. Walking paths, riverside picnic area and
farm store with local produce and gifts. Workshops, events and
tours listed at www.riverstoneorganicfarm.com.

FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING

Ambrosia Farm B&B and Pottery - 5 mi West of MP 171.5.
Historic log-built inn, fireplaces, WiFi, lovely views, porches,
wineries nearby, pottery studio. 271 Cox Store Rd, Floyd VA.
www.ambrosiafarm.net (540) 745-6363.

Floyd County, VA
The colorful Running on Floyd Time Floyd is as much a state of mind as it is a
Town of Floyd destination.
is 6 miles
Floyd County is a haven of natural beauty renowned for our hospitality and for a
east of the
vibrant culture of music, arts, local foods, wines and spirits, and outdoor adventure.
Parkway.
Take VA 8 at Along our 40 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, explore the historic Mabry Mill,
Milepost 165. Rocky Knob, Smartview, and Rock Castle Gorge National Recreation Area.
At Milepost 165, head to the Town of Floyd, a key stop on The Crooked Road, Virginias Heritage
Music Trail with our celebrated Friday Night Jamboree when streets overflow with musicians. Also
enjoy live music from Thursday to Sunday.

Shop, dine, wine, explore at venues throughout the county. Hike to the panoramic view atop Buffalo Contact
Mountain Natural Area Preserve or kayak along the Little River. Let our history take you back to a Floyd County Visitor Center
simpler time of old mills and stone churches. You just may need to stay awhile and a variety of 109 East Main St.
unique lodging awaits you.
Floyd, VA 24091

540-745-4407 www.VisitFloydVA.com
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 A PLACE OF BEAUTY
Bella La Vita Inn B&B - 1.7 mi west of BRP between MP
161-162, Extraordinary affordable accommodations.
www.bellalavitainn.com (540) 745-2541.
A PLACE OF SONG Blue Ridge Restaurant - Across from the courthouse in Floyd,
This is The Crooked Road. VA. 6 miles from Parkway Milepost 164. Open 7 days a week.
Good homestyle cooking, delis, breakfast every morning, daily
specials, real mashed potatoes, and desserts prepared daily. Come
by and enjoy the small town atmosphere and good food at the Blue
Ridge Restaurant. (540) 745-2147.

Chantilly Farm Campground - Full hookups, water, sewer

and electric or tent camp. 2697 Franklin Pike, Floyd VA 24091.
www.chantillyfarm.com (540) 808-4984.

Chestnut Ridge Farm - Farm house 1/2 mile off BRP at MP 152.
Peaceful, views, animals. www.chestnutridgefarm.net (540) 493-8372.
The Crooked Road is a 330
mile driving route through the The Floyd Country Store - Downtown Floyd, VA.
Traditional music & dancing, country food & shopping.
scenic mountains of Southwest
www.FloydCountryStore.com (540) 745-4563.
Virginia that connects nine
major heritage music venues Hotel Floyd - 300 Rick Lewis Way. Downtown Floyd, 6 mi. off
and a thriving network of MP 165.2. Green hotel, 40 unique rooms themed after Floyds
over 60 traditional music character. Pet friendly rooms available! www.hotelfloyd.com
jams, festivals, and concerts (540) 745-6080.
in gracious communities all along the way. On The
Crooked Road you will discover that the roots of Little River B&B - 3 miles from downtown Floyd,
VA. Scenic views, delectable breakfast. MP 164, Rt. 8.
American music run deep and wide. And those roots www.little-river-bedandbreakfast.com (540) 745-4598.
feed a living, breathing music scene as thriving and
vibrant today as it has ever been. Settlers to the region Oak Haven Lodge - Comfortable, affordable, overnight
brought the European fiddle and the African banjo, accommodations. 7 mi. from MP 164 on Route 8. Lovely 12-room
which blended together to create a unique sound thats lodge. www.oakhavenlodge.com (540) 745-5716.
been echoing across these mountains for generations.
Along The Crooked Road Pine Tavern Lodge - Est. 1927. 1 1/2 mi. from stoplight on US
221 N. Nicely furnished rooms & 1 cottage. Open year-round.
you can experience authentic
(540) 745-4428.
musical traditions that have
been shaped by some of the Stonewall Bed & Breakfast - Spacious three-level log home
greatest names in American set in a native mountain forest. We specialize in country hospitality
music, including the Carter and provide a country experience in the down home B&B style.
Family, the Stonemans, and MP 159.3. www.stonewallbed.com (540) 745-2861.
the Stanley Brothers. Be Stoney Meadow Inn B&B - 0.6 mi. from MP 152. Spacious rms,
sure to pick up a copy of WiFi, excellent food. 25 acre farm w/ animals. M/C, Visa, Discover.
The Crooked Road Visitor www.stoneymeadowinn.com (877) 344-1088.
Guide to help you get the
most out of your heritage SHOPPING & RECREATION
music experience. And join them for nine magical
days every June during the annual Mountains of Music Green Label Organic Outlet Store - 210 W. Oxford St. Fun
Homecoming when Crooked Road concerts and organic clothing with a point of view. USA made. Locally made gift
community cultural events take place all items. Behind Food Lion to the right. www.greenlabelorganic.com
across Southwest Virginia.
Harvest Moon Food Store - Offering a unique array of gourmet
and health foods, supplements, gifts, toiletries, wine and beer.
For more information: Supporting over 30 local producers with selections of local and
(276) 492-2409 organic produce, meats, wine, cheese, eggs and fresh bread. Floyd,
www.thecrookedroad.org | www.mtnsofmusic.com VA. www.harvestmoonfoods.com (540) 745-4366.

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Castle Gorge National Recreational Trail. Alt. 3,572.
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Store - 15 miles of trails including Rock Castle
Gorge National Recreational Trail. Alt. 3,572.

Picketts Thickett - Milepost 170.4. 2 houses on 95 acres. 3 BR

& 4 BR, AC, pond, fully equipped, very private. Near 2 wineries &
Mabry Mill. Call (336) 292-0999.
KNOB
Milepost 176
WOOLWINE, VA The cultural sites, facilities, and adjacent farms throughout the Rocky
Located 6 miles east of Parkway, via Rt. 8. Knob area speak of a settled and ancient landscape. Farming has
been a way of life in this part of Virginia for generations, and continues
Mountain Rose Inn - Rt 8 MP 165/ 6 mi. South to Rt 40. Left here where a drive off the Parkway into crossroads communities will
1.5 mi. Award-winning southern B&B circa 1901. 5 large rooms demonstrate. You will also be rewarded with great views as well!
w/ensuite, A/C, antiques, fireplaces, porches. Pool, trout stream,
private 100 acres with walking path. Gourmet 3-course breakfast. Travelers see the daily patterns of life on the high plateau at Pucketts
www.mountainrose-inn.com (888) 930-1057. Cabin, and, of course, at Mabry Mill. The Parkway has played a
significant role in influencing change in the area. Seeing how people
WILLIS, VA have interacted with the landscape over time is fascinating for those
9 miles west of Parkway on Rt. 799, exit at MP 174 who slow down and experience the pace of life on or off the Parkway.
The rural countryside experience is a delight, whether during the
Buffalo Mountain Getaway - Theres no place like home, rosebay rhododendron bloom in late June, or during the fall harvest
except here. MP 174 onto Buff Mtn Rd, 8 miles, Rt on Burks Fork and foliage display along the plateau around mid-October.
Rd. www.buffalomountaingetaway.com (540) 789-8335.
Ed and Lizzy Mabrys gristmill is over a century old and graces the
Cabins Off The Parkway - 579 Halls Store Rd, Willis VA. MP pages of countless calendars and postcards. It is arguably the most
174. 1 & 3 bedrooms with scenic views, 5 star reviews, disc golf picturesque spot on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. Ed built this mill
2017. www.cabinsofftheparkway.com (704) 807-1886. and the Mabrys ground corn for their neighbors for three decades,
creating a community gathering place for the folks who called
Daddy Rabbits Campground - Milepost 174, 4 miles west Meadows of Dan home. Although the mill itself is the focal point of the
on 799 to 727. Camping cabins, tents, full hookups, metered LP area, visitors are reminded that Ed Mabry was talented in many other
gas, hot showers, laundry. Open April 15-Nov. 1. (540) 789-4150. areas as well, adding a wheelwright shop, sawmill and blacksmith
shop to his enterprise in addition to a two-story frame house. Parkway
Mountain Song Inn - Beautiful rural retreat just 15 miles from
designers of the 1930s preferred the look of rustic cabins and
MP 174. Fantastic view and 4 course breakfast, must see! 5 stars on
dismantled the Mabrys home in favor of bringing in the Matthews log
TripAdvisor. www.mountainsonginn.com (540) 789-3000.
cabin from nearby.

176.1 Mabry Mill. Self-guiding, features restored mill and Cultural history demonstrations are offered in summer and fall. The
exhibits on rural life in Appalachia. sights and sounds of rural life in Appalachia, community, mountain
industry, and the change from an agricultural to an industrial society
MEADOWS OF DAN, VA resonate from this place on a regular basis during the summer season.
Just off Parkway on US 58, exit at Milepost 177.7
Rangers and volunteers staff Matthews Cabin daily in the visitor
ATTRACTIONS season, often carding, spinning and making baskets while orienting
visitors to the area. Blacksmith demonstrations are presented several
Chateau Morrisette - Milepost 171.5. West on Black Ridge Rd, days weekly in the blacksmith shop. On weekends in October, visitors
left on Winery Rd. Timber-frame winery with spectacular view. delight at the sight and smells of apple butter made over an open
Year-round tours, tasting, shop, Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun fire. This is one of the most popular gathering places anywhere on the
11-5. Restaurant open for lunch & dinner. Check website for hours.
Parkway. Old time music has filled the air here for decades on Sunday
A must see destination! www.thedogs.com (540) 593-2865.
afternoons. Flat-footing is encouraged!

FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING A network of trails through the 3,500 acre Rock Castle Gorge, just a few
miles north, offers access to some of the most botanically diverse areas
A Blue Ridge Cabin - Cozy, fully equipped log cabin, private, of the Parkway. Trails into the Gorge are accessible from several points,
sleeps 7. 1.5 mi. from MP 177.7. Fireplace, peaceful deck, & onsite including the Rocky Knob campground, located at Milepost 167.
caf. www.ablueridgecabin.com (813) 523-5408.
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Blue Ridge Motel - Adjct Parkway. 75 yds West on US 58 MP Woodberry Inn - MP 174.1 - 16 lovely rooms, full service
177.7. Sat. TV, elect. heat, AC, carpet, tubs & showers. Low rates, restaurant and bar. Clean and peaceful. Open all year.
WiFi. Clean and quiet. VISA-MC. Open all year. (276) 952-2244. www.woodberryinn.com (540) 593-2567.

Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop - Country-style menu. SHOPPING

Famous sweet potato, cornmeal and buckwheat pancakes.
Breakfast all day. Lunch/dinner entrees. Virginia crafts and Poor Farmers Farm - An old fashioned Country Store. 5
souvenirs. May-Oct. www.mabrymillrestaurant.com (276) 952-2947. miles E. on US 58 (not business 58) from Parkway MP 177.7.
www.poorfarmersfarm.net (276) 952-2560.
Meadows of Dan Campground - US Bus. 58W & BR
Pkwy. MP 177.7. Clean-Quiet-Peaceful. At 3,000 ft. Full hookups, 177.7 US 58 Crossover. 22 mi. west to Hillsville. East to
bathhouse, dump stat. Separate wooded tent area. Pets on leash- Stuart, Martinsville, and Danville.
CG only. Furnished cozy or luxury log cabin rentals, some w/
whirlpools & gas log fireplaces. No pets in cabins. Open year PATRICK COUNTY, VA
round. www.meadowsofdancampground.com (866) 952-2292. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where
natural beauty, outdoor recreation and history blend. For more
Meadows of Dan River Walk Cabins - 2 miles east of MP information on accommodations and events: Patrick County
177 BRP on Hwy 58. Peaceful mountain retreat with extraordinary Tourism Division, PO Box 466, Stuart, VA 24171 or econdev@
cabins. www.meadowsofdanriverwalkcabins.com co.patrick.va.us or visit us at: www.visitpatrickcounty.com
(276) 694-8367.
Poor Farmers Secluded Cabin Rentals & Country Store -
Best place to stay. Farmers market, Marathon gas, deli, unique gifts, Several of the early
open all year. MP 177, jct Hwy 58, Meadows of Dan. Poor Farmers designers, architects, and
Market on Facebook. E-mail [email protected] (276) 952-5697.
engineers of the Blue Ridge
Parkway worked together on
Primland Resort - Meadows of Dan, VA. 4 miles from Parkway
MP 177. Luxury lodge, cottages, spa, golf, wing shooting, fly fishing, New Yorks Westchester County
sporting clays, horseback riding. Casual and fine dining. One of a Parkway, incorporating many of
kind observatory. www.primland.com (866) 960-7746. the same design elements.

Patrick County, VA
Come to Patrick Come explore Patrick County, nestled in the Blue Ridge
County,Va and Mountains of Virginia. After driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
Experience the into the county, tap your toes to traditional mountain music
Simple Life along the Crooked Road Music Trail, tour our unique wineries
Stanburn and Villa Appalacciaor visit local artisan studios on
the Hidden Treasures Artisan Trail. Enjoy a sun-filled day at the Gordon Trent Golf Course,
Fairy Stone State Park, or one of our eight annual festivals.

History buffs can browse our local museum, visit Jacks Creek Covered Bridge, or step
into the Victorian era at the Reynolds Homestead or at the Civil War Reenactment at
Laurel Hill, the birthplace of Gen. J.E.B. Stuart. Race fans can also visit the Wood Brothers
Racing Museum in Stuart. Contact
A variety of restaurants and local stores awaits you. After a fun-filled day, relax in luxury Patrick County Tourism
at Primland Resort or settle in at one of our cabins or a locally owned bed and breakfast. 106 Rucker St.
Stuart, VA 24171

276-694-6094 www.visitpatrickcounty.org
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 MARTINSVILLE, VA
40 miles east of Parkway MP 177.7 on US 58. Martinsville-Henry
County Visitor Center, 191 Fayette St. History, art, recreation, &
more. Fun in Record Time! www.VisitMartinsville.com
(888) 722-3498.

188.8 Groundhog Mountain Parking Overlook, high

point affording 360 degree view. Observation tower.
Examples of various types of old chestnut rail fences. Monarch at Wolf
Picnic area, Comfort station. Alt. 3,030. Mountain Overlook
photo by Alex Armstrong

189.9 Puckett Cabin home of Orleana Hawks Puckett,

storied local midwife. Alt. 2,850. Lake Ridge RV Resort - 8736 Double Cabin Rd. Hillsville. Best
kept secret in VA! We offer cabin rentals, RV & tent camping. Enjoy
our new waterslides, pools, mini golf, paddle boats, catch & release
CARROLL COUNTY, VA fishing and much more! www.LakeRidgeRV.com (276) 766-3703.
In the heart of the Blue Ridge Plateau, in the middle of VAs
famous Crooked Road, and known for scenic mountain vistas plus
mountain views and streams. Hiking, fishing, golfing, canoeing, 199.5 Fancy Gap, US 52 Crossover, 8 mi. north to
bird-watching, flea markets, gun shows, mountain music and Hillsville, VA, 1.5 miles to I-77, 20 mi. to Wytheville,
annual festivals are just a few of our many attractions. Our Visitor VA, 33 mi. to Pulaski, VA, 14 mi. south to Mt. Airy,
Center is located at Exit 14 off I-77 only 10 miles from the BRP at NC. Alt 2,920.
Fancy Gap. Contact: Carroll County Tourism, 605-1 Pine Street,
Hillsville, VA 24343, www.VisitTheBlueRidge.com (276) 730-3100 HILLSVILLE, VA
or Toll Free: (888) 785-2781. Historic Hillsville Virginia, state and national historic district,
Preserve America Community, site of the 1912 Courthouse Shootout,
eateries and shops www.townofhillsville.com (276) 728-2128.
Doe Run Resort - 200 yards from Parkway. MP 189.5. Wedding
venue, conference center, resturant. www.doerunresort.com The Gap Deli at the Parkway - US 52 & MP 199.5.
(276) 398-4099. Homemade soup, sandwiches, salads & desserts. Open daily with
seasonal hours. (276) 728-3881.

Martinsville - Henry County, VA

Experience Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia,
Fun in Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia has plenty of activities available to
Record guarantee that you and your family have fun in record time. Visit our trout-
Time - just filled rivers, quiet lakes, and scenic trails. Experience heart-pounding racing
30 minutes at NASCARs most historic track: Martinsville Speedway. Explore the arts and
from MP culture that our area has to offer from the Smithsonian-affiliated Virginia
177.7. Museum of Natural History to numerous sites along the Smith River Artisan
Trail. Live theatre, musical performances and spectator sports are offered
throughout the year for guests to enjoy. With its beautiful location and rich history, Martinsville-
Henry County is the perfect destination for your next getaway!

Stop by the state-certified Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center, inside New College Contact
Institute, for great customer service, maps, area information, coupons and a selection of unique Martinsville-Henry
souvenirs. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 9am to 5pm and Sundays 1pm to 5pm. County Visitor Center
191 Fayette St Martinsville, VA 24112
Parking and Convenient
Access Available on Moss Street

888.722.3498 VisitMartinsville.com
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 FANCY GAP, VA RECREATION
Exit Parkway at MP 199.5. Hwy 52. I-77 Exit #8.
Skyland Lakes Golf Club - Milepost 202.2 at Rt. 608,
bordering Parkway. Public 18-hole golf course around
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING mountains and lakes. Accommodations available. (276) 728-4923.
Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground - Picturesque,
quiet, family-owned property directly on Parkway. RV, SHOPPING & MISCELLANEOUS
tent camping, cabins & motel rooms. Come enjoy the
fresh mtn. air. MP 202.5. Motorcycles, bicycles welcome. Fancy Gap Dress Shop & Family Clothing - Name brands,
www.fancygapcabinsandcampground.com (484) 560-9119. discount prices for whole family: dresses, sportswear, golf apparel,
ladies shoes, jewelry, accessories. Open Monday-Saturday 9-5.
Grassy Creek Cabooses - Refurbished RR cabooses w/2 (276) 728-7130.
person Jacuzzis, satellite TV, decks, great views. Just 1.5 mi. off
BRP at MP 193.5. Open year round. Call (276) 398-1100. Treasure Potts Antique and Garden Shoppes -
Int. of Hwy. 52 and BRP at MP 199.5. Period furniture,
Lonesome Pine Cabins - These authentic log cabins pottery, clocks, lamps, china. Plants and garden accessories.
of yesteryear, with views for miles, with in-room Jacuzzi www.treasurepotts.com (276) 728-3880.
& fireplace, are ideal for your relaxation. Located between
Milepost 193 & 194 Blue Ridge Parkway. Open year round.
www.lonesomepinecabins.net Call (276) 398-3332. MT. AIRY, NC
Exit Parkway at Milepost 199.5, Hwy 52 South. 12 miles south of
Mountain Top Motel - MP 200 at Rt 52, half way point along Fancy Gap, VA. Visit Andy Griffiths hometown and inspiration
Parkway, restaurant, gas across street, clean rooms, wireless for the fictional town of Mayberry. Visit the Andy Griffith
internet, DIRECTV w/ 200 ch. (276) 728-9414. Collection, squad car tours, regional museum, Floyds Barbershop,
Wally Service Station, historic downtown, Andy Griffith Playhouse
and homeplace, Pilot Mountain State Park, historic homes & the
Snow Mountain Properties - Cabins along the Parkway, sleep worlds largest open-face granite quarry. Bluegrass shows/jams
2-13 ppl, some w/ amazing views, others w/total privacy, some weekly. (800) 948-0949 or check out www.visitmayberry.com for
units pet friendly. www.snowmp.com (276) 398-3535. visitor information.

Mount Airy, NC
Mount Mount Airy is part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region,
Airy, NC: home to over 35 wineries!
Mountains,
Mount Airy captures the spirit of small town Mayberry with friendly
Music,
people, great food, and a peaceful, scenic setting. We have Mayberry
Mayberry,
attractions, as well as great music and entertainment, shopping, dining,
Merlot
wineries, and accommodations - hotels, cabins, b&bs, and campgrounds.
Mayberry attractions include the Andy Griffith Museum, a statue of Andy
Visit Andy
and Opie, Squad Car Tours, Wallys Service Station, and Floyds Barbershop.
Griffiths
hometown, Shop and dine in Downtown Mount Airy and enjoy wine tastings at Old
the inspiration North State Winery. Visit the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History.
Enjoy weekly bluegrass and old-time music & jam sessions at the Earle
Contact
for Mayberry
Mount Airy Visitors Center &
on The Andy Theatre, as well as a new Blue Ridge & Beyond music series & a Summer
Griffith Show Concert Series at the Blackmon Amphitheatre. Chamber of Commerce
200 N. Main Street
Only 15-minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway - take the parkway exit at
Mount Airy NC 27030
Milepost 199.5, and travel on Highway 52 S, 12 miles south of Fancy Gap, VA.
Open 7 Days a Week

visitmayberry.com
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ATTRACTIONS Flame Azalea is
Good Life Outfitter Main Oak Shoes Main Oak named for the clusters
Boutique - Restaurant, historic restoration, downtown. of vibrant blooms that
Open 7 Days, WiFi. www.MainOakEmporium.com decorate the shrub
from late spring to
midsummer.
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
The Cabins at White Sulphur Springs - 133 White Sulphur
Springs Road. Cabin rentals, one bedroom, king bed, queen sofa
bed. 3.5 miles from Mount Airy. 8 miles to Parkway at Willis Gap.

Comfort Inn Mount Airy - Exit 101 off I-77 to I-74, exit 11
to US 601 North. 2 miles take 52 Bypass South, at first light left.
www.mountairyhotel.com Call (336) 783-0008, (877) 424-6423.

Hampton Inn - Exit 101 off I-77 to I-74 exit 11 to US 601

North. Left at stoplight 1 1/2 mile on right. Award winning hotel! DOBSON, NC
www.mountairy.hamptoninn.com Call (336) 789-5999 or A small community is in the heart of North Carolina Wine
(800) 565-5249. Country and home to some of NCs premier wineries. Exit
Parkway at MP 199.7 to I-77S exit 93. For more information visit:
Knights Inn - Exit 100 off I-77. Right (Hwy 89 East), 6 www.dobson-nc.com or call (336) 356-8962.
miles straight, right on 52 Bypass North, 1/2 mile on left.
www.KnightsInn.com (336) 786-8387, (800) 843-5644. Hampton Inn & Suites - MP 119.5 US 52 to I-77 S exit 93.
Wine bar, indoor pool, exercise room, hot breakfast, meeting
rooms. www.hamptoninn.com (336) 353-9400.
SURRY COUNTY, NC
Surry NC, S of the Parkway on Hwys. 21, 18, 89 and 52. Lodging, Shelton Vineyards and Harvest Grill - 199.5 US 52 to I-77S
restaurants, shopping, wineries, outdoor recreation, and more! to NC exit 93 and follow the signs. Estate winery, offering tours and
www.verysurry.com (877) 999-8390. tastings daily. Restaurant serving lunch and dinner Mon-Sat, lunch
on Sun. www.sheltonvineyards.com (336) 366-4724.

Welcome to Dobson
Birthplace of the Yadkin Valley AVA
Dobson is Founded in 1850, Dobson is the county seat of Surry County North Carolina and is
also home nestled right in the heart of North Carolina Wine Country. Small and inviting, Dobson
to some of offers lots of nice area attractions for visitors looking for a laid back and relaxing
NCs premier getaway.
wineries
with each While in Dobson visitors will want to visit the historic downtown, centered on the
of those courthouse square, and explore the various dining options in the area ranging from
wineries fine dining to family owned restaurants. Dobson is also home to some of NCs premier
offering wineries with each of those wineries offering their own unique wines and experiences
their own to all customers; a day in itself can be used to leisurely travel to all of these wineries.
unique There are also two hotels, camping areas and cabin rentals offering a variety of unique
wines and accommodations to travelers. Contact
experiences Dobson can be reached
to all Dobson also has many offerings for those wanting to be outdoors. With beautiful off the Blue Ridge Parkway at
customers. views and mountain vistas visitors are encouraged to enjoy hiking, canoeing, fishing,
Milepost 199.7 to I-77S exit 93.
picnicking and playing at local parks & numerous other outdoor activities while in the
Dobson area.

336-356-8962 www.dobson-nc.com
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is literally the Backbone of a great scenic mountain
region embracing the Southern (and highest) portion of the Appalachian
mountain range, an area of approximately 20,000 square miles.

Blue Ridge
Opening up vast mountain areas for the benefit and enjoyment of
all, the Parkway forms a broad avenue of approach, and at the
same time a high balcony from which to view the natural wonders
and cultural significance of this mountain region.

This great 469-mile scenic Parkway follows closely the highest

ridges between the Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, attaining altitudes of more than 6,000 feet and
averaging between 3,000 and 4,000 feet. It is designed especially for
Parkway
leisurely enjoyment of the scenic wonders along the waya high road
of adventure intended for leisure travel on the ride-awhile, stop-awhile
basis. The numerous overlooks provide parking areas from which to enjoy
some of Americas finest scenic views.

You may enter or leave the Parkway at any of the US or State highway
intersections. These intersecting roads lead to scores of towns,
mountain resorts, and scenic areas close to the Parkway on either
side, where accommodations, meals and service stations are
available. The symbol on the 6 sectional maps will
help you easily identify these Parkway entrances/ N
exits. We have also shown on the six detailed Bluefield
section maps, the approximate 19
location of every tenth Pennington
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Milepost. 0 20 mi 77
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0 20 km Marion
VA 81
Abingdon Wytheville
To TN
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Kingsport Bristol Mouth of
33
Norris 11E Wilson
421 Mountain 58
Independence F
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Johnson City Galax
To Knoxville Elizabethton Laurel Springs 221 Sparta 215
Nashville Jonesborough
92 West way
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40 Cum

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Greeneville 26 Jefferson Rid 248
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Sevierville Erwin Boone 7
Maryville 411 Newport
70 TN 18
To Doughton Park
Chattanooga NC Sugar Mountain 291 E.B. Jeffress Park
Pigeon Forge Cosby
312
Gatlinburg Hot Springs Blowing Rock 421
129 Mars Burnsville Spruce Elkin
411 Moses H. Cone Mem. Park
Townsend Hartford Hill Pine
441 Little Julian Price Mem. Park North
Great Smoky Mountains Marshall Switzerland 330 Linville Falls Wilkesboro
40 18
Tapoco National Park 16 Union
63 Weaverville Lenoir
Crabtree Falls 90 Grove
165 Fontana Village 469 Maggie 382
28 Cherokee Valley Asheville 384 Craggy Gardens Marion Morganton 321
Cherohala 455
Skyway 143 Bryson 388
40 Valdese
Waterrock 443 Waynesville Black Mtn. Hickory 40
68 Robbinsville 74 City Knob 393 Parkway
Graveyard
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Visitor Center
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Topton Sylva Fields 221 64
19 Newton
Andrews 26
Murphy 129 411
Chimney Lake Lure 18
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Blue 19 64 441 Cashiers Saluda 9 150
Brevard 108
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8 Rocky 501
221 Burnt Chimney 43 Farmville
Floyd Mount
Altavista
Hillsville 40 This directory is designed to help you select
Laurel 177 Smart View
Gretna accommodations and to enjoy to the fullest the scenic
Fancy 58 Fork
Rocky Knob 220 40
Gap Meadows attractions along the Parkway. There is a numbered
199 57
of Dan Chatham Milepost each mile along the Parkway. You will note
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Stuart Martinsville
mberland Knob 29 in this directory in bold type, the mileage which will
VA
Mount 58 correspond with the Mileposts.
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Pilot 58 The wondrous profusion of mountain flowers in spring
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74 Mountain Eden and early summer, the high altitude coolness of the forest-
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clad mountains in summer, and the glorious coloring
601 220 158 of these mountains in autumn provide an everchanging
Reidsville
Winston- 158
421 Roxboro appeal.
Salem Kernersville 29
87
Clemmons 49
Greensboro The Blue Ridge Parkway is open 365 days a year, weather
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8 Burlington permitting. Sometimes road repair is undertaken in the
0 High Point 40 85
52 winter months and detours are posted. The Parkway is
ville Snow
Lexington 85 421 Camp To not plowed or salted in the winter so, after snow or ice
Durham events, portions may be closed until the weather warms
ille 64 220 and makes the roadway safe for travel again.
Salisbury 109
85
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You can visit http://go.nps.gov/parkway-realtime-
map/road-closures or call the Parkways recorded
Concord
information line at 828-298-0398 to access road condition
information.

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 PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC
10 miles south of Mt. Airy, via US 52.

Pilot Knob Inn - Tobacco barn cabins & Honeymoon suites,

whirlpools, fireplaces on 100+ acres, lake with boating &
fishing, Pilot Mtn 1 mile off Hwy 52. Full breakfast & sauna.
www.pilotknobinn.com (336) 325-2502.

PINNACLE, NC
Exit at MP 199, via US 52 S, 5 miles SSE of the town of Pilot
Mountain, near Pilot Mountain State Park.

Jomeokee Park - 30 mi. off Parkway on US 52. Quiet &

peaceful. Tent camping & 20/30 amp sites. Gorgeous view of Pilot
Mtn. Apr.-Nov. www.jomeokee.net (336) 325-2296.
Milepost 213
213 Blue Ridge Music Center - Visitor Center ?

BLUE RIDGE and Park Store. Outdoor stage and amphitheater

features regularly scheduled seasonal performances

MUSIC CENTER (June-September) of old-time and bluegrass music.

(276) 236-5309. Open Daily Summer-October. Visit
The sounds of the fiddle, banjo, and guitar are likely to welcome www.blueridgemusiccenter.org for concert schedule.
you when you visit the Blue Ridge Music Center that straddles
the North Carolina/ Virginia border. As part of Virginias Heritage
Music Trail:The Crooked Road and the Blue Ridge Music Trails of
North Carolina, some of the regions finest traditional music can
215 VA 89 Crossover. 7 mi. North to Galax.

be heard on weekends at the outdoor amphitheater late May

through October. Weekdays, visitors are welcome to a front porch
experience with local musicians on the breezeway.
A VA or NC
The Blue Ridge Music Center is managed cooperatively by the state fishing
Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation license is
with a mission to share traditional music and the bounty of our
required
mountains with visitors. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1985,
the site includes an outdoor amphitheater, indoor theater, and
for fishing
interpretive center, and gift shop. The Roots of American Music in Parkway
exhibit gives insight to the history and culture of regional music waters.
traditions. Trails are accessible from the parking lot including a
Kids in Parks TRACK Trail which offers a special hiking experience
to children of all ages.
Music seems to be a natural part of these mountains practically
inseparable from those who call this special place home.
Nowhere is that heritage felt more strongly than here on the
banks of Chestnut Creek and in the shadow of Fisher Peak. The
people of these mountains have created and kept alive some
of the richest traditions of folk music and dance in our nation,
much of it being commercially recorded in the 1920s and 1930s.
The region is nationally recognized as a center of traditional
Blue Ridge Music. Music here arises from diverse ethnic groups,
European and African, and has evolved over generations into
distinct styles with distinct identities. It reflects community, personal
values, and cultural connections to the wider world.

Admission is free, so relax, enjoy the music,

the concerts, and the experience at the Blue Ridge
Music Center, a place near to heart of America
and its music. www.blueridgemusiccenter.org

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 ABINGDON, VA BRISTOL, VA / TN
Off Interstate 81, Exits 14, 17, 19. Located on I-81 at the Tennessee/Virginia state line.

Barter Theatre - Professional Live Theatre - Unleash your Birthplace of Country Music Museum - A
imagination with two unique stages and endless adventures. Smithsonian Institution affiliate, tells the story of the 1927
Abingdon, VA - I-81 exit 17. Call (276) 628-3991 & visit Bristol Sessions and its continued impact on music today.
www.bartertheatre.com www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org (423) 573-1927.

The Crooked Road - Virginias Heritage Music Trail. Visit Bristol Caverns - 5 miles southeast of Bristol on US 421. Only
the place where Americas Music was born...and lives on. 8 miles from I-81 Exit 3. A journey through the caverns will take
www.thecrookedroad.org (276) 492-2409. you through millions of years of timeless beauty. Largest and most
beautiful in Smoky Mountain region. Open daily. (423) 878-2011.

PENNINGTON GAP, VA
40 miles west of Kingsport, TN via Rts. 23 & 58.

Old VA Hand Hewn Log Homes - Mfg. authentic hand hewn

log homes of 6x12 with dovetail corners; optional chink joint or
on log. New 8x8 planed round or D log with dovetail corner.
Hqts. & Sales Office US Hwy 58 near DOT, Pennington Gap, VA
24277. Company owned log guest cabin available for overnight
lodging. Call for Reservations. (276) 546-5647.

Each year over 30,000

school children in Virginia
and North Carolina receive
educational programs in their
Bee and Turks Cap Lily classrooms from Blue Ridge
Photo by Alex Armstrong Parkway Rangers.

Galax, VA
Dubbed one Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and just 7 miles from the
of the 10 Blue Ridge Parkway, via Rt. 89 exit at MP 215, Galax is close
Best Driving enough for a leisurely drive from several metropolitan areas, but far
Vacations by enough to escape the toil and turmoil of urban living.
USA Today.
Once a furniture and textile town, Galax has evolved into an
eclectic blend of small businesses offering unique shopping, enticing
dining, and a musical heritage unlike any other. This hamlet is a preeminent destination
on the Crooked Road, Virginias Heritage Music Trail, dubbed one of the 10 Best Driving
Vacations by USA Today. Be it Bluegrass and Old Time music in the Spring, BBQ and
Beach Music in July, or the Worlds Oldest and Largest Old Fiddlers Convention in
August, youll have a toe tappin knee slappin good time during our special events.
Whether a day trip for a fun adventure or a weekend stay to explore all that Galax has
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to offer, visitors find themselves enchanted with the area and wanting to return again Galax Visitors Center
and again, and we welcome it. 110 East Grayson St.
Galax, VA 24333

888-217-8823 276-238-8130 www.visitgalax.com

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 The Parkway is one of the
most ecologically diverse
areas in the world with about
100 varieties of trees, 1,600
plant species, 54 mammals, and
159 species of birds.

GALAX, VA
Exit 215, just 7 miles north on Rt 89. Live radio show each Friday
night from the Rex Theater. Downtown shops, area museum,
New River Trail,August Old Fiddlers Convention, Crooked Road
Historic Music Trail.www.visitgalax.com(276) 238-8130.

City Gallery Fine Art - 207 S Main St - 7 mi from Pkwy. A

co-op of regional artists & fine crafts. www.citygallerygalax.com
(276) 236-8338.

Cool Breeze Campground - MP 215 3/4 mile N on

Rt. 89. Left on Edmonds Rd #613, 2.5 miles on Right. Full
hook-ups, big rig friendly, bathhouse, laundry, Rally Center.
Clubs welcome. Free Wi-fi & pet friendly. Open year round.
www.coolbreezecampground.com Toll Free (866) 342-0300.

Blue Ridge Travel Association - Free travel guide of the

attractions, accommodations and events for locations along
Rocky Knob I-77 and I-81, and scenic byways of the mountains of Virginia.
Photo by Douglas Tate www.virginiablueridge.org (800) 446-9670.

Surry County, NC
Yadkin Valley
Wine Country
Parkways, Elkin Mount Airy
Greenways,
Blueways and
Dobson Pilot Mountain
Chardonnays. Whether you enjoy walking, biking, paddling or relaxing with a
Very Surry Yadkin Valley wineSurry and the Yadkin Valley have it all! Its
has it all!! our very gracious, very spirited and festive nature that makes
Surry a delightful place to visit for a day or two or more. From
Mayberry to Merlot...from cruise-ins to mandolins...from scenic
wonder...to wonderful dining, Surry is a rich blend of Southern
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pleasures. Milepost 229 Hwy 21
to Elkin and Mile Post
Visit one of over 30 Yadkin Valley wineries and
199.5 Hwy 52 South
savor the rich history of our region.

800-948-0949 www.yadkinvalleync.com
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 WYTHEVILLE, VA
Outdoor recreation, arts, music, theater, history, wineries,
motorcycle trails, mountainsan authentic getaway awaits you.
Appalachian
WythevilleTheres Only One. www.VisitWytheville.com Trail, VA
877-347-8307.
The Appalachian Trail parallels
Big Walker Lookout - Observation tower, scenic views, hiking
the first 100 miles of the Blue Ridge
trails, cafe & craft/novelty shop. Exit at Fancy Gap - US 52 North,
Parkway to a point just north of Roanoke VA.
past Wytheville to Big Walker. Open all year. (276) 663-4016.
www.scenicbeauty-va.com There are many trail access points along this
section of the Parkway. For more information,
Bolling Wilson Hotel - 1927 hotel redesigned to pay homage please refer to Appalachian Trail publications.
to Wythevilles most prominent citizen, Edith Bolling Wilson, with www.nps.gov/appa
design elements telling the story of her life. Elegant, cosmopolitan
feel. www.bollingwilsonhotel.com (276) 223-2333.

Panorama
Photo by Alex Armstrong

Wytheville, VA
Wytheville You can search the world over and not find another town
is located with the name of Wytheville. But, the name is just the
at the beginning of the unique and interesting aspects you will
crossroads of want to experience in this beautiful small town in Southwest
Interstates Virginia. Located at the crossroads of Interstates 77 & 81
77 & 81, just in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wytheville offers a variety
30 minutes of interesting attractions for all ages surrounded by the
from the beauty of a wealth of outdoor recreation. From wineries
Fancy Gap and gardens to dinner theatre featuring all musicals, from
entrance historic museums and an Indian village to a 45-acre animal
to the park, whether its a scenic drive, a motorcycle ride, fishing
Blue Ridge
Parkway.
or unique shopping, theres something for the entire family.
Accommodations range from all-suite and boutique hotels
Contact
to family-oriented properties, luxurious bed & breakfasts as Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau
well as numerous campgrounds. Over 60 restaurants offer a 975 Tazewell Street Wytheville, VA 24382
variety to dining choices. Wytheville, VirginiaTheres Only [email protected]
One.

877-347-8307 www.VisitWytheville.com
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Brinegar Cabin 217.5 Cumberland Knob. 1,000 acres, picnic area,
comfort stations, drinking water. 15-minute loop trail
Mouth Doughton Park
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of Wilson 113
to Cumberland Knob. (Elev. 2,855). Loop trail into
Rugby 250
16 268 Gully Creek Gorge. 2 hours.
Grayson 221 McGrady
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to a rock pedestrian overlook near the spot where
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY, NC
To
221 Blue Ridge Darby Alleghany County Visitor Center is just a few miles off the BRP
Bristol 421 Boone Parkway in downtown Sparta. Slow down. Breathe easy. Stay as busy or
un-busy as you want to be. Conquer a mountain or play checkers
TN

290
NC

Vilas Yadkin
Valley on the front porch. Find out where to stay, dine, hike, explore,
Valle Crucis 105 321 To
Blowing Rock canoe, fish, shop and play. www.coolsparta.com (800) 372-5473.
Julian Price Hickory
Memorial Park Moses H. Cone
321 Memorial Park
300 Lenoir John Harmon Gallery - 10100 US Hwy 21 S Roaring Gap. MP
Banner Elk 18
229, south on 21, four miles. Fine art, pottery & chainsaw carving.
Sugar Mountain 184 Linn Cove Viaduct
194 Linville 90
Collettsville www.JohnHarmonGallery.com (336) 363-9138.
Elk Park Rhodhiss
Roan 194
Mtn. 19E Lake
310
Cranberry
Newland
Pineola
Jonas Ridge
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GLADE VALLEY, NC
19E
To Linville Falls 181 Morganton North of the Parkway via US 21, exit at MP 229.
Elizabethton
194 Table Rock
261
320 Linville Falls Glade Valley B&B - Located near the middle of the BRP at
Buladean Ingalls Glen
Ashford MP 229. Visit our beautiful log home with mountain views. Six
Bakersville Spruce Alpine
221 126 40
226
226
Ledger Pine
Lake
rooms, all with private baths. Start your morning with a homemade
Museum of 330 James country breakfast. Exit at Rt. 21, south towards Roaring Gap, mi.
Red Hill Toe North Carolina Little Nebo
R iv
Minerals Switzerland turn left on Shawtown Rd. 1 mile, right on Shaw Lane. 330 Shaw
197 e 80
Woodlawn 226 Lane, Glade Valley, NC. www.gladevalley.com (800) 538-3508.
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 ROARING GAP, NC SPARTA, NC
5 miles south of Parkway on US 21, exit at MP 229. North of Parkway on US 21. Exit at MP 229 or 248.

High Meadows Inn & Nikolas Restaurant - 3.5 miles S. of Alleghany Inn - 341 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675. 64 Rooms
BRP, spacious rooms, suites, cable/TV, free internet, & continental - Free Wireless Internet - Cable TV 100+ chan, guest laundry.
breakfast. www.highmeadowsinnnc.com Inn (336) 363-2221, Rest. Restaurant on site. 48 solar panels, 7.5 miles MP 229. Reserve
(336) 363-6060. online: www.AlleghanyInn.com or (888) 372-2501.

Harmony Hill B&B - 1740 Halsey Knob Rd. Exit at MP 217, 229,
JONESVILLE, NC or 248. 360 degree views, 6 guest rooms with private baths. Wine
Heart of the Yadkin Valley. Exit at Milepost 229, go South of
and cheese at 5:00. Full breakfast. Sit on the porch, sip a glass of
Parkway on US 21 to I-77 Exit 82. The Jonesville area offers a
wine, and enjoy! www.harmonyhillbnb.com (336) 209-0475.
true hub for visitors to the Yadkin Valley Wine Region. Yadkin
County boasts at least 12 wineries that offer tours, tastings,
and refined dining. We also have abundant opportunities for
the antique collector or outdoor adventurer. Need overnight
accommodations? Stay at our first class hotels with 301 rooms.
We also have numerous gas stations nearby to fill up and unique
locally owned restaurants for your dining pleasure. Once you have
finished eating and drinking, you can go outdoors and walk our
greenway, kayak the Yadkin River or hike nearby Stone Mountain.
For more info visit Jonesville Welcome Center I-77 Exit 82,
(336) 835-2000.

PINEY CREEK, NC
US 21 to Rt 93. Exit Parkway at MP 229.

RiverCamp USA - 2221 Kings Creek Rd. Piney Creek, NC. MP

248, 18N to 113N, follow signs. Located on the New River, FHU,
30/50 amps, river and pull-thru sites, group area, canoe, kayak, and
tube rentals, store. www.rivercampusa.com (336) 359-CAMP (2267).
Parkway Cornfields
MP 316

Alleghany County & Sparta, NC

NC 18 offers Parkway Do you have the latest electronic organizer but your life
travelers a back- still runs in circles? Do you wakeup each morning with new
roads alternative worries to add to yesterdays unfinished business?
route through the
Alleghany County Discover an unhurried day with time to feel natures pace, the
countryside and the slow rising of the sun, the warmth it brings to the day and the
small town of Sparta. waning light that heralds nightfall. Discover the Blue Ridge
Exit and return to the Mountains of Alleghany County and Sparta, North Carolina.
Parkway at Mile Posts Ride winding two-lane roads and be awed by the same scenic
217.3 and 248. Sparta splendor that attracts Parkway visitors. See art take shape
is also accessible via at an artisans studio. Float down the New River and let its
US 21 at Mile
Post 229.6 and Mile
waters soothe you. Experience mountain music at an informal
jam, barn dance or live music venue.
Contact
post 234. Alleghany County Chamber of
Be challenged by our mountain links and enjoy a cool Commerce and Visitors Center
summers day of golf. At days end, snuggle under covers and 58 South Main Street
the stars of a cool mountain night and sleep your cares away. Sparta NC 28675

1-800-372-5473 www.CoolSparta.com
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 ELKIN, NC 238.5 Doughton Park - was named after Robert L.
Exit at Milepost 229 - travel south on Hwy 21. Visit more Doughton, a staunch supporter and neighbor of
than 6 wineries of the Yadkin Valley on your way to
historic Elkin. Lodging, restaurants, shopping and more!
-248 the parkway. 6,000 acres. More than 30 miles of
hiking trails meander through the parks pastures and
www.VisitTheYadkinValley.com
along its streams. Hikers may encounter 25 stream
GoYadkinValley.com - It starts with a river. M.P 276.4 through crossings through ankle to knee-deep water. Visitors
199.5 to discover wineries, outdoor adventure and small town can stretch their legs on modest strolls or embark on
charms. www.GoYadkinValley.com more ambitious, day-long outings. Some trails may
be strenuous.

238.5 Brinegar Cabin built by Martin Brinegar about

1880 and lived in until the 1930s when the
homestead was purchased from his widow for the
parkway.

239 Campground trailer sites, comfort stations,

drinking water.

241 Doughton Park Visitor Information Station

? and Park Store - elevation 3702.

241.1 Wildcat Rocks. View the Caudill House, a

survivor from a community largely destroyed by an
early 20th century flood.
Doughton Information
Station and Park Store 248.1 NC 18 Crossover 2 mi. west of Laurel Springs. 24
opening in 2017 mi. east to North Wilkesboro, NC.

Elkin, NC
Visit The Looking for a base to visit both the Vineyards of the Yadkin Valley and the
Best Small Parkway? Elkin is the geographic center of the gorgeous Yadkin Valley
Town in wine area, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. When
America! traveling to Historic Elkin from the Parkway, down Hwy 21, youll have
the chance to stop at over four Vineyards and Tasting Rooms and 20
More can be visited within 20 Minutes of Downtown Elkin. The area offers
some of the best places to shop, bike, hike and even paddle to see the fall color display. With
the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Mountains to Sea Trail and the Yadkin River
Paddleway, youll have plenty of opportunities to learn of our history and stretch your legs from
a day of touring. Discover other North Carolina wonders here like fishing in our stocked
trout waters of the Big Elkin Creek or strolling the historic architecture walk of downtown.

Exit the BRP at Milepost 229 onto Hwy 21, travel south to Elkin. Contact
www.VisitTheYadkinValley.com
www.WhatsUpinElkinNC.com

336-794-6469 www.VisitTheYadkinValley.com
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DOUGHTON PARK &

BRINEGAR CABIN
Rolling ridgetop meadows and steep mountainsides
characterize the Doughton Park area. Remote mountain
places like this were settled in the mid-to-late 1800s by growing
Doughton Park
families seeking more land by moving farther up the mountain
Photo by William A. Bake
creeks and valleys, while remaining in proximity to parents,
grandparents, and other relatives. While people in many other
parts of the country were rushing into the modern ways of LAUREL SPRINGS, NC
the 20th century, these close-knit families--like the Brinegars, Just north of Parkway on NC 18, exit at MP 248.
Caudills, Joines, Crouses and Pruitts--still raised most of their own
food, built their own homes, and lived well into the 1900s without Millers Campground - 1 mi. N of Hwy 18 on Pkwy. FHU with
modern conveniences. 30 amp, tent sites, hot showers, laundry, adjacent to MST, WiFi.
Open Apr. 15 - Oct. 31st. www.millerscamping.com
Martin Brinegar and Caroline Joines were married in 1878 (336) 359-2828.
and built a log cabin near Carolines parents home. It still
stands here on the ridge along with their springhouse and Thistle Meadow Winery - Family-owned winery located 3
granary. Here they raised and provided for their three children. mi. from MP 246. Over 50 kinds of wines made. WiFi available.
Below the Brinegar cabin is Basin Cove. Settled in the 1880s www.thistlemeadowwinery.com (800) 233-1505.
by Harrison Caudill, Basin Cove grew into a community of 20
families with a store, church, and school. In 1916, torrential Wild Woodys Campground & 3 Antique Stores - Just off
flooding throughout the mountains caused mud slides and Parkway on Hwy 18. Campground on trout stream, showers, beer,
destruction to cascade down the valley, destroying all but one snacks. Ice cream, amazing antiques, rare records. Must see to
home and killing several people.
believe. Buy, sell, trade, and rent Campers. Open May-Nov. 12-8
Thurs-Sun or call for appt. (336) 984-8088 (c), or (336) 982-2059.
Today, Parkway visitors can experience the ruggedness
andbeauty of life here. Glimpse Basin Cove and the remaining ASHE COUNTY, NC
cabin from Wildcat Rocks near Bluffs lodge. Or hike some of the www.thecoolestcorner.com. Enjoy scenic views, hiking, biking,
more than 30 miles of trails that meander through the meadows canoeing, golf, 3 historic towns, arts district, crafts, festivals.
and climb the steep hillsides. The Brinegar cabin is open Ashe Chamber, PO Box 31, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
several days a week during the summer and fall. Visitors can www.ashechamber.com (888) 343-2743.
tour a demonstration garden and the cabin, and see exhibits,
learning how Caroline made her familys clothes from the flax 259 Northwest Trading Post offers crafts and
she grew and sheep she raised herself. packaged food gifts from North Carolinas
northwestern counties. (336) 982-2543

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 GLENDALE SPRINGS, NC
100 yards west of Northwest Trading Post, MP 259.

Greenhouse Crafts Shop - 1/4 mile west of Trading Post.

Beautiful gifts, crafts, books, CDs, instruments, garden. Open 7
days. (336) 982-2618.

Northwest Trading Post - at MP 259 is now Sally Maes on the

Parkway featuring Hand Made In The USA products with food and
drinks in a magical historic venue. (336) 982-2543.

Raccoon Holler Camp & RV Park - Between Mileposts 257 &

258 just off NC 16. Beautifully shaded, full hookups, fishing. Open
April 15 til Nov 1. www.raccoonholler.com (336) 982-2706.

Zaloos Canoes - Cool off! The kids will love it. 5 minutes off
Parkway. Safe - Scenic 1-5 hour tube and canoe trips on the New
River. Best family adventure on the Parkway. Go west at the North
West Trading Post MP 259 for one half mile then right on Hwy 16
for 3 miles. Glendale Springs. www.zaloos.com (800) 535-4027.

261 NC 16 Crossover. West 12 mi. to Jefferson, 14 mi.

to West Jefferson, 26 mi. to Grassy Creek. East 20 mi.
to North Wilkesboro.

JEFFERSON, NC
12 miles north of Parkway via NC 16, exit at MP 261.

Linville Falls Trail Buffalo Tavern B&B - 958 W. Buffalo Road, W Jefferson, NC.
MP 261, 4 rooms, full breakfast, mountain views, 1872 farm house.
Photo by Alex Armstrong
www.buffalotavern.com (877) 615-9678.

Yadkin Valley, NC
vineyards With abundant outdoor activities, local arts and crafts,
history charming bed and breakfasts, and exquisite food and
music wine offered at local restaurants, in North Carolinas
craft Yadkin Valley you have the makings of a great wine
art country getaway or family vacation. If your idea of fun
festivals includes hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, disc golf,
outdoor fun and ziplining, the Yadkin Valley offers all of that and
more. Visit shops, restaurants, galleries, and antique
stores, take in a farmers market or festival. Tour a distillery and try some
moonshine, or visit our vast array of wineries and sample award-winning
wines. Here in the Yadkin Valley youll discover a thriving, vibrant region,
proud of its history and heritage and welcoming you to partake in its
bounty. Exit the Parkway at Mileposts: 199.4, 215.8, 217.3, 229.7, 276.4
to enjoy all the Yadkin Valley has to offer.
Contact
Interested in visiting the area
and want more information?
www.GoYadkinValley.com

www.GoYadkinValley.com
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 WEST JEFFERSON, NC
Historic West Jefferson, located 14 mi. from MP 261. Art galleries,
restaurants, unique shops. Find us online:
www.visitwestjefferson.org (866) 607-0093.

Boondocks Brewing Tap Room & Restaurant - Committed

to Excellence - Dedicated to Community. 108 S Jefferson Ave.
www.boondocks-brewing.com (336) 246-5222.

Mountain Aire Golf Club - Beautiful 18 hole public golf course.

Great condition, reasonable rates. Exit Parkway at Glendale Springs
or Deep Gap. 1396 Fairway Ridge Dr., West Jefferson, NC 28694.
www.mountainaire.com (336) 877-4716.

Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - 1907 Park Vista Rd. MP 268.
Totally renovated inn and restaurant. www.parkvistainn.com
(336) 877-5200.

268 Benge Gap.

272 E.B. Jeffress Park. Picnic area, Comfort station,

trail to Cascades.

LANSING, NC
20 miles northwest of Parkway via Rt 163, then Rt 194.

On the Windfall Cottages - located in Ashe County. Secluded,

upscale cottages on a private mtn top. www.onthewindfall.com Rough Ridge Boardwalk
(704) 975-3058. Photo by William A. Bake

West Jefferson, NC
The NC High Named one of North Carolinas Best Main Streets and winner of
Country: numerous best small town awards, West Jefferson is located just 20
Home to 121 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
miles of the
Blue Ridge Take a downtown walking tour of the 15+ mountain murals in the
Parkway. downtown arts district. Stop by the Ashe County Cheese Factory for
some fresh cheese curds from the only cheese plant in NC. Visit a local
brewery or dine in a historic building. Make sure to view the three Ben
Long Frescoes in St. Marys Church on your way into town!

Stroll the Lighting of the Town in the USs largest Christmas tree
producing county and Choose & Cut your own Christmas tree. Visit one
of the festivals, the farmers market, and listen to live music on the Contact
backstreet on cool summer evenings. View the changing fall leaves with Exit at Milepost 259
a barn quilt tour through the countryside. Every season is celebrated in
West Jefferson! 800-438-7500

888-343-2743 MountainsofNC.com
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 WILKES COUNTY, NC
GUILFORD COURTHOUSE The Blue Ridge Parkway is our northern county line. Exit at

NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

Mileposts 248.2 (NC 18), 261 (NC 16), or 276.4 (US 421).
Information: PO Box 727, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.wilkesnc.org
On March 15, Phone (336) 838-8662; FAX (336) 838-3728.
1781, the largest,
most hotly-contested
battle of the 276.4 Deep Gap. US 421 Crossover. W. 11 mi. to
Boone. East 26 miles to North Wilkesboro.
Revolutionary Wars
Southern Campaign
was fought at the small North Carolina backcounty FLEETWOOD, NC
hamlet of Guilford Courthouse. 6 miles north of Parkway via US 221, exit at MP 276.4.
The museum exhibits at Guilford Courthouse NMP
provide visitors with information on the American Fleetwood Falls - A quiet place nestled in the mountains,
along the New River. Real estate for sale. Open all year. 9 1/2
Revolution, the battle, the campaign and the people
miles NW of Parkway off Hwy. 221 on State Road 1106. 3108
involved. You will find displays of weaponry, military Railroad Grade Road, PO Box 128, Fleetwood, NC 28626.
equipment, everyday items, musical instruments and www.fleetwoodfalls.com (336) 877-1110.
information on soldiers, women, Quakers, commanders
and the aftermath of the battle and the meaning of
the War for Independence. At times, the museum may WINSTON-SALEM, NC
South of Parkway via US 421, exit at Milepost 276.4 or Milepost
feature special exhibits or displays. 199.5, US 52 South.
Exit the Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke at
Milepost 121.4 onto US 220 South. Located at 332 Old Salem - Restored 18th-19th century town with 80 buildings
New Garden Road in Greensboro, NC 27410. on 100+ acres; decorative arts, award-winning heirloom gardens,
shopping, dining, picnic tables. 1.5 hours from Parkway. 9:30-4:30
For more information: Tues-Sat; 1:00-4:30 Sunday. www.oldsalem.org (336) 721-7300.
(336) 288-1776 www.nps.gov/guco

Wilkes County, NC
Discover the Pick a reason to Explore Wilkes! Located in the Yadkin
wonderful Valley where outdoor beauty and recreation thrives. Mountain streams,
recreational rivers, and lakes are featured throughout the tall trees and lush green
opportunities valleys as visitors enjoy fly fishing, boating, canoing and kayaking. Wilkes
such as W. is a host to multiple trails for walking, hiking, biking, and bird watching.
Kerr Scott Visitors will relish the harvest of the local vineyards, wineries, orchards,
Reservoirs and fresh vegetables and handmade crafts sold at the downtown farmers
camping, markets.
boating, bird
watching, MerleFest, Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame, Shine to Wine, Carolina
hiking and In the Fall, Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, all featuring the best of
mountain
biking the
Americana, Gospel, Bluegrass, Beach, and mountain heritage music.
Quiet, modern, and private accommodations hosting multiple hotel Contact
seven-mile Dark rooms, secluded cabins, and picturesque campsites are accessible and Wilkes Chamber of Commerce
Mountain Trail. affordable. Visit www.ExploreWilkes.com youll like what you see. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

(Funded by Wilkesboro Tourism Development Convention and Visitors Bureau)

336-838-8662 www.ExploreWilkes.com
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 GREENSBORO, NC 291.9 US 221/321 Crossover. 7 mi. north to Boone, 2
Come explore the historic grounds of the Revolutionary War mi. south to Blowing Rock.
battlefields at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. From
one treasure to another, take a free tour of Replacements, Ltd.
with over 13 million pieces of inventory. To pack in even more,
BOONE, NC
7 miles north of Parkway, via US 221/321, exit MP 291.9.
spend time in our revitalized downtown - home to art galleries,
theatres, restaurants, our minor league ballpark and exceptional
Watauga County Tourism Development Authority - Simple
historical museum. In the summer, be sure to cool off at Wet n
Pleasures & Mountain Values! Explore one of Americas premier
Wild water park. www.visitgreensboronc.com or (800) 344-2282.
outdoor recreation and relaxation destinations.
Visit www.exploreboonearea.com
HICKORY, NC
Get lost in the beauty of the Hickory Metro, just 45 miles from NC High Country Host & Regional Visitor Center - Travel
the Blowing Rock, NC Parkway exit, on US 321. Hike our scenic info for Boone, Blowing Rock, Beech Mtn, West Jefferson area.
trails, fish in our streams, explore our cultural arts, science, and Open 7 days a week, located at BRP Milepost 291 exit.
sports attractions, as well as experience the best place to buy Order a free vacation planner. www.MountainsofNC.com
furniture in the country. For more information call Call (800) 438-7500.
(828) 322-1335 or go to www.HickoryMetro.com.
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
CALDWELL COUNTY, NC Art of Living Retreat Center - Relax & Recharge. 3 mi from MP
your timeour place. Sculpted by NatureCrafted by Man, 285.5 in Boone. Stunning views & deep relaxation with workshops,
visit Caldwell County; experience live music, live theatre, yoga, delicious food, pottery classes & more at NCs hidden gem.
festivals and car shows, world class sculpture exhibits, local www.artoflivingretreatcenter.org (800) 392-6870.
crafts, antiques. Located thirty minutes south of Blowing Rock at
Milepost 294. www.explorecaldwell.com (828) 726-0616. Comfort Suites - 1184 Hwy 105, 6 miles from Parkway. 96 suite
hotel rooms, heat, indoor pool, exercise and game rooms. Hot
ELIZABETHTON, TN breakfast. (888) 854-5959.
Birthplace of American Democracy, two state parks, largest
rhododendron gardens in U.S., oldest frame house in TN, 134 Courtyard by Marriott - 1050 Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607
covered bridge. Enjoy the outdoors, camping, water sports & Brand new hotel in the High Country of NC.
hiking. www.tourcartercounty.com (423) 547-3850. www.courtyard.com/hkybn Phone (828) 265-7676.

Elizabethton/Carter County, TN
ANNUAL EVENTS Get lost in beautiful picturesque landscapes of Roan
Mountain State Park and the Cherokee National Forest,
Elizabethton Covered or dare to explore the Watauga River with trophy trout
Bridge Celebration: fishing, flat water kayaking, or white water rafting.
Second week of June Challenge yourself to an easy-to moderate hike on the
Appalachian Trail, or enjoy a family picnic on Watauga
Rhododendron Festival Lake with water activities in abundance. Discover your new
June 17 & 18 favorite bed & breakfast, or share the stars with nature
and take advantage of the many available RV Parks and
Elizabethton Twins campgrounds. Experience history as it comes to life in
Baseball Season: Liberty! Tennessees Official Outdoor Drama. Find the
June - September hidden gems that are exclusive to historic Elizabethton/ Autumn in Carter County by Courtney Valentine
Liberty!
The Saga of Sycamore Shoals:
Carter County. This is your invitation to discover
Tennessees Mountain Playground. Contact
July 14-16, July 21-23, P.O. Box 190
July 28-30 Antiquing; Diverse local dining; Many cabins as well
as bed and breakfasts are available. Elizabethton, TN 37644

1-423-547-3850 www.tourcartercounty.com
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Fairfield Inn & Suites - 2060 Blowing Rock Rd. 5 miles from Lovill House Inn - Award winning B&B in Boone on 421N.
Parkway. Continental breakfast. Call (800) 228-2800. 6 Rooms/private baths/porch/11 acres. Full hot breakfast.
www.lovillhouseinn.com (828) 264-4204.
Foscoe Rentals - Cabins, Condos and Vacation Homes
centrally located to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. Peppers Restaurant - Famous sandwiches since 1975.
www.foscoerentals.com (800) 723-7341. Featuring steaks and seafood, soup & salad bar and homemade
desserts. Open 7 days. Located at the Shops at Shadowline near
The Gamekeeper Restaurant & Bar - MP 294, Right on Harris-Teeter. All ABC permits. www.peppers-restaurant.com
Shulls Mill Rd, 2.5 miles. Eclectic stone cottage, outdoor dining, (828) 262-1250.
local harvests. www.gamekeeper-nc.com

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - MP 291.9, Boones only

Hilton hotel. Opened Oct 2016. 1252 US 421 South.
Heated pool, free WiFi.(828) 386-6464.

Hidden Valley Motel - Hwy 105 in the Foscoe Valley between

Boone and Banner Elk. Enjoy birds, blooms and butterflies
in our country garden. www.hiddenvalleymotel.com or jim@
hiddenvalleymotel.com. Call (828) 963-4372.

Highland Hills Motel & Cabins - 2748 Hwy 105,

Boone NC. Rooms, cabins, condos & cottages, pet friendly.
www.highlandhillscabins.com For best rates call (800) 948-5276.

KOA Kampground - From Boone, 194N 3 mi. Left on Ray

Brown Rd. 1 mi. Beautiful view. Rec room, mini-golf, laundry,
pool. 123 Harmony Mtn. Lane, Boone, NC 28607. (828) 264-7250.

Lost Province Brewing Company - A brewpub

located in downtown Boone at 130 N. Depot St. Serves Doughton Park, Ice Rock Falls
authentic and innovative craft beer & savory wood fired fare. Photo by William A. Bake
www.lostprovince.com (828) 265-3506.

Boone, NC
Boone has The Boone stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a million ways to step
a vibrant away from your everyday routine and step outside yourself.
art, history,
and The promise of our cool springs, mild summers, and colorful autumns is the
cultural only coaxing youll need to go biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, whitewater
scene as rafting, or tubing.
well as
nationally Take a stroll through a street festival, listen to live music, or spend some time
known in our downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. Theres even a
attractions 40-foot climbing wall in the middle of downtown. So when we say theres
and adventure waiting around every corner, we mean it.
outdoor
adventure. From extreme mountain sports to relaxing evenings outdoors, from trips back
Contact
in time to rides your kids will never forget, Boone has just the right amount of Boone, NC
adventure for visitors of all ages and interests.
Exit at Milepost 291
ExploreBoone.com

800-852-9506 ExploreBoone.com
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Willow Valley Resort - 3 miles off Hwy 105 from Boone. Eff.
1 br/2 br/3 br cabins & condos. Fully furn. Golf, pool, fireplaces.
Excellent getaway. 8am-9pm Sun-Sat. (828) 963-6551.

RECREATION
River and Earth Adventures - Whitewater rafting, caving,
canoe and kayak rentals/shuttles, outdoor adventures and ecotours.
www.raftcavehike.com (866) 411-RAFT (7238).

VALLE CRUCIS, NC
via Rts US 421N or NC 194, 5 miles SW of Boone.

Mast General Store - Established 1883. Listed National Register

of Historic Places. Authentic & nostalgic emporium located in
pastoral setting 8 miles from Boone in the Valle Crucis community.
Clothing, camping gear, shoes & boots, housewares & unique Milepost 294
gifts. Hwy 194 (828) 963-6511. Also visit our downtown stores in
Boone, Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Greenville, SC and
Knoxville, TN. Visit online at www.mastgeneralstore.com. MOSES H CONE
BLOWING ROCK, NC
Charming resort village on the Parkway. Exit Hwy 221 & 321, MP
MEMORIAL PARK
As unlikely as it sounds, blue jeans, farming and fine art largely
293 & 295. Lodging, dining, boutique and outlet shopping. Near
define this country estate - turned Parkway recreation area.
The Blowing Rock, Mystery Hill, Tweetsie Railroad and Grandfather
Mountain attractions. PO Box 2445, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Moses Cone and his wife Bertha built what was then known as
www.BlowingRock.com (828) 295-4636 or (877) 750-4636. Flat Top Manor at the turn of the twentieth century. The son of a
German Jewish immigrant who came to America as a peddler,
ATTRACTIONS Moses and his brother Caesar fashioned a textile empire, making
them the leading producers of denim in the world. Visitors here
The Blowing Rock - Breathtaking view 4090 feet above will gain an understanding of the influence of this textile giant,
Johns River Gorge. Prevailing winds return light objects and the role that the landscape architecture movement and
thrown over the void. Hwy. 321 South, Blowing Rock, NC. country estate movement of the nineteenth century had on life in
www.theblowingrock.com. the Appalachian mountains.

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum - 159 Chestnut In the 1890s and early 1900s, Cone fashioned this country place
St. MP 294.5, Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Thurs. 10am-7pm. at Blowing Rock with its 23-room Colonial Revival mansion as a
www.BlowingRockMuseum.org (828) 295-9099. health retreat from the rigors of his business empire and as a way
to showcase his new-found wealth. He built approximately twenty
Docs Rocks Gem Mine & Appalachian Fossil Museum five miles of well-planned and exquisitely maintained carriage
- 111 Mystery Hill Lane, just 1.5 mi. from Parkway. Open all year roads and two lakes. On Flat Top Mountain and Rich Mountain
9-5. www.docsrocks.net (828) 264-4499. he and Bertha raised cattle and sheep and planted tens of
thousands of apple trees. Soon after Berthas death, the family
High Gravity Adventures - MP 291.9 Boone/Blowing offered the property to the Parkway with the understanding that it
Rock. Aerial adventure park. Discount code BRP to save 10%. would be operated as a public park and pleasuring ground.
www.highgravityadventures.com (828) 386-6222.
Today the manor and the entire estate are one of the most
heavily used areas along the Parkway and home to the Parkway
Craft Center. Carriage roads are popular for hiking, horseback
riding and cross-country skiing, especially by residents of the
Boone/Blowing Rock area. While adjacent development has
degraded some views from the estate, overall it retains most
of the elements and the atmosphere of the premier county
estate that it was. During the summer and fall, National Park
Service staff provides frequent tours of the house. The manor
Moses H. Cone
Memorial Park (MP house is both a good starting point and a highlight of any visit.
294) offers maps for 25 Browse the bookstore and the craft center, with its assortment of
miles of carriage trails contemporary and traditional crafts. Craft demonstrations are
offered frequently in the summer.
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Mystery Hill - Be Amazed! Since 1948 visitors have experienced Chetola Resort - Magnificent views on 87 acres. Chetola Lodge,
a true gravitational anomaly that causes objects to defy gravity. Bob Timberlake Inn and spacious condominiums. Spa at Chetola
Question your perception. Stand inside a giant soap bubble. Over Resort, Timberlakes Restaurant, fitness center, Orvis Endorsed Fly
50,000 arrowheads, 1903 Dougherty House, gem mining, fossil Fishing Lodge, golf, fishing, wing shooting packages. 500 N. Main
museum and more. BRP MP 291.9 Hwy 321. Open every day rain Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. (828) 295-5500 or (800) 243-8652.
or shine, except Christmas. www.mysteryhill-nc.com www.chetola.com.
(828) 264-2792.
Gideon Ridge Inn - 202 Gideon Ridge Rd. Beautiful stone Inn
Tweetsie Railroad - North Carolinas first theme park. Relive the with great views & gardens. B&B 10 rooms & suites. $150-$360.
Old West aboard the historic steam-powered locomotive known www.gideonridge.com (828) 295-3644.
as Tweetsie. Bring your family and enjoy entertaining shows, rides,
shopping, mountain clogging, panning for gold and a deer park. Green Park Inn - Full service National Historic Register hotel
Open 9AM-6PM Friday-Sunday, Mid-April through May. June continuously operated since 1891. Complimentary full breakfast,
through Mid-August open seven days a week from 9AM-6PM. restaurant, tavern, fitness room, and spacious public areas
Mid-August through October open Friday-Sunday from 9AM-6PM. in original Victorian style. Straddling the Eastern Continental
Located on Hwy 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock, NC. and Divide 3 miles south on 321 Blowing Rock/Boone exit.
from the Blue Ridge Parkway exit at Milepost 291, Boone exit. www.GreenParkInn.com (828) 414-9230.
For more information call (800) 526-5740 or visit our Web site:
www.tweetsie.com. Hemlock Inn & Suites - A Blowing Rock Tradition. Open all
year. One of downtowns best locations. Located 2 miles from
Blue Ridge Parkway. Hemlock Inn is one building off main street,
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and park. Kings,
queens, and king suites are available. Handicap accessible rooms
Alpine Village Inn - 297 Sunset Dr. Cozy rooms & suites with also available. All rooms have color cable TV, A/C, telephones,
AC, free Wi-Fi. Some fireplaces & Jacuzzi. Pet friendly rooms. microwaves, small refrigerators and coffee pots. Suites have fully
www.alpine-village-inn.com (828) 295-7206. equipped kitchens. Gazebo sitting area with fire pit and fountain.
Free WiFi available. www.hemlockinn.net (828) 295-7987.
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals - Offers a selection of over 175
luxury vacation homes in the NC Mountains! Whether you are Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock - 1 mile South
planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two, let us on 321. Rooms with King or 2 Queen beds, microwave,
help! www.BlueRidgeRentals.com or Call (800) 237-7975. refrig. Complimentary hot breakfast, internet, indoor pool.
www.holidayinnexpressblowingrock.com (828) 295-4422.

Blowing Rock, NC
Known as the One of the only towns located directly on the Blue Ridge Parkway,
Crown of the Blue Blowing Rock offers visitors sweeping vistas of the Blue Ridge
Ridge, Blowing Mountains and storybook village charm.
Rock offers visitors
sweeping vistas Its a place where you can roam...or relax. Explore hiking and biking
of the Blue Ridge trails, go horseback riding, fly fishing or skiing at Appalachian Ski
Mountains, which Mountain. Shop in our unique downtown boutiques or outlets. Visit
are cool and family attractions including The Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad and
refreshing in the Grandfather Mountain or discover our annual festivals including Blowing
spring and summer, Rock WinterFest (Jan), SAVOR Blowing Rock (April), Art in the Park
before blazing into a (May-Oct), Blowing Rock Horse Show (July-Aug), and Blowing Rock Music
beautiful tapestry of Festival (Sept). Then, take time to pamper yourself at one of our spas,
changing leaves in indulge at our award-winning restaurants, or rest up in style at our bed Blowing Rock-
autumn and frosting and breakfasts, country inns, hotels, resorts or vacation rentals.
with snow in winter. Crown of the
Blue Ridge

877-750-INFO (4636) www.BlowingRock.com

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Homestead Inn - 153 Morris St. in the heart of town.
Open year round. Sun.-Thurs. discount. Quaint, cozy, immaculate
rooms. A/C, flat screen TV, phones, coffee, fridge, micro, fireplaces,
Jacuzzis. Efficiency avail. Free Wi-Fi. www.homestead-inn.com
(828) 295-9559.

Inn at Ragged Gardens - Located 1.5 mi. from Parkway.

Historic downtown location with in-house restaurant.
www.ragged-gardens.com (828) 295-9703.

Jenkins Rentals - The finest vacation rentals in the Blowing

Rock area. Homes with hot tubs, long range mountain views.
www.jenkinsrentals.com (800) 438-7803.

Swiss Mountain Village - 2324 Flat Top Rd. Blowing Rock NC.
1/4 mile from Park. 40 cabins and swiss style chalets for retreat,
fishing pond, relaxation. www.swissmountain.com

The Village Inns of Blowing Rock - Our 3 Inns are located

within walking distance of Main Street. Rooms, suites & cottages Milepost 297
available. Pet friendly. www.thevillageinnsofblowingrock.com
(800) 821-4908.

Westglow Resort & Spa - 1 mile from Parkway on Hwy 221.

JULIAN PRICE
Open all year. Enjoy day spa packages, fine dining, and overnight
visits. www.westglow.com (828) 295-4463.
MEMORIAL PARK
Julian Price purchased this land as a recreational retreat for his
Woodlands BBQ - Best in BBQ. Located on 321 Bypass. employees after establishing one of the nations largest insurance
Featuring barbeque beef, pork, chicken & ribs. Open from 11 am companies. After his untimely death in 1946, his heirs left the land to
until 10pm. Take out available. www.woodlandsbbq.com the Blue Ridge Parkway as a memorial to a man who shared the
(828) 295-3651. natural beauty of the area with others.

SHOPPING & MISCELLANEOUS Today, visitors see the rebirth of a hardwood forest on hillsides where
lumber companies cut virgin tracts of hemlock, poplar, and chestnut
Grandfather Country Store - MP 298. Est. 1880s. Intersect in the early 20th century. According to some, it was the best boundary
Holloway Mtn Rd & Hwy 221 - 1 mi off Pkwy. Travel info, staples, of timber in Carolina. Julian Price Memorial Park contains 4,200 acres
antiques, local foods & gifts. www.grandfathercountrystore.com with elevations ranging from 3,400 feet to nearly 4,000 feet.
(828) 295-6100.
Price Park is a haven for relaxation and recreation with the 47-acre
Parkway Craft Center - A shop of the Southern Highland Craft Price Lake as its focal point. Visitors enjoy one of the most popular
Guild, located in the Moses Cone Manor, Milepost 294, represents and largest picnic areas on the Parkway, along with camping,
400 artists of the Southern Appalachians on the Blue Ridge boating and fishing on Price Lake, and ample opportunities to explore
Parkway. Craft demonstrations offered from April to November. the mountains on hiking trails. Grandfather Mountain, at 5,946 feet,
Open daily March 15 to November 30, 9-5 daily. Closed rises majestically nearby.
Thanksgiving. www.craftguild.org (828) 295-7938.
The wilderness appeal of forested highlands and cold mountain
streams at Price Park welcomes those who want to enjoy the outdoors.
292.7 Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, 3,600 acres. The Green Knob Trail, Boone Fork Trail, and Price Lake Trail offer
Many miles of horse and carriage trails, hiking, ample hiking opportunities. The Tanawha Trail, perhaps the crowning
fishing. achievement of all Parkway trails, stretches 13.5 miles from Price
Park to Beacon Heights, paralleling the Parkway and rising along

294 Moses Cone Manor House; Visitor Center the slopes of Grandfather Mountain. A trek along the Tanawha
Trail crosses fragile habitats and ecosystems, tunnels through laurel
? and Park Store. Parkway Craft Center;
and rhododendron thickets, and crosses many boulder fields and
comfort station.
cascading streams.

297 Julian Price Memorial Park. 4,344 acres. Whether delighting in the calm waters while driving across the dam,
camping, picnicking, or experiencing the Parkway by foot, most
Campground, picnic area, lake, boating, fishing,
trails. Alt. 3,400. Reservations for camping visitors will understand why Price Park is one of the most popular of all
www.recreation.gov Parkway stops.

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 304.4 Linn Cove Viaduct Information Center
? and Park Store. Visitor information,
comfort station, publications. Trail access
viaduct. Alt. 4,000.

305.2 Junction Parkway and US 221. 3 mi. west to

Linville.

SEVEN DEVILS, NC
Milepost 304.4 11 miles from MP 305.2 - Via 221S to 105N. Lots of cabins to rent
with beautiful views! Tennis courts, playground, zipline, tubing,

LINN COVE VIADUCT

waterfall. Great atmosphere, great location! www.sevendevils.net
(828) 963-5343.

A seven mile unfinished section of the Blue Ridge Parkway was delayed for
twenty years as environmentalists, adjacent landowners, engineers, and
AVERY COUNTY, NC
Home of the Woolly Worm Festival. Christmas trees, top resorts
architects put their skills together on how to preserve the scenic and fragile
& attractions, skiing hub. Located in the High Country in the
environment on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. The western mountains of North Carolina. Avery County Chamber of
resulting Linn Cove Viaduct is a symbol of pride to landscape architects and Commerce, 4501 Tynecastle Hwy Unit 2, Banner Elk, NC 28604.
engineers for its marriage of beauty with utility and habitat protection. Open Monday-Friday from 10-4 and Saturday from 11-3. Website:
www.averycounty.com (800) 972-2183.
Visitors here will gain an appreciation for the relationship between
the building of the Linn Cove Viaduct and the overall Parkway design
and engineering, as well as its role in protecting the fragile habitat on BANNER ELK, NC
Grandfather Mountain. 10 miles north of Parkway on NC 184/194, exit at Milepost 305.2.

From the first explosion of colorful wildflowers in the spring to the refreshing Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk - Located
coolness of summer to the fall extravaganza of color to the beauty of on Hwy. 184 only 7 miles from Milepost 304. Full service hotel.
snow covered peaks in winter, each season provides the traveler with a Seasonal packages. www.bestwesternbannerelk.com or call
completely different Parkway experience. (877) 877-4553.

Seven Devils, NC
Seven Convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather
Devils Mountain and Bear Paw State Natural Area, The
A unique Town of Seven Devils offers a great starting point for
Destination! your visit to the NC High Country. Located between
Boone and Banner Elk, visitors can take advantage
of easy access to area skiing, golfing, gem mining,
trout fishing and more while enjoying the truly peaceful atmosphere of our
quaint mountain community.

If you prefer your vacation a bit more action-packed, visit Hawksnest which
boasts the largest snow tubing park on the east coast as well as high-flying
zipline tours throughout the year. From chalets and condominiums - to mountain homes and
log cabins, you will find private and unique lodging options surrounded by beautiful views in
Contact
Seven Devils. Town of Seven Devils
1356 Seven Devils Road
DISCOVER OUR POSITIVE ALTITUDE Seven Devils, NC 28604

828-963-5343 www.sevendevils.net
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Carlton Gallery - 10360 Hwy 105 S. between Boone & Sugar Mountain Accommodations & Realty - Derekas
Banner Elk, NC. Celebrating 35 years, local/regional artists, on the corner of Sugar Mountain Drive & Tynecastle Hwy. We
paintings, clay, wood, glass, fiber art, jewelry, art workshops. offer charming Chalets and Condos. Properties are fully furnished
www.carltongallery.com (828) 963-4288. & equipped, many are golf/view/slope-side. Call our friendly
reservationist at 800-545-9475 or www.staysugar.com.
Grandfather Vineyard - MP 305, Linville exit US 221. Right at
light onto 105 South, then 7.6 mi. to Vineyard Lane on R. Daily
tastings 12-6pm. www.grandfathervineyard.com (828) 963-2400.
BEECH MTN., NC
Cresting at 5,506, Beech Mtn. is the highest town in Eastern
The Pedalin Pig - 4235 NC Hwy 105. Open daily 11am-9pm. America. Summer temps rarely exceed 75 degrees F, creating an
Southern style BBQ, ribs, brisket, chicken, trout. Inside/outside ideal climate for hiking, mtn. biking, golf, and tennis. Winters are
dine-in/takeout. Large, easy parking, WiFi. www.thepedalinpig.com rich in snowfall, creating ideal ski conditions. Lodging options
range from hotels to cabins. www.beechmtn.com
Smoketree Lodge - 12 miles south of Boone on Hwy
105. Nestled at the foot of Grandfather Mtn. Studio, one and Freds General Mercantile - on Beech Mountain, 30 min
two bedroom condos equipped with kitchenettes and DVD from Milepost exit 305.2, everything a general store used
players. Heated indoor pool, saunas, Jacuzzi and cable TV. to be ...and more! If we dont have it, you dont need it
www.smoketree-lodge.com (800) 422-1880. www.fredsgeneral.com (828) 387-4838.

SUGAR MTN., NC
8 mi. from Parkway, exit MP 305.1, Hwy 221 S. to 184 N.
Enjoy golf, tennis, hiking/biking, scenic lift rides, rafting, skiing,
snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. Stay for
one of our special events like the Shag at Sugar, Oktoberfest or
SugarFest. Ample lodging from efficiency to large homes, for
information visit www.seesugar.com or call (866) 797-8427.

Resort Real Estate & Rentals at Sugar Mountain - 3390

Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk NC 28604. Fully equipped homes,
condos. Cabins on Sugar. Rent by day/wk/mo. Book online 24/7. The Parkway is a favorite
www.staysugarmountain.com (800) 438-4555. ride among motorcyclists

The Village of Sugar Mountain, NC

Escape from With a peak elevation of 5,300, close proximity to area attractions,
the ordinary a variety of economical and intimate accommodations to rest your
and let the weary head, and only minutes from the Parkway, the Village of Sugar
adventure Mountain is the perfect base camp for your next mountain adventure.
begin at Enjoy four seasons of fun in and around
the Village
the Village of Sugar Mountain:
of Sugar
Mountain. Winter: Fall:
MP 305.2 Skiing & Snowboarding, Tubing, Golf, Tennis, Hiking,
Enjoy the Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Leaf
new Summit SugarFest Looking, Oktoberfest,
Express Spring/Summer: Woolly Worm Festival, Photo Courtesy of Todd Bush
chairlift
at Sugar
Golf, Tennis, Hiking & Mountain Valle Country Fair, Contact
Biking, Outdoor Adventure Autumn at Oz
Mountain Outfitters, Weekend Scenic Lift Lodging: Stay and play, in the
Resort! Village of Sugar Mountain!
Rides, Lees McRae Summer Theater, Chalets, Condos,
Appalachian Summer Fest Spacious Houses

1-866-79-SUGAR www.seesugar.com
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 LINVILLE, NC NEWLAND, NC
3 miles from Parkway on US 221, exit at MP 305.1. 8 miles north of Spruce Pine off 19E, exit at Milepost 305.1.

62nd Grandfather Mountain Highland Games - Secluded Valley RV Campground - 8 miles North of Spruce
July 6-9, 2017. Americas finest gathering of Scottish Clans. Music, Pine on 19E. 5 miles from Blue Ridge ParkwayMilepost 317. 30 &
dancing, pageantry, athletic & childrens events. www.gmhg.org 50 amp full hookups, children & pets welcome, level & spacious
(828) 733-1333. sites. www.secludedvalleyrvcampground.com (828) 765-4810.
Grandfather Mountain - Grandfathers lofty heights offer guests
opportunities for rejuvenation, excitement and family memories PINEOLA, NC
in a natural haven that will endure forever. Marvel at 360-degree 2 miles north of Parkway on US 221, exit at Milepost 305.1 or 312.
views from the Mile High Swinging Bridge, stand eye-to-eye with
bears, cougars, otters, eagles and deer in natural habitats and Christas Country Corner - General store, deli, ice cream,
interact with our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Two miles from the clothing and gifts. Choose and cut Christmas trees. Straight across
Blue Ridge Parkway Viaduct; one mile from Parkway. Take Linville from Entrance/Exit. Mile Marker 312 Morganton - Pineola Exit.
Exit, MP 305 to US 221. Open daily (weather permitting in winter). (828) 733-3353.
www.grandfather.com Phone (828) 733-4337 or (800) 468-7325.
Down by the River Campground - 292 River Campground Rd.
Gable Haus Inn - 154 Ruffin St. 3 miles from Parkway. At MP 312, Right on Hwy 181 North, 1 mile down on left. 30 & 50
Cottages, rooms, breakfast, TripAdvisor approved, pet friendly. amp service, hot showers, spacious, level sites, laundry. (May-Oct.)
www.gablehausinn.com (828) 733-9535. www.downbytherivercampground.com (828) 733-5057.
Old Hampton Store & Barbeque - 77 Ruffin St.
Linville, MP 305. 1920 general store, BBQ restaurant, tavern Huskins Court Motel & Cottages - Hwy 221 Pineola, NC.
www.oldhamptonstorenc.com (828) 733-5215. Renovated 50s motor court, clean, comfortable, safe, great rates,
welcoming staff. (828) 733-2564.
Pixie Motor Inn - Intersection of NC 105 and US 221. 25 Grade
A units. Electric heat. Grade A Cafe nearby. Color television. Free Pineola Inn - US 221 3 mi. S of Linville. 1.5 mi off Milepost 312.
ice for cooler. Air conditioned. (828) 733-2597. 40 rooms, clean, reasonable rates, AC, CATV, microfridges, log
cabins, honeymoon suites with Jacuzzis, cross country skiing, sales
308.2 Flat Rock Parking Area. Self-guiding nature trail & rentals. www.PineolaInn.com (828) 733-4979 or 733-2008.
to superb view of Linville Valley and Grandfather
Mountain.

Avery County, NC Hike More Adventures

Come for the Avery County, North Carolina, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge
day, spend Mountains welcomes fun seekers of all ages. Experience our distinct
a lifetime. four seasons. We are Home to the world famous Woolly Worm
Festival, one of the top 10 fall festivals. Ski the highest summits of
the South at our 3 state of the art ski resorts, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain
Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Activities abound year round including hiking, biking,
rafting, tubing, horseback riding, antiquing, fine art festivals, art galleries and more. Cross
the mile high bridge at Grandfather Mountain, explore the Civil War Trail, swim, fish and
canoe at beautiful Wildcat Lake or take a thrilling ride on a zipline. Visit the Blue Ridge
Parkway, Americas favorite scenic drive, or see the majestic mountains from the comfort
of a trolley tour while visiting our award winning wineries. Visit Newland the highest
county seat east of the Mississippi and celebrate our rich mountain heritage. Shop and
dine in beautiful downtown Banner Elk and enjoy true Southern hospitality. Avery County
Contact
offers a variety of lodging and dining to satisfy any taste and budget. Live the dream, www.townofbannerelk.org
Avery County is a sought after place to live work and play. From our top notch schools and Call today for www.sevendevils.net
colleges to our entrepreneurial spirit, why live anywhere else? your free visitor www.beechmtn.com
guide. Code: BR www.seesugar.com

800-972-2183 www.averycounty.com
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312 NC 181 Crossover, 32 miles southeast to
Morganton, 2 mi. north to Pineola.

CROSSNORE, NC
6 miles south of Linville off Hwy 221, exit at Milepost 305.9 or
312.

Crossnore Weavers & Gallery - A working museum.

Traditional hand woven textiles produced since 1920.
Open Mon-Sat. Off Hwy 221 in Crossnore. (800) 374-4660.
www.crossnoreweavers.org

316.3 Linville Falls Visitor Center ? and Park

Milepost 316
Store, campground. For camping reservations
visit www.recreation.gov.
LINVILLE FALLS
316.4 Linville River Parking Area. One of the Parkways
The English botanist Mark Catesby observed, described, and sketched
largest stone arch bridges. Three spans of 80 feet
each. Fish in Linville River. Picnic area. Comfort the natural world of the Blue Ridge for seven years in the eighteenth
century. His particular interest was the extensive network of streams and
Station. Alt. 3,250. Take Spur Rd. to Linville Falls,
rivers arising along the mountains and gathering volume and speed as
campground and visitor center.
they descended to the coastal plain and beyond.

317.4 US 221 Crossover. South 1 mi. to Linville Falls

The larger rivers in Carolina and Virginia, he wrote, have their sources
community. 24 mi. to Marion.
in the Appalachian Mountains, generally springing from rocks, and
forming cascades and waterfalls uniting into single streams
LINVILLE FALLS, NC innumerable brooks and rivulets, all which contribute to form and
1 mile south of Parkway on US 221, exit at MP 317.4. supply the large rivers. Here at Linville Falls, Catesbys descriptions
become real for the Parkway visitor.
ATTRACTIONS
The Linville River flows from its beginning point high on the steep slopes
Linville Caverns - North Carolinas only show caverns. Open of Grandfather Mountain and cascades through two falls as it begins a
daily March thru November, Dec.-Jan.-Feb. weekends only. nearly 2,000 foot descent through a rugged and spectacularly beautiful
Courteous, experienced guides, outstanding gift shop. Located gorge. The Cherokee knew this river as Eeseeoh or river of cliffs, and a
on US 221 between Linville and Marion, just 4 miles south of hike into the gorge leaves no doubt about the origin of the name.
the Parkway-Exit Parkway at Milepost 317.4. Turn left on US 221
toward Linville Falls and Marion. Email: [email protected] Towering hemlocks, dense stands of rhododendron and native
(800) 419-0540. www.linvillecaverns.com wildflowers grow along the trails that encircle the falls. Little wonder this
is one of the Parkways top destinations. And what awaits the visitor who
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING hikes down from the visitor center at Linville? A forested gorge of virgin
timber stands as pristine and primitive as in the days when only Native
Cross Creek Cabins - 4 cozy log cabins, 2 mi. from MP 317.4. Americans called this place home. The aquatic and forest ecology and
Open all year. Pet friendly. Ponds, creek, walk to Linville Falls & the unique geological stories told here make a visit special.
gorge. www.crosscreekcabins.com (828) 765-9701.
In the early days of Parkway planning, under the shade of a hemlock
The Inn At Blue Ridge - MP 317.4 - 5 mi South on Hwy 221. A tree above the falls, philanthropist John D. Rockefeller was treated to a
beautiful Bed & Breakfast. 12 large rooms with fireplace, refrigerator, fine picnic lunch and convinced of the necessity of protecting this piece
private deck & adjacent to golf course. www.theinnatblueridge.com of Appalachian scenery. The lunch was spread out within earshot of
(828) 756-7001 toll free (866) 756-7001. sawmills that had already begun timbering the area. After some months
of negotiations, Mr. Rockefeller agreed to pick up the tab for the Linville
Linville Falls Campground, RV Park & Cabins - Milepost Falls property, ensuring protection for Parkway visitors today.
317, left (south) on US 221, 500 ft. Beautifully shaded, full hookup
sites. Separate wooded tent area. Cabin, rentals. Hot showers, We may not immediately think of the Blue Ridge Parkway as a park rich
playground, laundry. May 1-Nov. 1. www.linvillefalls.com in water resources. But from Native Americans to colonial botanists and
(828) 765-2681. 21st century tourists, the waterways and streams of the Blue Ridge have
played a vital role in the overall ecology and unsurpassed beauty of
Linville Falls Lodge & Cottages - MP 317.4, US 221S, left 1 our region. The Blue Ridge Parkway, like all national parks, is set aside to
mile to Rt. 183. Restaurant (ABC permit), Walk to falls & gorge. protect these special parts of our world.
www.linvillefallslodge.com (800) 634-4421.

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Linville Falls Winery - Come enjoy the High Countrys Creek Side Cabins - Blue Ridge Pkwy MP 324.8. Fully furnished
premier wine experience. Just 1/2 mi. off the BRP, exit MP with all amenities including Jacuzzi, fireplace. Cabins for 2-10
317 on US 221 N. Daily Tours and Tasting noon - 6pm. guests. Open yr. round. www.bear-den.com (828) 765-2888.
www.LinvilleFallsWinery.com (828) 765-1400.

Parkview Cabin - Romantic getaway two bedroom cabin with McDOWELL COUNTY, NC
fireplace, & Jacuzzi. Full kitchen. Private mountain location. Wrap Welcome to our spectacular region of the Blue Ridge Parkway
around deck with scenic views. (828) 765-4787. between Linville Falls and Crabtree Falls, Mileposts 316 to 344.
Visit the unique community of Little Switzerland with gem mines,
Parkview Lodge - Milepost 317.4, 500 ft. south of Parkway on shopping, museum and the Orchard at Altapass, MP 328.3.
US 221. Private guest rooms, 1 bedroom suite, & secluded cabins Explore our hiking, cycling and waterfall trails, trout streams,
available. TV, swimming pool, crafts, wine & beer shop. Free caverns, Lake James, gold mines and golf courses or find adventure
breakfast with guest room. Open all year. www.parkviewlodge.com canoeing, boating, swimming or bird watching. Youll also enjoy
(828) 765-4787. discovering our towns of Marion and Old Fort where youll find
unique lodging properties, fun events, arts and craft sites, shops
and more. Call us for information. www.blueridgetravelers.com
320.7 Chestoa View offers an unusually fine view
(888) 233-6111.
from one of the many vertical cliffs on Humpback
Mountain.
The Altapass Orchard - MP 328, Family fun, storytelling,
Bear Den Campground - Blue Ridge Parkway @ MP hayrides, free music - Sat, Sun, Wed-Friday, fudge, ice cream, gifts,
324.8. 400 acres, 144 sites. Tents to RVs. Campin cabins. apples, books, crafts, seasonal 5/15 - 10/31. (888) 765-9531.
Apr-Oct 31. 600 Bear Den Mtn. Rd., Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
www.bear-den.com (828) 765-2888. Inn on Mill Creek - B&B in Pisgah National Forest, just
20 min. east of MP 382.6 or exit the Parkway at MP 344. A
The highest point on the casual & comfortable homebase while exploring from Linville
to the Asheville area. 3895 Mill Creek Rd. Old Fort NC.
Parkway is 6,053 feet, or 1,845 www.innonmillcreek.com (828) 668-1115.
meters, above sea level on
Richland Balsam Mountain at
MP 431.
331 NC 226 Crossover. 6 mi. north to Spruce Pine. 14
mi. south to Marion.

McDowell County, NC
Gold, gems and Explore our Blue Ridge Parkway communities between Linville
other mountain Falls and Crabtree Falls, Mileposts 316 to 344, including the
treasures are less Orchard at Altapass and Little Switzerland. Take the scenic route
than 2 hours from to Marion, with downtown arts and crafts, food and vintage
Winston-Salem, shopping. Old Forts Mill Creek Village hosts an art gallery, visitor
Greensboro, center, antique shop and Mountain Gateway Museum.
Charlotte and Follow our trails, including the Blue Ridge Travelers Wine Trail, the
Greenville/ spectacular McDowell Quilt Trail featuring over 200 barn quilts,
Spartanburg! and our scenic driving trails with the DiamondbackNC, White House Run, Lake James
Loop and Cruising for Gold on the Vein Mountain Trail. Events, gallery sites, lodging,
attractions and directions are online. Call to receive a free visitor guide and map!

Dont Miss: Point Lookout Trail Pristine Trout Streams 2 State Parks at Davidsons Fort
Linville Caverns (Bike or Hike) Belle Nicho Winery Lake James Catawba River
Curtis Creek Historic Carson House and Orchard at Mountain Gateway Greenway
Recreation Area South Creek Vineyard Altapass Museum Catawba Falls

888-233-6111 www.blueridgetravelers.com
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 Springmaid Mountain Campground/Cabins - Retreat,
331 Museum of North Carolina Minerals Visitor
horses/tubing/fishing. 7 mi N of MP 331 @ 2171 Henredon Rd.
Center ? and Park Store. Junction of Parkway Year round. www.springmaidmountain.com (888) 297-0725.
& NC 226. Features minerals found in North
Carolina and regional geology. Mitchell County SHOPPING
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge Soap Shed - See soap made. Enjoy 130 varieties
of handmade soap in retail shop. Open 10-5 Mon-Sat April-
331 Overmountain Victory National Historic December. 6/10th mile from Parkway MP 331 on NC 226N toward
Spruce Pine at 179 Meadow View Rd. Web orders welcome year
Trail - Commemorates the campaign leading up to
the American victory at Kings Mountain in 1780. round. Classical seven path Labyrinth, Medicine Walks in nature.
Route crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway at Gillespie Visit www.soapshed.com or call (828) 765-6001.
Gap, near the Mineral Museum. Administered by the
National Park Service. www.nps.gov/ovvi 334 NC 226A Crossover to Little Switzerland.

PENLAND, NC LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC

8 miles north of Parkway via NC 226N, exit at Milepost 331. Just off Parkway on Rt. 226A, exit at Milepost 334.

Penland Gallery - At Penland School of Crafts in Mitchell ATTRACTIONS

County, featuring contemporary craft and information about area
studios. Open Tues-Sun from March to early Dec. Exit Parkway Emerald Village - 3 miles from Parkway at Little Switzerland.
at US 226; follow 226N 7.5 miles; turn onto Penland Rd; follow Gem mining, gold panning, mine tours, waterfall, free exhibits, real
signs to Penland School. Call (828) 765-6211. mines, fun shopping! NCs Gem! www.emeraldvillage.com
(828) 765-6463.
MITCHELL COUNTY, NC FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
Exit Milepost 331. Gem mining, gem & mineral shops, Gem &
Mineral Festival, Rhododendron Festival, whitewater rafting,
Alpine Inn - Clinging to the side of Grassy Mountain with
Appalachian Trail/Roan Mountain, Penland School of Crafts,
THE most spectacular views in Little Switzerland. Rooms with
NCs largest indoor recreational facility. For accommodations,
large private balconies. Free sunrise, Wi-Fi, picnic area, grill,
event dates & attractions, contact: Chamber of Commerce, 79
firepit. Reasonable rates. From MP 334, 1 mi. S on 226A.
Parkway Rd., Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Email: info@mitchell-
www.AlpineInnNC.com (828) 765-5380.
county.com. Web site: www.mitchell-county.com (828) 765-9483
or (800) 227-3912.
Switzerland Cafe & General Store - Hwy 226A, Milepost
334. Open 7 days. Serving lunch daily Easter - Halloween.
SPRUCE PINE, NC Imported beers, wines & cheeses, picnic supplies, T-shirts, crafts.
6 miles north of Parkway via NC 226, exit at Milepost 331. www.switzerlandcafe.com (828) 765-5289.

ATTRACTIONS Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant - Located directly on

Parkway. Established in 1910. Variety of accommodations including
Gem Mountain - 13780 Hwy. 226S 1 mile from Parkway MP
mountain view suites, cottages & rooms in the main lodge. Chalet
331. Open March-December Monday-Saturday; open daily June,
Restaurant serves three meals daily. Gracious casual atmosphere
July & August. As seen on the Learning and Travel channels. Gem
with old world charm. Tennis, golf privileges, swimming, fire
mine rain or shine. Mine trips, flume mining, free fluorescent
pit, unique shops on property. Milepost 334. PO Box 399, Little
display. www.gemmountain.com (888) 817-5829.
Switzerland, NC 28749. www.switzerlandinn.com (828) 765-2153
(800) 654-4026.
LODGING & CAMPING
Peak Mountain Cottages & Retreat Center - On 300 acres
7 miles N of Pkwy. Room to play or relax. Hiking trails, clear mtn
streams. 460 Rabbit Hop Rd near Penland. Individuals, families or
groups up to 25. www.peakmountaincottages.com (828) 765-9559.

Pine Valley Motel - Clean, modern, rooms, apt. 42 unit - all first
floor, micro/fridge in rooms. 4 mi on NC 226N from MP 331 -
Mineral Museum. Laundromat on site, wireless internet. Open all
year. www.pinevalleymotel.com (866) 671-2246.

Richmond Inn Bed and Breakfast - 51 Pine Ave. MP 331 - 5 Blue Ridge Parkway
miles from Parkway in Spruce Pine. Eight comfortable guest rooms Devils Courthouse
each with private bath, TV & WiFi. Open year round. Top Trip
Image by Alex Armstrong
Advisor status. www.richmondinn.us or (828) 765-6993.

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Candler Lake Black Mountain & Briar Bottom - 46 primitive sites/6 group
Trust Powhatan 400 Mills sites. 50 Black Mountain Campground Rd., Burnsville, NC. Enjoy
209 Luther River fly fishing, swimming, & tubing. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777.
40 Mt. Pisgah

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Canton Park
209 6000 Hwy. 80 South, Burnsville, NC. Some sites with river access,
Crabtree 281
40 410 near Mt. Mitchell. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777.
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Mountains Sunburst campground on South Toe River. [email protected]
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www.toerivercampground.com (828) 675-5104.
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SHOPPING 377.4 NC 694. Town Mountain Road. 7 miles to
Asheville.
OOAK Art Gallery - 14 miles north of MP 344. Fine, folk, & funky
local art and live music. www.ooakartgallery.com (828) 675-0690. BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC
The Little Town That Rocks. Unique craft shops, large antique
Something Special Gift Shop - Downtown Burnsville. A malls, Old Depot Craft Center, Bed & Breakfasts, variety of
unique shop in a country store setting. One block from picturesque restaurants. Hiking, biking trails, camping, festivals, nightly music
town square. Mon-Sat 9-6. (828) 682-9101. clubs. Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. State St. (828) 669-2300.

Carolina Foam Fabric & Home Decor - I-40 Exit 64 behind

355.4 NC 128. To Mount Mitchell State Park.
Pizza Hut, 5 miles east of Parkway on I-40. Areas largest selection
Highest peak in Eastern U.S.A., observation tower,
of quilters fabric, upholstery and drapery fabric. (828) 669-2400.
tent camping area, trails, nature study, picnic area,
Natural History Museum, restaurant. (May-October). Red Rocker Inn - Black Mtn. NC. 10 miles off MP 382.6.
Awarded, newly renovated B&B and restaurant. Open year round.
364.4 Craggy Gardens Visitor Center ? www.redrockerinn.com (888) 669-5991.
and Park Store. exhibits, publications.
Town Hardware & General Store - Aisles of smiles!
(May-October) Trails.
Three historic buildings jam-packed with an extensive and
eclectic mix of products. Open 7 days/wk. 103 W. State St.
367.6 Spur to Craggy Gardens. Picnic area, comfort www.townhardware.com (828) 669-7723.
station, trails.

382.0 Folk Art Center Visitor Center ? and Park

376.6 NC 694, Ox Creek Road. Scenic Elk Mountain Store - Headquarters of Southern Highland Craft
Highway. 8 miles to Weaverville. 7 miles to Asheville. Guild, craft sales, demonstrations and exhibits,
interpretive talks and other programs, conferences,
WEAVERVILLE, NC craft library, auditorium and Guild offices. Hours:
10 miles north of Asheville on US 19-23. Daily 9-5. Hours extended in summer. (handicapped
friendly).
Dry Ridge Inn B&B - A relaxed small town B&B. 10 minutes
from downtown Asheville, the Biltmore, and the Parkway.
www.dryridgeinn.com (800) 839-3899. 382.6 Junction Parkway and US 70. West 1 mi. to Oteen,
5 mi. to Asheville. East 10 mi. to Black Mountain.

Yancey County, NC
Come and Welcome to the Home of Mt Mitchell
experience
our home Welcome to Yancey County, North Carolina. This scenic mountain
you may destination is known for a unique blend of mountain music, world-
find you renowned arts and crafts culture, thriving business community, and endless
belong opportunities for outdoor recreation. Nestled in the Black Mountain Range,
here! Yancey County is home to six of the tallest peaks east of the Mississippi,
including Mt. Mitchell which stands at 6,684 feet and is THE tallest peak in
the Eastern US.

Burnsville is a picture of Americana, the kind of place that invites you to take a leisurely stroll
around Town Square. Enjoy a charming mix of shops, galleries and restaurants.
The majestic solitude of our mountains with their unspoiled, breathtaking beauty, the gentle
Contact
Burnsville Chamber
pace of life and our warm, welcoming community have enticed numerous people to live,
work and play here. Come and experience our home you may find you belong here! of Commerce
106 West Main Street
Burnsville, NC 28714

828.682.7413 www.yanceychamber.com
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 384 Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center ?
and Park Store museum quality exhibits, a 22-foot
interactive map and a dramatic 24-minute Parkway
movie. Open daily 9-5. www.blueridgeheritage.com
(828) 298-5330.

384.7 US 74A Crossover. West 3 mi. to Asheville. East to

Chimney Rock, Bat Cave, Gerton, and Lake Lure.

CHIMNEY ROCK & GERTON, NC

25 miles SE of Asheville on US 64/74A, exit at Milepost 384.7.

ATTRACTIONS
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park - The best of
the NC mountains in one place. Stunning 75-mile views over Lake
Lure, several unique hiking trails and geological features such as
Milepost 364 Devils Head and the Opera Box, a 26-story elevator built inside
the mountain, a 404 foot waterfall. Pet friendly. Just 25 mi. SE of
Asheville, NC. www.chimneyrockpark.com (800) 277-9611.

CRAGGY GARDENS
The name here is appropriate - Craggy Gardens. Twisted, jagged, rocky
FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
crags give the place its name, but these high elevation summits are
Chimney Rock Inn - Cozy rooms, private cottages with full
home to the most spectacular floral display along the 469 mile Parkway
kitchens. Jacuzzis, fireplaces, pool, beautiful gardens riverside.
corridor. For generations, visitors have headed for the Craggies in mid
www.chimneyrockinn.net (800) 625-2003.
to late June, typically the prime time for viewing the pink and purple
blooms of Catawba rhododendrons that blanket much of the area. The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant - Chimney Rock, NC.
Historic inn, restaurant, Select Registry member, cabin rentals.
In addition to the rhodies, the Craggies turn red in the fall with a www.theesmeralda.com (828) 625-2999.
spectacular show of mountain ash berries that can cast a scarlet glow
over the entire area. The same species dominates parts of the highlands Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground - Tent,
pop up, TR & MH. W&S 15 & 30 amp. Gm/Ld rm, hot
of Scotland as well and craggy is a term that many of the early settlers
showers. Apr-Oct. PO Box 97, Chimney Rock, NC.
brought from their homeland to describe the rugged Blue Ridge.
www.hickorynutfallsfamilycampground.com (828) 625-4014.

High elevations such as Craggy Gardens yield an abundance of

wildflowers and rare plants. From a distance, treeless areas such as SHOPPING
the craggies appear bare and have become known as balds. There
are two types of appalachian balds grassy and heath. The former Bubba OLearys General Store - 17 miles east of MP 384.7
US Hw 74, open year round, old timey fun stuff and gear for all
are dominated by grasses, wildflowers and occasional members
your mountain adventures. www.bubbaolearys.com
of the heath family. Heath balds are typically home to low growing (828) 625-2479.
rhododendron, mountain laurel, blueberries and flame Azalea. Although
these balds are disappearing for reasons that are unclear, both can
still be found at the craggies. Because of the presence of rare and
LAKE LURE, NC
28 miles southeast of Asheville on US 74A, exit at Milepost 384.7.
endangered plants, easily damaged by careless hikers, please stay on
the trails for their safety and for your own! Fox Run Townhouses - Lake Lure. Townhouses with full
kitchens, fireplaces, washer/dryers and Jacuzzi tubs, golf, tennis
Harsh weather can invade these exposed, high elevation ridgetops, and water activities. www.8664myvacation.com (866) 469-8222.
resulting in the gnarled forests of twisted beech, birch, and buckeye. At
5,500 feet elevation, weather conditions here are severe. Strong winds, 384 Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters is located
ice storms, and the short growing season dwarf and twist anything that just off the Parkway at Milepost 383. Information
may be obtained by writing to this address: 199
dares to grow here.
Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 or calling
With or without warning, severe weather can come to the Craggies, so (828) 298-0398. Detailed information may be found
always be prepared for colder temperatures and high winds.
on the National Park Services Parkway Web Site at
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 RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NC The North Carolina Arboretum - Entrance at MP 393.
Welcome Center 2932 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure NC 28746, MP Renowned gardens, hiking & biking trails and engaging exhibitions.
384.7. Have the Time of Your Life! www.visitblueridgenc.com www.ncarboretum.org (828) 665-2492.
(828) 287-6113.
WNC Farmers Market - 570 Brevard Rd. Asheville Exit 47 I-40.
Exit 33 I-26. Open daily. Enjoy local produce, crafts, plants and
ASHEVILLE, NC restaurant. FREE. www.wncfarmersmarket.org (828) 253-1691.
This mountain resort city at Milepost 382.6 of the Blue Ridge
Parkway beckons lovers of festivals, the outdoors, fine restaurants, WNC Nature Center - MP 382.6, 75 Gashes Creek Rd. 60+ native
distinctive shopping, and Biltmore Estate, a 250-room French species of the Southern Appalachians. Cougars, bears, otters, red wolves
Renaissance chateau. The Visitors Center at Exit 4C off I-240 is & more! 10-5 daily. www.wncnaturecenter.com (828) 298-5600.
open every day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
weekends. www.exploreasheville.com (828) 258-6101. FINE ARTS, CRAFTS, & SHOPPING
Asheville Outlets - Conveniently located at the intersection of
ATTRACTIONS I-40 and I-26. To keep up-to-date on all Asheville Outlets
happenings, follow us on Facebook & Instagram @ashevilleoutlets
Biltmore Estate - Discover the timeless hospitality of Biltmore
and Twitter @shopasheville or visit www.ShopAshevilleOutlets.com
in Asheville, NC. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Biltmore
HouseAmericas largest homeand century-old gardens.
Explore our 8,000-acre Blue Ridge Mountain backyard, then taste
award-winning wines, dine, and shop in Antler Hill Village. Relax
in our two splendid hotels for a complete getaway. Located on US
25, just north of the Parkway and I-40. Plan your visit online at
www.biltmore.com or call 1-877-BILTMORE.

Blue Ridge Towns & Trails - Discover the majestic Blue Ridge
Mountains of Western North Carolina. Explore our great small
towns, whats happening, where to eat, sleep and play. Detailed
information available at: www.NCBlueRidge.com
Folk Art Center

Rutherford Co., NC
Come year- Have the time of your life in Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge
round for Foothills, the famous film site of Dirty Dancing and home
a relaxing to Chimney Rock State Park. Here, retreat to a destination
getaway. where simple pleasures outshine the digital-age spectacles
Boost your a place where Main Streets reign over mega malls; where
adrenaline by nature delivers the best adventures; and where history lives
lake, trail or boldly and visibly in architecture, story, song, and spirit.
mountaintop.
Or, join us Experience these journeys and more when you visit
for one of Rutherford County located in the majestic Blue Ridge
our signature Foothills of Western North Carolina. Home to Lake Lure,
events. Chimney Rock, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Forest City and
Bostic, get ready to have the time of your life.
Contact
Visitor Center
Download a free travel guide at 2932 Memorial Highway
www.TimeOfYourLifeNC.com or call 800-849-5998. Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-287-6113

1-800-849-5998 www.TimeOfYourLifeNC.com
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Bellagio Art-to-Wear - Showcases exquisite collections of New Morning Gallery - A fine crafts destination for over 30
distinctive clothing, jewelry and decorative accessories by years, offers a unique selection of hand-crafted furniture, home
acclaimed American artists in an opulent boutique setting. This accessories, pottery, glass, jewelry, garden sculpture and other
gallery is located steps away from its sister gallery, New Morning imaginative gifts by American artisans in a 12,500 sq. ft. setting.
Gallery. 5 Biltmore Plaza, Exit Milepost 388.8. For more info The gallery is located in Historic Biltmore Village, two blocks from
www.bellagioarttowear.com; [email protected] Biltmore Estates entrance. 7 Boston Way; Exit Milepost 388.8.
(800) 933-4438. E-mail: [email protected]; For more info:
(800) 933-4438. www.newmorninggallerync.com.
Blue Spiral 1 - Presents contemporary Southeastern fine art and
Rug & Home - Over 20,000 oriental rugs & home accessories.
crafts through over 25 annual exhibitions in a stunning three-level,
Finest rugs from India, China, Pakistan, Persia, Turkey, Egypt,
15,000 sq. ft. setting. The gallery features the work of one hundred
Karastan, Milliken. Tapestries, needlepoints, oil paintings, antique
regional artists. This spacious gallery is located in downtown
furniture, brass, crystal, & Tiffany lamps, mirrors. Local & national
Asheville, one block South of Pack Square. 38 Biltmore Ave; Exit
artists. Sculptures and fine porcelain. Located at I-26, exit 33
Milepost 388.8. E-mail: [email protected]. For more info
behind Ethan Allen. Open 7 days. (828) 667-4585.
(828) 251-0202. www.bluespiral1.com.

Southern Highland Craft Gallery - Featuring fine

Folk Art Center - Milepost 382. Home facility of the Southern regional crafts. 26 Lodge St., Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC.
Highland Craft Guild. Features craft shop of regional crafts, 3 www.craftguild.org (828) 277-6222.
exhibition galleries, daily craft demonstrations, special events.
Parkway information and bookstore. National Park Service Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry - World famous
programs during season. Open daily 9-6 April-Dec; 9-5 Jan-March. handcrafters of sterling, copper & brass jewelry. Visitors may see
Web site: www.craftguild.org (828) 298-7928. craftsmen at work Monday thru Friday 8:00-11:30 & 12:30-3:30. 1
mile west of Parkway on US 70 at 940 Tunnel Rd. No charge. Web:
Grovewood Village - 111 Grovewood Rd. Adjacent to the Omni www.stuartnye.com
Grove Park Inn. American art and craft gallery, restaurant, gardens,
and more. Open daily, free parking. www.grovewood.com Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - Protecting, preserving
(828) 253-7651. & celebrating one of the most beautiful regions on earth and the
cultural heritage of those who shaped its history & traditions.
Located in the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, 195 Hemphill
Knob Rd. www.blueridgeheritage.com (828) 298-5330.

Asheville, NC
The Let the magic find you in Asheville, North
Destination Carolina a welcoming city in the mountains
Thats Like with a rhythm and vibe all its own. Get your
No Other in fill of inventive cuisine from more than 250
the South independent restaurants that take farm-to-
table to a new level. Take your pick of music
venues offering live music from local legends
and national names in a variety of soul-stirring styles. Sip innovative
cocktails and award-winning craft beers. Explore the charming town
of nearby Black Mountain, or wander through the 250-room Biltmore
Estate, Americas largest home. Browse downtown Ashevilles 30-plus
galleries and stroll through working artists studios in the River Arts District. Go zip lining and
whitewater rafting just outside the city or venture out on the cheese trail. Discover the lure
Contact
of an Asheville getaway, and emerge inspired. Visit ExploreAsheville.com to book your stay 36 Montford Ave.
today. Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 258-6101 (Mon-Fri)
(828) 258-6129 (Sat-Sun)

877-GO-TO-AVL ExploreAsheville.com
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FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING Bent Creek Lodge - 10 Parkway Crs. MP 394, Exit for NC
Arboretum then 1/2 mile south on 191. Elegantly rustic lodge, mt.
Asheville Biltmore Fairfield Inn & Suites - Left onto 191, 2.5 views, comfy beds, hiking trails, fireplace & great breakfast. 10 mi.
mi. on left across from Asheville Outlets. www.marriott.com/avlbs to Asheville. www.bentcreeknc.com (877) 231-6574.
(828) 665-4242.
Campfire Lodgings - 7 mi. from dwtn. Asheville. Mtn. top
Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds - 25 Luxury cabins, camping, full service RV sites, yurts, cliff house, cabins, and tent
38 acres adjacent to B.R. Parkway & Mountain to Sea Trail. sites. Open year-round. www.campfirelodgings.com (828) 658-8012.
www.ashevillecabins.com (800) 235-2474.
Chestnut Street Inn - 176 East Chestnut St. Come see why
Asheville East KOA Campground - 6 1/2 miles from Parkway. everyone loves us! 2.5 blocks to downtown Avl., made from scratch
Go east on Hwy 70. Kamping Kabins, lodges, RV & tent sites. 2 brkfst, www.chestnutstreetinn.com (828) 285-0705.
fishing lakes, pool, trout stream on 55 acres. Open year-round.
www.ashevilleeastkoa.com (828) 686-3121 or (800) 562-5907. Clarion Inn - Asheville Airport, 550 Tavern & Grille on-site, 24/7
airport shuttle & full hot breakfast. www.ashevilleclarion.com
Asheville West KOA - I-40 Exit 37, minutes to Biltmore (828) 684-1213.
House, gem mining, river rafting, music, arts & crafts - full
hookups, tents & kabins. Reserve now; (800) 562-9015. Clarion Inn Biltmore Village - I-40 to exit 50 or exit 50B.
www.koa.com/campgrounds/Asheville-west Nearest to Biltmore Estate & Biltmore Village, 2 mi. from Pkwy.
Outdoor pool, deluxe cont. breakfast. (828) 274-0101.
Baymont Inn Biltmore - I-40 Exit 50 or 50B. Near Biltmore
Country Inn & Suites Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road -
Estate & Biltmore Village. 2 miles north from Blue Ridge Parkway
199 Tunnel Road. 3 miles from Parkway. Newly renovated. 100%
on US 25. Indoor pool & spa. Free cont. breakfast. AAA, AARP.
non-smoking, indoor pool & spa, free hot breakfast, 1 mile from
www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17936 (828) 274-2022,
downtown, 3 miles from Biltmore House. (828) 254-4311.
(800) 337-0550.
Country Inn & Suites - I-26 Exit 33. 1 mile from Parkway & NC
Bear Creek RV Park - From Blue Ridge Parkway, exit Hwy 191
Arboretum. Free continental breakfast. Close to Asheville Outlets
North. Open year round. Full hookups, paved sites, laundry, heated
& Biltmore Estate. Outdoor pool, 2 room suites, some w/whirlpool.
pool May 15th-Sept. 15th. www.ashevillebearcreek.com
(828) 670-9000.
(800) 833-0798.

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Start your Learn about the beautiful and authentic natural and cultural heritage of
journey the North Carolina mountains and foothills with a visit to the Blue Ridge
through the Parkway Visitor Center near Asheville, at Milepost 384. Here you can get
lush green personal guidance and information from both park rangers and the Blue
forests and Ridge National Heritage Areas regional information desk.
mystical blue
mountains The LEED certified gold building is worth a visit in itself, with museum-
of the quality exhibits, a 22-foot interactive map of the entire Parkway, and a
Blue Ridge free, award-winning 24-minute movie in high definition with surround
National sound that will introduce you with stunning video to this remarkable
Heritage region. The gift shop offers guidebooks, CDs, childrens goods, souvenirs
Area at the
Blue Ridge
and products from the region. Contact
Parkway The Blue Ridge National Heritage Areaprotecting, preserving and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Offices at
Visitor Center. celebrating one of the most beautiful regions on Earth and the cultural the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
heritage of the people who shaped its history and traditions. 195 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, NC 28803

828-298-5330 www.blueridgeheritage.com
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Courtyard by Marriott - 1 Buckstone Place. Exit MP 382, go 2.5 Log Cabin Motor Court - Cozy, historic log cabins 5
miles west on US 70. Bistro Restaurant, indoor pool, spa, fitness center. miles from downtown Asheville - 330 Weaverville Highway
www.courtyardasheville.com (800) 321-2211 or (828) 281-0041. www.theashevillecabins.com (828) 645-6546.

Crowne Plaza Resort - Exit 3A, 1 mi. from downtown, 5 min. Mama Gerties Hideaway - MP 382.6, go east 6 miles on
from Pkwy. Wellness ctr, spa, golf, tennis, pools, zipline, restaurant, Hwy. 70. Turn right on Patton Cove Rd. Go 3/4 mi. uphill thru
bar, free Wi-Fi, pet friendly. www.ashevillecp.com (828) 254-3211. residential area. RV sites, tenting and cabins. Secluded, peaceful,
unique setting and exceptionally clean. Open year round.
Econo Lodge-Airport - Located at I-26 exit 40. Minutes to Blue www.mamagerties.com (877) 686-4258.
Ridge Parkway, Biltmore House, airport, & WNC Agriculture Center.
Wire & wireless internet. Cable TV. (828) 684-1200. The Mountaineer Inn - 155 Tunnel Rd. 1 miles from Parkway
MP 382.6. Clean, quiet rooms away from traffic, cont breakfast.
Engadine Inn and Cabins - 2630 Smoky Park Highway, Coffee & refrigerators in rooms. 1 mile from center of downtown &
Asheville (Candler), NC, 6.5 mi., 10 min. from MP 393.6. 5 B&B mall. www.mtinnasheville.homestead.com (800) 255-4080.
rooms in circa 1885 Inn, plus 6 private cabins.
www.honeyhillasheville.com (828) 633-1110. North Lodge on Oakland - 84 Oakland Rd, six-room
elegant Inn, private baths, downtown 1 mile North, Biltmore
Fairfield Inn Asheville Airport - Airport shuttle 24/7, hot Estate 1 mile South, MP 389, 5% disc for AAA, AARP members,
breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center. www.marriott.com/avlnc www.northlodge.com (828) 252-6433.
(828) 684-1144.
The Pines Cottages - Vintage cabins & cottages with modern
The Omni Grove Park Inn - 290 Macon Ave. via Charlotte St. amenities. 9 mi. from MP 376. 6 mi. to downtown Asheville.
Exit from downtown I-240. Historic resort with world-class spa, www.ashevillepines.com (828) 645-9661.
dining, and golf. www.omnihotels.com/grovepark (800) 4385800.
Ramada Inn - 1/2 mile off Parkway at US 74 and I-240 Exit 8.
Hampton Inn Biltmore Area - Exit Milepost 393.6, go 2.5 174 rooms, suites with kitchenettes and Jacuzzis. Playground area,
miles north on Highway 191. Free hot breakfast, indoor pool, pool, free continental breakfast. (828) 298-9141.
comp. area shuttle. Close to Biltmore and Asheville Outlets.
www.ashevillebiltmore.hamptoninn.com (828) 667-2022. Shoji Spa & Lodge - Ashevilles only Japanese outdoor hot tub
spa. The Lodge, Loft and Studio at Shoji offer unique, luxurious
Hampton Inn Tunnel Rd - Exit Milepost 382.6, go 2.5 miles and cozy accommodations surrounded by the majesty of nature
west on US 70. Hotel is on the right. Free breakfast bar, indoor overlooking the Pisgah National Forest and minutes from the
pool, spa, fitness center. Close to Downtown Asheville and Blue Ridge Parkway. Serenity and scenery are paramount, yet
Biltmore. www.ashevillehotelgroup.com (828) 255-9220. only 8 minutes from downtown Asheville. Spectacular views
and fireplaces in each unit make this the perfect couples
Hickory Nut Gap Farm - 9 miles east on 74A. Visit animals, escape! Spa packages and extended stay discounts available.
pick berries, picnic, purchase meats, kitchen & butchery! www.shojiretreats.com (828) 299-0999.
www.hickorynutgapfarm.com (828) 628-1027.
Sleep Inn West - I-40, Exit 44 left, Near Cracker Barrel. Biltmore
Holiday Inn Biltmore East at the Blue Ridge Parkway Estate and Biltmore Village 6 mi. Blue Ridge Parkway 4 mi. Free
- Exit one mile on US 70 East, hotel located on left. Mountain wireless internet, free hot breakfast. Biltmore packages available.
view rooms, pet friendly rooms, full service restaurant, fitness www.ashevillesleepinn.com (828) 670-7600 or (866) 901-1033.
center, scenic seasonal outdoor pool. Only 7 minutes to Biltmore
Estate and Downtown Asheville. www.biltmorehotels.com e-mail: SpringHill Suites by Marriott - 2 Buckstone Place Exit Milepost
[email protected] (828) 298-5611. 382 go 2.5 miles west on US 70. Free Breakfast, indoor pool,
studio suites. Be sure to check out our Bike the Blue Ridge Package
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites - I-26 exit 33. Free hot or ask about our special Blue Ridge Parkway discount rates.
continental breakfast, 1 mile from Parkway, pool, indoor heated www.springhillsuitesasheville.com (828) 253-4666.
spa, fitness center. (828) 665-6519.
Sweet Peas Hostel - 23 Rankin Ave., Asheville. Beds starting
Homewood Suites - Exit MP 382, go 3 mi. west on US at $28 - in the heart of downtown. Clean, comfortable, showers,
70. All-suite hotel, free hot breakfast, evening social (M-Th), kitchen, laundry, Wi-Fi/comp. www.sweetpeashostel.com
comp. area shuttle. Close to downtown Asheville and Biltmore. (828) 285-8488.
www.asheville.homewoodsuites.com (828) 252-5400.

Hominy Vally RV Park - From Blue Ridge Parkway, exit Hwy

191. Open yr round. From I-40 exit 44, FHU, WiFi, minutes to
The highest point on the Parkway
Biltmore house. www.HominyValleyRVPark.com (252) 205-2772. is 6,053 feet, or 1,845 meters,
Lake Powhatan Recreation Area - 96 campsites. 375 Wesley above sea level on Richland
Branch Road, Asheville, NC. Beach and fishing pier. www.cfaia.org Balsam Mountain at MP 431.
(877) 444-6777.

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RECREATION Smileys Huge Flea Mkt & Yard Sale - Every weekend.
Daylight to 2; over 1000 spaces. Free park/admission. 12+ food
Nantahala Outdoor Center - Visit Ashevilles favorite outfitter vendors; 100s of sellers, 1000s of buyers, 1,000,000s of items;
now located at The Grove Park Inn. Shop the best brands in outdoor antiques to produce. 5360 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC.
gear, apparel and accessories. Get outside and experience the www.smileysfleamarkets.com (828) 684-3532.
mountains with family-friendly to high-adventure private guide
services. Over 40 years experience in whitewater rafting, kayaking, HISTORIC HENDERSONVILLE
hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking and canopy tours. Custom tours
also available. Open year round. Visit www.noc.com (800) 232-7238. AND FLAT ROCK AREA, NC
Hendersonville is located 22 miles south of Asheville and
RomanticAsheville.com - Insiders Guide to Asheville & Biltmore Estate. Escape from lifes hectic pace to Flat Rock
surrounding mountains Biltmore, hiking, waterfalls, Parkway, Playhouse - the State Theatre of NC, Carl Sandburg Home,
packages www.RomanticAsheville.com and Dupont State Recreational Forest waterfalls. Venture to
the many state and national forests with a variety of terrain
for hiking or mountain biking. The area offers family activities
388.8 US 25 Crossover. North 5 mi. to Asheville.
for children of all ages. Historic downtown features interesting
architecture, delightful shops, museums, and locally owned
393.6 NC 191 Crossover. 6 miles north to Asheville. 20 restaurants. Henderson County wineries, cideries, and breweries
provide tours and tasting rooms. Henderson County is home
miles south to Hendersonville.
to Sierra Nevada Brewing Companys east coast brewing
operation. For a free Vacation Planner call (800) 828-4244 or visit
FLETCHER, NC www.visithendersonvillenc.org.
Located on US 25, halfway between Asheville and Hendersonville.
Exit at Milepost 388.8. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - Treasure Hunt of your Life. Keep
what you find! Mine for ruby, emerald and more! Open year round.
Foam & Fabric - Hwy 25, 6 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway. 2120 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville NC. www.ElijahMountain.com
Areas largest selection of dress, upholstery, and drapery fabric. (828) 692-6560.
Open six days 9:00 to 5:30. (828) 684-0801.
Mill House Lodge - Exit 53 I-26. 1-3 BR units, lake with canoes,
Rutledge Lake RV Park - Exit 40 off I-26. 2 miles from Asheville kitchens, cable, pool, WiFi, close to Sandburg Home, Flat Rock
airport. 170 Rutledge Rd. Go to www.rutledgelake.com e-mail us at Playhouse. Open year-round. www.millhouselodge.com
[email protected] or call (828) 654-7873. (800) 736-6073.

Discover Hendersonville, NC
Its easy to find Hendersonville offers cool mountains and warm southern hospitality.
year round Hendersonville is located, 22 miles south of Asheville, and 15 miles from
activities for the Blue Ridge Parkway, on a plateau of 2200 feet above sea level.
the entire
Explore the waterfalls in DuPont State Recreational Forest, the Carl
family in
Sandburg Home, Flat Rock Playhouse, recreation, festivals, shopping
Hendersonville,
and a variety of accommodations, and restaurants. Summer evening
North
concerts showcase traditional mountain music and dancing Monday
Carolina!
nights and oldies rock on Friday nights.
Historic downtown features interesting architecture, delightful shops, museums, and locally
owned restaurants. Henderson County wineries and breweries provide tours and tasting rooms,
to sample mountain grown selections. Henderson County is home to Sierra Nevada Brewing
Contact
Companys east coast brewing operation. Visitor Information Center:
Venture to the many state and national forests with a variety of terrain for Open 7 days - 362 days a year:
hiking or mountain biking. The area offers family activities for children of all Mon - Fri: 9 - 5 Sat, Sun & Holidays: 10 - 5
ages. Make memories in this charming mountain town. For more information & Free Vacation Planner
Call 828-693-9708 800-828-4244

800-828-4244 visithendersonvillenc.org
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North Mills River Recreation Area - 30 primitive sites. 5289
N. Mills River Rd., Horse Shoe, NC. Nearby horseback riding,
412.2 Wagon Road Gap. US 276 Crossover. South
18 mi. to Brevard, north 8 mi. to Cruso, 22 mi. to
swimming, tubing, & fishing. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777. Waynesville.

POLK COUNTY, NC
First Peak of the Blue Ridge. I-26E, Exits 59 & 67. Explore gorges, 417 Looking Glass Rock. So named because it reflects
hiking, birding, waterfalls, kayaking, scenic drives & historic light brilliantly when water and ice are on the rocks
small towns - Saluda, Tryon & Columbus. Enjoy horse shows, granite face.
wineries, inspired shops/galleries, local restaurants & year-
round events. Rejuvenate at historic inns, cozy cabins & hotels.
www.firstpeakblueridge.org (800) 440-7848.
CANTON, NC
A few miles off the Parkway, exit at MP 412 or 423.2.

405.5 NC 151. 15 miles north to Candler. Laurel Bank Campground - 350 Campers Lane. Canton NC. 7
miles from MP 412 on pristine Pigeon River. Follow US 276 North.
Full hookups & tent sites. Laundry & hot showers. Open May 1st -
408.6 Mount Pisgah. Campground w/showers, picnic
Oct 15th www.facebook.com/LaurelBankCampground
area, trails, (May-November). Mount Pisgah was
(828) 235-8940.
part of the 100,000-acre estate bought in the late
1800s by George W. Vanderbilt. The first forestry
Sunburst Campground - 9 primitive campsites. 8820 Lake
school in America was established on the estate. A
Logan Rd., Canton, NC. Enjoy swimming, hiking and biking.
large part of the woodland, the first large tract of
www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777.
managed forest in this country, became the nucleus
of Pisgah National Forest. For camping reservations
www.recreation.gov TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NC
Enchanted forests. Exhilarating mountains. Ancient rivers.
Pisgah Inn - Peak of the Parkway, elevation 5,000 ft. And more than 250 magical waterfalls. Escape to Brevard
Open April 1 - Oct 31. Mountain handicrafts. Delicious food. and Transylvania County for your next great vacation
Featuring country ham and mountain trout. Delightful overnight adventure. Request your free travel planner and waterfall map
accommodations, with panoramic view. Milepost 408.6 on Blue atwww.visitwaterfalls.comor calling (800) 648-4523.
Ridge Parkway. (828) 235-8228.

Transylvania County & Brevard, NC

Land of Exit the Blue Ridge Parkway at Mile Marker 412 and
Waterfalls! discover the perfect spot to stay and play. Wind your way
down US276 through Pisgah National Forest and enter
some of Transylvania Countys most iconic landscapes.
Along the way, youll pass the family-friendly Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock
and Looking Glass Falls. The lush foliage and spectacular waterfalls may
recall a storybook fantasy, but the opportunities for adventure and relaxation
are very real and include world class mountain biking, hiking, climbing and
camping. In all, Transylvania County is home to over 100,000 acres of public
lands, encompassed by Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational
Forest and Gorges State Park. Just beyond the forest is the charming historic
city of Brevard, voted one of the Coolest Small Towns in America, by Budget
Travel. Here youll find vibrant local art, culture, outstanding restaurants,
the soaring melodies of the Brevard Music Center and a host of welcoming
accommodations.
Start your adventure today!

1-800-648-4523 www.visitwaterfalls.com
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18 miles south of Parkway, exit Milepost 412. DUPONT
Cove Creek Upper and Lower Group Campsites - Near State Recreational Forest
Davidson River and Brevard. Occupancy: 60 people per campsite,
spacious. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777. DuPont State
Recreational Forest
Cradle of Forestry Historic Site - Enjoy our trails, hands-on
contains 10,400
exhibits, movie, programs, gift shop. Cafe serves lunch. Visit cabins,
explore Adventure Zone. April-Nov. www.CradleofForestry.com spectacularly
(828) 877-3130. beautiful acres in the
Blue Ridge Mountains
Davidson River Campground - 160 campsites. One Davidson of Western North
River Circle, Pisgah Forest, NC. M.P. 412. Open year round - enjoy
Carolina. Elevations
swimming, fishing, & tubing. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777.
range from 2,240
Hampton Inn Brevard - 13 miles in Pisgah Forest. feet at Cascade
Free hot breakfast, pool, free WiFi, motorcycle park. Lake to 3,620 feet
www.hamptoninnbrevard.com (828) 883-4800. at the peak of Stone
Mountain. Little River
Inn at Brevard - Lodging, dining, cocktails. Full country
runs through the
breakfast. 16 antique furnished rooms. Private baths. 315 East Main
St., Brevard, NC. www.theinnatbrevard.com (828) 884-2105. forest, with four major
waterfalls along its
Kuykendall Group Campsite - Pisgah National Forest, near course. The forest also contains five lakes. The largest
Brevard, NC. Occupancy: 60 people, tent only. www.cfaia.org is 99-acre Lake Julia. The forest has more than 80 miles
(877) 444-6777.
of roads and trails that are shared by hikers, mountain
Pisgah Forest Gem Mine - Open year round. Rock and gift bikers and equestrians.
shop plus mining! Located near Brevard. Only a short scenic drive Habitats within the forest include Upland oak forests,
from Hendersonville and Asheville. Get free info on our nearby cove forests, granite domes, riparian areas, mountain
breathtaking waterfalls. www.pfgems.com (828) 367-8330. bogs, small wildlife openings, lakes, streams and the
Little River.
Pisgah Visitor Center - 1001 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest, NC.
Information on hiking, biking, camping and more, interactive
exhibits, gift shop. (828) 877-3265. The DuPont State Recreational
Forest is located in Henderson
The Sunset Motel - 523 S Broad St. (downtown area). Kitschy and Transylvania Counties
remodeled retro motor court, 20 unique rooms. between the towns of
www.thesunsetmotel.com (828) 884-9106.
Hendersonville and Brevard. The
Trout House Falls Luxury Waterfront Vacation Rentals forest is open from 5 a.m. to 10
- Waterfall Cabin, Streamside Home, & Riverfront Fishing p.m. daily.
Cottage sleeps 14. www.TroutHouseFalls.com (704) 691-2131.

White Pines North and South Group Campsites -

Occupancy: 50 people per campsite. Spacious, beautiful facilities,
great for large groups. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777.

418.8 Graveyard Fields Overlook. Loop trail of moder-

ate difficulty, 2.3 miles, to Yellowstone Falls.

422.4 Devils Courthouse Parking Area. Strenuous

1/2 mile hike to Courthouse for 360 degree view.
Sensitive habitat area. Please stay on trail.

For Blue Ridge Parkway information,

For more information:
including road conditions or closings, www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts/dsf.htm
please visit http://go.nps.gov/parkway-realtime-map or toll free at 828-877-6527.

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 LAKE TOXAWAY, NC HIGHLANDS, NC
15 miles west of Brevard on US 64, exit at Milepost 423.2. Highlands Visitor Center - 108 Main Street, Highlands, NC MP
450. Highlands, elevation 4118 ft., a mountain respite for over a
Cabins at Seven Foxes - 5 wildlife-themed, private, fully century. Nestled in the Nantahala National Forest, it is a place to
equipped cabins on 7 acres. Pet friendly. Open year-round. commune with nature or be pampered by the finest of vacation
Fireplaces, porches, Jacuzzi. www.sevenfoxes.com (828) 877-6333. resort amenities. Highlands features world class spa facilities and
is well known for its outstanding restaurants, several awarded
Mountain Falls Luxury Motorcoach Resort - Class A only. In Wine Spectator status. Accommodations range from quaint,
the land of lakes, waterfalls & majestic trails. www.mtn-falls.com historic bed & breakfasts, cabins and private home rentals to
(828) 966-9350. larger inns and hotels. www.highlandschamber.org
(828) 526-2112.
Vacation Rentals - Premier vacation homes at the largest
private mountain lake in NC. Kid/pet friendly, hiking, fishing.
www.lake-toxaway.com (866) 966-4029.

423.3 Beech Gap. NC 215 Crossover. North 24 miles

to Waynesville, south 17 miles to Rosman.

ROSMAN, NC
50 miles west of Hendersonville via US 64.

Headwaters Outfitters - Intersection of Hwy 215 & 64. Fly

shop & guide service, paddling, tubing & taproom. 20 minutes
from Parkway. www.headwatersoutfitters.com (828) 877-3106.

PARI - Former NASA facility now active center for research

and STEM education, open Mon-Sat. Campus tours, scenic
views, hiking trails, space flight artifacts, meteorites, minerals. Cowee Overlook.
www.pari.edu (828) 862-5554. Photo by Alex Armstrong

Highlands, NC
Aficionados People say something changes in you once youve
and artisans experienced Highlands a town perched atop an ancient
of every rainforest plateau more than 4,000 feet above sea level.
genre Wellness sojourners since the 1800s and second-home
including owners seeking a lifestyle of unaffected luxury have shaped
acclaimed a culture with an unusual blend of urbane refinement
chefs find and down-home neighborliness. Aficionados and artisans
their muse of every genreincluding acclaimed chefs find their
here. muse here, giving rise to a main-street social scene filled
with interactive art experiences, live music performances,
carefully curated shopping, award-winning dining and
world-renowned accommodations. A widely-studied
ecological wonder, the Highlands Plateau teems with rare
Contact
species of flora and fauna. Its headwaters feed lakes, rivers For more information, contact
and waterfalls, creating a natural playground for those that [email protected]
live and visit here. Experience life at another level. Elev.
4118The Height of Happiness.

866-240-2064 www.VisitHighlandsNC.com
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Cliffside Lake - 13908 Highlands Rd., Highlands, NC. Two
picnic pavilions, fishing pier, & 7 trails. www.cfaia.org
(877) 444-6777.

Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins - Contemporary inn, private

Treehouses, cabins with fireplaces, Jacuzzis. Spectacular views,
pet friendly. www.firemt.com (800) 775-4446.

Van Hook Glade Campground - 18 spacious campsites.

14014 Highlands Rd., Highlands, NC. Near beautiful Cliffside
Lake. www.cfaia.org (877) 444-6777.

431.0 Haywood-Jackson Overlook. 1 1/2 mile self-

guided loop trail, of moderate difficulty, to summit
of Richland Balsam.

431.4 Richland Balsam Overlook. Highest point on

Blue Ridge Parkway motor road. Alt. 6,047.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC
Maggie Valley / Waynesville / Lake Junaluska / Canton / Clyde.
Authentic Appalachian, pure and simple. Featuring 46 miles
of the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Wheels Through Time Museum,
Cataloochee Ski Area, locally crafted beers, U-Pick farms,
local music, and so much more. For more information visit:
www.visitncsmokies.com or call (800) 334-9036.

Haywood Cty Hotel & Motel Association - Lodging & dining

within minutes of 4 BRP exits, MP 420-450. Quality rooms, cabins,
great food. Let Your Adventure Begin! www.maggievalley.travel
Milepost 451
WAYNESVILLE, NC
WATERROCK KNOB
27 miles west of Asheville via US 19-23-74, or exit at Milepost
423.2 or 443.1.

Andon-Reid Inn Bed & Breakfast - 92 Daisy Ave. MP

Youve entered high country at the Parkways southern end, and
440. Award-winning, mountain views, private baths, Jacuzzis,
Waterrock Knob is one of the best examples of the rugged nature
fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, about mile to downtown, 7 rooms.
www.andonreidinn.com (828) 452-3089 (800) 293-6190. of the area. The Plott Balsam and Great Balsam ranges meet at
Waterrock, rising in elevation to almost 6,400 feet. It is the second
Best Western-Smoky Mountain Inn - 130 Shiloh Trl, 4 miles highest of all Parkway peaks and one of the highest in the eastern
from Parkway. Exit 98 off Hwy 23-74. Panoramic mountain United States.
view, comp. cont. breakfast. Ref/Mwave in rooms. Free HSIA.
www.bwsmokymountaininn.com (800) 218-2121. Waterrock Knob is known for its beautiful long range views of several
major mountain chains in the Appalachians, including the Great
The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa - 176 Country Club Smoky Mountains, Pisgah Ridge, Nantahala, Cowee, and the Blue
Dr.; 5 min. from Pkwy, mountain views, restaurant & bar, 27 holes Ridge Ranges. With a nearly 360 degree vantage point, it is uniquely
of golf, pool, spa, WiFi, MP 445. www.thewaynesvilleinn.com suited for viewing sunrises and sunsets, especially during the
(800) 627-6250. equinoxes in March and September.

The name Waterrock Knob comes from a spring located on the

hillside at a place called camp rock. Generations of explorers,
hunters, and loggers have rested here and enjoyed the cool waters.

A small visitor center with interpretive displays introduces visitors to

the areas rugged terrain and tremendous scenic qualities. Stories of
black bear and the endangered fir trees are told as well.
Linville River and
Blue Ridge Parkway The .6 mile Waterrock Knob Trail takes you up to the summit, yielding
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Waynesville, west 12 mi. to Sylva. 14 miles west on US 23-74, exit at Milepost 443.1.

BALSAM, NC Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites - US

Just off Parkway on US 23-74, exit at MP 443.1. 74 Exit 81. Spacious rooms overlooking Tuckasegee River
available. Wi-Fi, full breakfast, indoor pool, astounding views.
Balsam Mountain Inn - Rest, read, ramble & romp in our www.bwriverescape.com (828) 586-6060.
mountains! The century-old Balsam Mountain Inn, a National
Historic Place, welcomes travelers with 50 cheerful rooms, 100-
Dogwood Crafters - Craft Coop, a showcase of handmade arts
foot porches, a large library and gracious dining. Breakfast, dinner
and crafts since 1976. 90 Webster St. Dillsboro, NC. Open 10-6
and Sunday lunch available. At Balsam Gap, MP 443, turn R on US
daily. www.dogwoodcrafters.com (828) 586-2248.
23/74, drive 100 yds and turn L into Balsam. Follow signs to the
Balsam Mountain Inn. www.BalsamMountainInn.net
(800) 224-9498. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 26 Rufus Robinson Rd, Sylva
28779. US 23/74 exit 81. All non-smoking rooms, renovated
Moonshine Creek Campground - Cool & secluded, back to 2012. Free hot breakfast bar, Wi-Fi, heated indoor pool & spa.
nature camping on beautiful rambling creek. FHU sites & cabins, www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/sylva/dsbnc/hoteldetail
campfires & hot showers. Off US 74/23 turn at Balsam Hwy sign. (828) 631-1111.
www.moonshinecreek.com. (828) 586-6666.
JACKSON COUNTY, NC
Highest point on Blue Ridge Parkway is here! Free map to 10 trails
& 19 waterfalls. 1400+ rooms, restaurants, and walk-about towns.
Welcome Center, Main St., Sylva. www.mountainlovers.com
(800) 962-1911.

Smoky Mountain Host of NC - The region boasts 300+ travel

attractions & businesses and national treasurers: Great Smoky
Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherohala Skyway,
and Nantahala & Pisgah National Forests. www.visitsmokies.org
Keep your eyes or (800) 432-4678.
open for wildlife.

Jackson County, NC
Located 30 If youre ready to plan your great escape along the Blue
miles SW of Ridge Parkway, look no further than Jackson County. Its
Asheville, one big package of adventure. From epic single tracks
I-40 Exit 27 and the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, to cozy
or Blue Ridge mountain towns and local breweries, Jackson County
Parkway has it all. To complement the breathtaking landscapes,
Milepost Exit Jackson Countys mountain towns are also home to
443.1 historic resorts, award-winning restaurants and notable
shopping. Seems theres always something going on here.
The countys year-round events calendar features activities
from craft festivals to Christmas parades. And changes in season only mean new
opportunitiesfrom teeing it up in summer to hitting the slopes in winterto
enjoy Jackson County. All you have to do is jump right in. Its all here and waiting, so come Contact
ready to Play On in the beautiful mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, Sylva, Jackson County Tourism
Cullowhee, Glenville and Sapphire. 773 West Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779

800-962-1911 www.DiscoverJacksonNC.com
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Appalachian Mural Trail - 30 minutes from Parkway. Beautiful
historic murals telling the stories of Cherokee & local heritage.
www.muraltrail.com (828) 293-2239.

Hampton Sapphire - 43 miles west of Brevard, exit at

MP 423.2 - rooms with views, breakfast, WiFi, indoor pool.
www.blueridgemtnshotel.com (828) 743-4545.

451.2 Waterrock Knob Visitor Center ? and Park

Store - Parking Overlook. Comfort Station. 4-State
view including fine panorama of the Great Smoky
Mountains. Trail, with pedestrian overlooks,
to the Knob.

455.7 Soco Gap, US 19 Crossover. 12 miles west to

Cherokee, 5 miles east to Maggie Valley. RVs are always welcome on
the Blue Ridge Parkway!
MAGGIE VALLEY, NC
US 19, Eastern entrance to the Great Smokies. Escape. Explore. FOOD, LODGING, & CAMPING
Exhale. Maggie Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 279,
Maggie Valley, 28751. www.maggievalley.org (800) Maggie1 or Best Western Mountainbrook Inn - Hwy 19 - 4 miles from
(828) 926-1686. Parkway. Great mountain view. 15 miles from casino, outdoor
pool & hot tub. Located in center of Maggie Valley. New rooms.
Reservation (800) 528-1234.
ATTRACTIONS
Boyd Mountain Log Cabins - Seven restored antique
Wheels Through Time Museum - 62 Vintage Ln. Thurs.-Mon. hand hewn log cabins with 2-4 bedrooms on 140 acres with
9am-5pm. 5 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway. Over 300 rare and a Christmas tree farm. Open all year. MP 443 Waynesville
historic machines back to 1903. www.WheelsThroughTime.com or MP 455 Maggie Valley/Soco Gap, 10 min. off Pkwy.
(828) 926-6266. www.boydmountain.com (828) 926-1575.

Maggie Valley / Waynesville, NC

A stay here truly stays with you. The Blue Ridge Parkway welcomes you with 46 of its most
scenic miles. And, authentic Appalachian history, culture and natural beauty surrounds you.

In Cataloochee Valley, you can get close to the reintroduced elk population that is thriving in the
Great Smoky Mountains. Motor touring enthusiasts will be in hog heaven at Wheels Through
Time, a 50,000-square-foot transportation museum celebrating American ingenuity. Plan ahead
to attend an Appalachian heritage festival where you might see our award-winning bluegrass
band, Balsam Range, perform. Our festivals have something unique for everyone to celebrate, like
delectable ramps, clogging, and the North Carolina state dog, the Plott Hound.

Take a deep breath and enjoy a cascading waterfall on a mountain hike. Hit the slopes at one of
the countrys southernmost ski resorts, Cataloochee Ski Area. Take an agritourism adventure at
a local farmers market or u-pick farm. Go active with scenic bicycling, trout fishing, or a round
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of mountain golf. Then, after strolling our shops and galleries, end the day with a fresh farm-to- Instagram @VisitNCSmokies
table dinner and a locally brewed craft beer or spirits. No matter what, we guarantee that a stay Facebook.com/VisitNCSmokies
here will stay with you forever. Twitter.com/VisitNCSmokies
YouTube.com/SmokyMountainsNC

800-334-0936 VisitNCSmokies.com
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 Cataloochee Ranch - 5000 atop the Great Smokies. Direct
BLUE RIDGE HERITAGE TRAIL entrance into Park. Rustic luxury in 2 lodges & 11 private cabins.
Fireplaces, ranch-style meals, horses, tennis, fishing, hiking. Skiing
in winter. (828) 926-1401 or (800) 868-1401.

Country Cabins - 5 mi off PKWY in Maggie Valley with authentic

log cabins. Peaceful mountain retreat. Fireplaces, porches, hot-
tubs. Open all year. Pet Friendly. www.countrycabinsmv.com
(828) 926-0612 or (888) 222-4611.

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas - Picturesque creekside

setting with gazebo and charcoal grill. Room types are Creekside,
Fireplace, Hot Tub, and Creekside Rooms with Screened-in
Porches. Enjoy use of the creekside hot tub and indoor heated pool.
All villa rentals include fireplaces and private outdoor hot tubs.
www.jonathancreekinn.com (800) 577-7812.

Maggie Valley Area Lodging - Affordable motel/hotel rooms,

cabins, cottages, B&Bs, and vacation rentals. Youll find your
perfect home away from home while touring our awe inspiring
mountains. www.visitmaggie.com

Maggie Valley Club & Resort - 1819 Country Club Drive,

Maggie Valley, NC. Stay, play & dine. www.maggievalleyclub.com
(828) 926-1616.

Mountain Joy Cottages - 3 miles off Pkwy. 1-4 bedroom

cabins. Fireplaces, kitchens, porches, indoor pool, Jacuzzi
cottages. Open all year. Pet friendly. Maggies old homestead.
As you travel along the Blue Ridge www.mountainjoycottages.com (828) 926-1257.
Parkway, you can find six of the 70
interpretive signs that are on the Blue Ramada - Hwy 19, 3 miles from Parkway. Great mountain view,
Ridge Heritage Trail, a collection of creekside rooms. New rooms, deluxe breakfast. Reservations
special places throughout the North (828) 926-7800.
Carolina mountains and foothills that
embody the remarkable history and 458.2 Heintooga Ridge Rd. Spur to Mile High
culture of the region. Overlook. 12 miles to Great Smoky Mtns. National
Words and photographs tell an Park Campground.
illuminating story about each site and highlight aspects
of the regions natural and cultural heritage including
Cherokee, traditional music, agriculture, craft, and the
461.9 Big Witch Overlook.

natural scenic beauty of the NC Blue Ridge mountains.

On the Parkway, Blue Ridge Heritage Trail signs can
be found at overlooks at Air Bellows Gap, MP 236.9;
469.1 Junction Parkway and US 441. 2 miles south
to Cherokee, 29 miles north to Gatlinburg. The
Moses Cone Park, MP 294; Lost Cove Cliffs, MP 310; Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located
Orchard at Altapass, MP 328.6; Looking Glass Rock, MP equally in North Carolina and Tennessee. The Parks
413.2; and Qualla Boundary, MP 458.9. 507,168 acres may be viewed from paved roads and
Heritage Trail signs can also be found in communities many wilderness trails. Information bulletin board.
adjacent to the Parkway and in cities, towns and rural Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Parkway & US 441.
areas throughout the region.
There are 176 bridges on
the Parkway, which makes
Download a trail map brochure and learn more at
up 10% of all National Park
www.BlueRidgeHeritage.com
Service bridges.
The Blue Ridge Heritage Trail is a program of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

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Great Smoky Mountains (Open all year, with varying seasonal hours)

National Park Cades Cove Visitor Center - Located inside the

park near the mid-point of the 11-mile, one-way
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in the states of North Cades Cove Loop Road.
Carolina and Tennessee, encompasses 815 square miles of which 95 percent
are forested. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal resources, Oconaluftee Visitor Center - Located inside the
the beauty of its ancient mountains, the quality of its remnants of southern park, 2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US 441.
Appalachian mountain culture, and the depth and integrity of the wilderness
sanctuary within its boundaries, it is one of the largest protected areas in the Sugarlands Visitor Center - Located inside the
East. The park is open year-round. Visitor centers at Sugarlands, Oconaluftee, park, 2 miles south of Gatlinburg on US 441.
and Cades Cove are open all year, except Christmas Day. There is no entrance
fee due to restrictions in deeds that transferred state highways to the Park. Gatlinburg Welcome Center - Located in
Gatlinburg on US 441 south.
What to See and Do - Much of what the Smokies offers, including wildflowers,
flowering trees, colorful fall foliage, mountain vistas, and historic buildings can
Gatlinburg Welcome Center at the Aquarium
be seen from your car. There are abundant opportunities for hiking, bicycling,
and camping in the Park.
- Located at Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies

Cable Mill in Cades Cove - Open from late March - late November: 9:00-5:00.
Sevierville Visitor Center - Located on TN 66,
Located inside the park near the mid-point of the 11-mile, one-way Cades 1 mile south of I-40. Exit 407.
Cove Loop Rd. Exhibits - Water-powered grist mill.
Townsend Visitor Center - Located in
Mingus Mill - Open From mid April - Late November: 9:00-5:00. Located Townsend, Tennessee, on US 321.
inside the park, 2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US 441. Exhibits -
Turbine-powered grist mill. Clingmans Dome Visitor Contact Station -
Located near the parking area. Open seasonally
Camping - Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. April through November.

Horse Camps - Open seasonally April - October. The reservations for both the
horse camps and front country camping are made at www.recreation.gov or
For more information
(877) 444-6777. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(865) 436-1200 www.nps.gov/grsm

Visitor Information Recorded Message:
Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddling the (865) 436-1200
border between North Carolina and Tennessee,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest
protected areas in the Eastern United States and attracts over nine million visitors each year. Once a part of
the Cherokee homeland, the Smokies today are a hikers paradise with over 800 miles of trails.

Elevations in the park range from 800 feet to 6,643 feet and Fall has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.
topography affects local weather. Temperatures are 10 to 20 Frosts occur starting in late September. Daytime highs are in the
degrees cooler on the mountaintops. 70s and 80s during September, falling to the 50s and 60s in early
November. By November, nighttime lows are usually near freezing
Spring brings unpredictable weather, particularly in higher and snow is possible.
elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May daytime highs
often reach the 80s. Nighttime temperatures vary from below
Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can
freezing in March to the 50s in May. Rainfall is common during
occur. It is not unusual to have warm temperatures in the low
the season.
elevations and snow in the higher areas. Half the days in the
winter have high temperatures of 50 degrees or more. Nighttime
Summer is hot and humid, but more pleasant in higher
lows are normally at or below freezing, but can drop to -20F at
elevations. July and August highs reach the 80s and 90s.
high elevation. In the lowlands, snows of 1 or more occur 1-5
Evening lows are in the 60s and 70s. Afternoon showers and
times a year.
thunderstorms are common.

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411 68 wood & stone carving. www.quallaartsandcrafts.org (828) 497-3103.
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 Chestnut Tree Inn - 154 rooms with free hot breakfast. Banquet
PARKWAY BOUNDARIES & meeting facilities, outdoor pool, & guest laundry. Free Wi-Fi.
www.chestnuttreeinncherokee.com (828) 497-9181.
The Parkway touches boundaries
with state parks, four national Fairfield Inn & Suites - 100 rooms & suites across from Harrahs
Casino on US 19 north. Continental breakfast, indoor pool, meeting
forests, and five federally
space. (828) 497-0400.
designated wilderness areas which
expand visitors opportunities for Mountaineer Motel - Best Lil Motel in Cherokee! 8 very clean
recreational activities including rooms. All w/ m/w & ref., sat. TV, pool. Friendly & quiet. Low rates.
hiking, bicycling, boating, Native owners. US 441S (828) 497-2453.
horseback riding, fishing,
swimming and more.
FRANKLIN & MACON CO., NC
US 23, 441, 64, NC 28. Gem and ruby mines. Scenic waterfalls.
For more information on accommodations and attractions, please
write or call the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, 425 Porter
Street, Franklin, NC 28734. (828) 524-3161 (800) 336-7829.

SWAIN COUNTY, NC
Have a big vacation in a small town! Enjoy pristine mountain
beauty, whitewater rafting, Fontana Lake, trout fishing, horseback
riding, hiking, scenic train ride, shopping or just relaxing. Rich
Cherokee and Southern Appalachian history. Lodging includes
inns, B&Bs, cabins, resorts, hotels, motels and campgrounds. Call
(800) 867-9246 or visit www.GreatSmokies.com.

For Blue Ridge Parkway information,

including road conditions or closings,
please visit http://go.nps.gov/parkway-realtime-map

Cherokee, NC
Close by.
Thousands
How will Cherokee affect you?
of years
With just one visit to Cherokee, NC, youll start seeing things a
ago.
little differently. In the most delightful of ways. Here, youll discover
history isnt something relegated to musty old textbooksits alive
and thrilling, as demonstrated in Oconaluftee Indian Village and the Museum of the
Cherokee Indian. And youll find yourself more keenly aware of how nature inspires
artisans and craftspeople, once you try a fun hike to nearby Mingo or Soco Falls and
afterwards take in Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. Maybe youll stop your drive
long enough to see our neighboring elk herd, and some part of you will connect the
dots to a different type of outdoor drama, Unto These Hills. The point is, its almost
impossible not to be struck by centuries of Cherokee history and stories even while Contact
youre having a great time today adventuring in Cherokee, NC. Cherokee Welcome Center
498 Tsali Blvd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
Email: [email protected]

800-438-1601 VisitCherokeeNC.com
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10 miles west of Cherokee on US 19-74, exit at Milepost 469.1.

ATTRACTIONS
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 miles from Blue
Ridge Parkway MP 469.1. Round-trip scenic excursions take you
from historic depot through the beautiful countryside. Variety of
train excursions & special event trains. Dine in First Class Cars or
take it all in while riding in an open air gondola! Step on board
for your next rail adventure! Seasonal schedule April-December.
Information & reservations www.gsmr.com or (800) 872-4681.

LODGING
Fryemont Inn - 245 Fryemont St., Bryson City, NC. National
Register of Historic Places. All rates include dinner & breakfast. Open
mid-April to Thanksgiving. From $160/nt for 2. (800) 845-4879.

Hidden Creek Cabins - Great Smoky Mountains, creekside,

mountain views, hot tubs, fireplaces, 27 unique cabins, rates
starting at $99 per night. www.hiddencreekcabins.com

FONTANA, NC
In the heart of the Smokies between Asheville & Knoxville.

Fontana Village Resort - Over 400 untouched acres offers

the Lodge, 1-4 bedroom cabins, camping, meeting & wedding
Spring Sunset on facilities, onsite catering lazy river & pools, disc golf, hiking,
Clingmans Dome biking, restaurants, lounges. Fontana Marina offers watercraft
Photo by Douglas Tate rentals, fishing guides, GSMP shuttles, scenic lake cruises & more.
www.FontanaVillage.com (800) 849-2258.

Bryson City, NC | Swain County

A great If you have high expectations for your next getaway, look no further
vacation than Bryson City - a small mountain town bordered by the Great Smoky
destination Mountains National Park, Fontana Lake, and the Tuckasegee and
that includes a Oconaluftee rivers.
scenic drive on
The Parkway, Swain County has the highest peaks and some of the best rushing water
Americas in the Smokies, including Deep Creeks trio of waterfalls just outside
Favorite Drive. Bryson City. Take a hike, a whitewater tube ride, fish for trout, have a
picnic and splash in an old-fashioned swimming hole.

From Nantahala River whitewater rafting, to world-class mountain biking, paddleboarding,

zip-lines, scenic train rides, and drives along The Dragon, Bryson City offers something for
everyone. Contact
After an active day, enjoy some downtime downtown with a free concert, eclectic dining or a Visitor Center in the
hometown brew. Stroll through the shops, galleries, and studios of local artisans. Unwind at one of Historic Courthouse
our comfortable B&Bs, cabins, motels or resorts. And get ready for another day of fun in the Smokies. 2 Everett Street
[email protected]

800-867-9246 GreatSmokies.com
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 GATLINBURG, TN PIGEON FORGE, TN
Amid the splendor of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg Variety of music, shopping, attractions, restaurants, and
embodies the simple goodness of small town life to millions accommodations, plus Dollywood and the Great Smoky
of visitors yearly. Come see why; youve never been closer. Mountains. Website: www.mypigeonforge.com
www.gatlinburg.com (800) 766-5396. Call 1-800-251-9100.

ATTRACTIONS Christmas Place - at Bell Tower Square - 2470 Parkway,

Christ Museum & Gardens - Experience the greatest story Pigeon Forge, TN. The Souths largest Christmas village.
ever told, realistic life-size scenes from the life of Christ. Rare www.christmasplace.com (800) 445-3396.
gems and coins plus the awe-inspiring face of Christ sculpture.
New - Book of Revelation exhibit and Bible collection.
www.christinthesmokies.com (865) 436-5155.

Ober Gatlinburg - Ride the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway to

indoor ice skating, Alpine Slide, scenic chairlift, Wildlife Encounter,
CHEROHALA SKYWAY
Ski Mountain Coaster, winter skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, National Scenic Byway
dining, shopping & more! www.obergatlinburg.com
(865) 436-5423. The Cherohala Skyway was
opened and dedicated in 1996.
Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies - Americas #1 aquarium!
The road has been designated
Big sharks, penguins & thousands of exotic sea creatures.
www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com (888) 240-1358. a National Scenic Byway.
The road cost more than 100
LODGING million dollars to construct.
The Cherohala Skyway crosses
Mountain Laurel Chalets - 140 chalets in Gatlinburg next through the Cherokee National
to GSMNP. 1-12 bedrooms, hot tubs, pool tables, not on top Forest in Tennessee and the
of your neighbor. Swimming privileges in season. Website: Nantahala National Forest
www.mtnlaurelchalets.com
in North Carolina. The name
Cherohala comes from the
Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg - More room, more fun &
experiences you remember. Guest rewards, concierge, vacation names of the two National
deals. www.MountainChalets.com (877) 701-4278. Forests: Chero from the
Cherokee and hala from
SHOPPING & MISCELLANEOUS the Nantahala. The Cherohala
Skyway is located in southeast
G. Webb Gallery/The Tennis Corner - Watercolours & prints Tennessee and southwest North
that tell the story of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Tennis equipment & Carolina. The Skyway connects
supplies. Open year round. www.gwebbgallery.com (865) 436-3639. Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with
Robbinsville, North Carolina,
and is about 40+ miles long. The
Cherohala Skyway is a wide, paved 2-lane road maintained
by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the North
Carolina Department of Transportation. The elevations range
from 900 feet above sea level at the Tellico River in Tennessee
to over 5400 feet above sea level at the Tennessee-North
Carolina state line at Haw Knob.

The Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains is a

must stop before starting up the Skyway. Stop by for free
maps, Skyway driving conditions and local area souvenirs
and gifts. Picnic tables and spotless restrooms are available. A
friendly staff will welcome you with important Skyway and area
information

Mingus Mill For more information visit: www.Cherohala.org

Photo by Douglas Tate
Toll Free: (800) 245-5428 or (423) 253-8010

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25 mi. west of Gatlinburg via Rt. 321.

Tuckaleechee Caverns - 25 miles west of Gatlinburg on US

Hwy 321 & Tenn. Hwy 73. One of the greatest natural attractions
of the Great Smokies. Open March 15-Nov. 15 (March & Nov.
10am-5pm; Apr.-Oct. 10am-6pm). Rated a Diamond attraction by
AAA. (865) 448-2274.

MARYVILLE, TN
West of Gatlinburg via Rt. 321, south of Knoxville.

Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson - Riders Destination. Full

service dealership - Open 7 days a week. Events/concert info.
www.SMH-D.com (865) 977-1669.

NORRIS, TN
20 miles north of Knoxville, I-75 exit #122.

Museum of Appalachia - 20 miles North of Knoxville on

I-75, exit #122. Smithsonian affiliate. Most authentic & complete
Smoky Mountain Sunrise replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world. Open daily.
Photo by Douglas Tate
www.museumofappalachia.org (865) 494-7680.

SWEETWATER, TN
SEVIERVILLE, TN North of Chattanooga on I-75, Exit 60.
Dollys hometown, where shopping, entertainment, attractions,
accommodations and mountain history come together in Lost Sea - U.S. Registered Natural Landmark. Cavern tour and
Sevierville to create an atmosphere that cant be found anywhere glass-bottom boat ride. Exit I-75 at Sweetwater. Open daily 9 a.m.
else in the Smokies. www.visitsevierville.com (888) 738-4378. Adults $19.95, Children 5-12 $10.95, 4 & under free.
(423) 337-6616.

Sevierville, TN
Famous for its Located in the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
name brand Americas most visited national park, Sevierville, Tennessee is known for
outlet stores,
its high-end outlet shopping, exciting attractions and unique lodging
flea markets,
galleries and options including indoor water park hotels! Try zip lining (there are
boutiques, 14 courses in the area), indulge in down-home cooking, and spend time
Sevierville is exploring historic downtown Sevierville.
known as the
Shopping Capital
While in Sevierville, be sure and see all things Dolly. Sevierville is Dolly
of the Smokies.
Find the best Partons hometown and many visitors stop for a photo with the singers bronze
deals around by statue in downtown Sevierville before making the five minute trip to her nearby
downloading Dollywood theme park, which offers award-winning rides, multiple live shows daily
Seviervilles
Smoky
and traditional Appalachian arts, crafts and music. Contact
Mountains Sevierville Convention
app for free From bucket-list worthy attractions like bi-plane flights and helicopter tours to
on iTunes and fun-filled events and plenty of mountain moonshine, discover why Smithsonian & Visitors Bureau
Google Play. Magazine named Sevierville one of its 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015. 110 Gary Wade Blvd
Learn more at VisitSevierville.com. Sevierville, TN 37862

888-738-4378 VisitSevierville.com
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 For more information
you may contact these state tourism offices:

The Blue Ridge Music Trails

of North Carolina are nestled Visit NC
within the mountains and 15000 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
foothills of the state, a region 800-VISITNC
known for its spectacular beauty, www.visitnc.com
moderate climate, Cherokee
heritage, handmade crafts, small
family farms, and, of course,
its rich musical traditions. The
geographic footprint of the Blue
Ridge Music Trails NC comprises
twenty-nine counties in the
western third of the state.
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Western North Carolina has a 901 E Byrd Street Richmond, VA 23219
national reputation as a music-rich region, and its traditions of 800-VISITVA
old-time stringband music, ballad singing, and bluegrass are www.virginia.org
internationally renowned.

This region has been home

to musicians whose artistry
has shaped many forms
of American music. Today
young people in the region
are learning these traditions
and transforming them into
new forms of roots music. Tennessee Travel & Tourism
320 6th Avenue #500 Nashville, TN 37243-7000
A popular guidebook, Blue 800-GO2-TENN
Ridge Music Trails of North www.tnvacation.com
Carolina, was created by
the North Carolina Arts
Council and published by
UNC Press. It is available
in gift
shops
along the Parkway. The book gives details of
the history of the music, profiles of many of
the artists and places where the music can
be experienced.

BlueRidgeMusicNC.com
Moonlight over the Smokies
#BlueRidgeMusicNC Photo by Douglas Tate

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Pisgah Astronomical
Research Institute (PARI)
If you are fascinated with science and the stars, the Pisgah
Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) makes for a unique
visit while you are in the Asheville area. The PARI site was
initially developed by NASA in 1962 as the east coast facility
to track satellites and monitor manned space flights. Located
in the half-million acre Pisgah National Forest near Brevard
and about 30 miles southwest of Asheville, North Carolina,
the PARI campus is a well-protected site for astronomy and
should remain so for generations to come. The 200-acre
campus contains 30 buildings.

Located in the half-million acre Pisgah National Forest near Visiting PARI
Brevard, off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 423.3 and
PARI is open to the public every week, 9-4 Monday
about 30 miles southwest of Asheville, North Carolina,
through Saturday. Visitors are welcome to take self-
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is an impressive and
guided tours, hike three miles of secluded trails, enjoy
unique not-for-profit facility dedicated to providing hands-on unsurpassed scenic views from the Parks Observation
educational and research opportunities for a broad cross- Deck, picnic in Jos Cove and visit the Exhibit Gallery
section of users in science, technology, engineering and math with its historic Space Shuttle artifacts, satellites,
(STEM) disciplines. This world-class research center provides meteorites and rare gems and minerals.
educational opportunities for all levels and ages of students.
Docent-led campus tours are available Wednesday at
PARI has offered a hands-on working laboratory to young and 2 p.m and Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
seniors alike for more than ten years. Each year PARI excites Reservations requested.
the scientific imaginations of more than 20,000 people.
General campus admission is $6 per person, no charge
Visitors to PARI have the opportunity to not only observe
for children 10 and under.
science, but to participate in scientific exploration.
Complete information about PARI programs and events,
location, directions and reservations can be found at
www.pari.edu, or call 828-862-5554 with specific
questions.

Visit Article courtesy of

www.pari.edu www.RomanticAsheville.com

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 Some nearby National Park
Service Historical Sites to Visit
Overmountain Historic Appomattox
Victory Trail Court House
On to Victory and Beginning Peace
Independence! and Reunion
The Overmountain Victory National On Palm Sunday (April 9), 1865, Lee's
Historic Trail (OVNHT) follows the surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the end
Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, todays of the Southern States attempt to create a separate nation. It set the
eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia stage for the emergence of an expanded and more powerful Federal
to the battle of Kings Mountain, S.C., site of the Kings Mountain government. In a sense the struggle over how much power the central
National Military Park. The OVNHT is part of the National Trails government would hold had finally been settled.
System. While there are hiking segments, the primary public access Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
is by car over the commemorative motor route. The only trail marked
Hwy. 24, P.O. Box 218 Appomattox, VA 24522
portion is access from Old Hwy. 221/Linville Mountain Road.
(434) 352-8987 x 226 www.nps.gov/apco
Overmountain Victory NHT
2635 Park Road Blacksburg, SC 29702
(864) 936-3477 www.nps.gov/ovvi Cumberland Gap
A Mountain Gateway
Carl Sandburg Home At Cumberland Gap, the first

Connemara great gateway to the west, follow

the buffalo, the Native American,
the longhunter, the pioneer... all
A Poet of the People traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of
Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this
Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned
great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found
poet, biographer, folksinger and
in the park.
lecturer provided broad and enduring
20th century insight into the circumstances, worth and spirit Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
of the American people. Having already achieved literary fame 91 Bartlett Park Rd Middlesboro, KY 40965
before moving in 1945, Sandburg continued to write and lecture, (606) 248-2817 www.nps.gov/cuga
publishing more than one-third of his works during his 22 years at
Connemara. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site offers keen
insight into the memory and the many literary contributions of Carl
Sandburg. Connemara, the 262-acre farm is available for visitors
Appalachian National
to explore and learn of this great American writer. The site consists Scenic Trail
of more than five miles of trails, historic buildings, and a small The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180+
representative goat herd. Explore Sandburg's legacy and Experience mile long public footpath, from
Your America! Maine to Georgia, that traverses
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild,
81 Carl Sandburg Lane (Mail address) and culturally resonant lands of
1800 Little River Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private
(828) 693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by
the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail
Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
Appalachian Trail Park Office
P.O. Box 50 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6278 www.nps.gov/appa

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NORTH CAROLINA MITCHELL COUNTY............................... 73 CHARLOTTESVILLE .................................32
MT. AIRY .................................................48 CROZET ..................................................32
ALLEGHANY COUNTY...........................56
NEWLAND .............................................70 FANCY GAP ............................................48
ASHE COUNTY.......................................59
PENLAND ............................................... 73 FERRUM .................................................43
ASHEVILLE .............................................. 77
PILOT MOUNTAIN..................................52 FLOYD, VA & FLOYD COUNTY .............43
AVERY COUNTY......................................68
PINEOLA .................................................70 FRANKLIN COUNTY ..............................42
BALSAM ..................................................86
PINEY CREEK...........................................57 FRONT ROYAL........................................ 27
BANNER ELK............................................68
PINNACLE................................................52 GALAX ....................................................54
BEECH MOUNTAIN ................................69
POLK COUNTY.......................................82 GROTTOES.............................................. 31
BLACK MOUNTAIN ................................75
ROARING GAP........................................57 HARRISONBURG ................................... 31
BLOWING ROCK....................................65
ROSMAN.................................................84 HILLSVILLE...............................................47
BOONE ...................................................63
RUTHERFORD COUNTY ........................ 77 LEXINGTON, ROCKBRIDGE CO.............36
BREVARD & PISGAH FOREST ................83
SEVEN DEVILS.........................................68 LOVE........................................................35
BRYSON CITY..........................................92
SPARTA ...................................................57 LURAY-PAGE COUNTY ...........................28
BURNSVILLE............................................ 74
SPRUCE PINE .......................................... 73 LYNCHBURG .......................................... 37
CALDWELL COUNTY..............................63
SUGAR MOUNTAIN ...............................69 MADISON............................................... 30
CANTON.................................................82
SURRY COUNTY.....................................49 MARTINSVILLE ......................................47
CHEROKEE ............................................ 90
SWAIN COUNTY..................................... 91 MEADOWS OF DAN ..............................45
CHIMNEY ROCK & GERTON .................76
SYLVA & DILLSBORO .............................86 MONTEBELLO ........................................35
CROSSNORE .......................................... 71
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY.......................82 MONTGOMERY COUNTY......................42
DOBSON ................................................49
VALLE CRUCIS ........................................65 NATURAL BRIDGE .................................36
ELKIN ......................................................58
WAYNESVILLE ........................................85 NELSON COUNTY..................................34
FLEETWOOD ..........................................62
WEAVERVILLE .........................................75 NEW MARKET ........................................28
FLETCHER ............................................... 81
WEST JEFFERSON ................................... 61 PAINT BANK ...........................................42
FONTANA ...............................................92
WILKES COUNTY ...................................62 PATRICK COUNTY .................................46
FRANKLIN & MACON COUNTY............. 91
WINSTON-SALEM ..................................62 PENNINGTON GAP ...............................53
GLADE VALLEY .......................................56
RADFORD...............................................42
GLENDALE SPRINGS ............................. 60
GREENSBORO ........................................63
TENNESSEE ROANOKE .............................................. 41
ELIZABETHTON.......................................63 SHENANDOAH COUNTY.......................26
HAYWOOD COUNTY.............................85
GATLINBURG..........................................93 SHENANDOAH CAVERNS.......................28
HENDERSONVILLE/FLAT ROCK ............. 81
MARYVILLE..............................................94 SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE....................... 40
HICKORY.................................................63
JACKSON COUNTY ................................86 STAUNTON ............................................33
HIGHLANDS ..........................................84
NORRIS....................................................94 STEELES TAVERN .....................................35
JACKSON COUNTY ................................86
SEVIERVILLE.............................................94 VINTON................................................... 41
JONESVILLE ............................................57
SWEETWATER..........................................94 WAYNESBORO .......................................34
JEFFERSON ............................................ 60
TOWNSEND............................................94 WILLIS ....................................................45
LAKE LURE .............................................. 76
WINCHESTER/FREDERICK CO.................26
LAKE TOXAWAY .....................................84
LANSING................................................. 61
VIRGINIA WINTERGREEN .......................................34
ABINGDON ............................................53 WOODSTOCK.........................................26
LAUREL SPRINGS....................................59
BEDFORD................................................38 WOOLWINE ...........................................45
LINVILLE FALLS ....................................... 71
BRISTOL...................................................53 WYTHEVILLE ..........................................55
LINVILLE .................................................70
BUCHANAN, VA......................................39
LITTLE SWITZERLAND ............................ 73
MAGGIE VALLEY .....................................87
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA......................39 WEST VIRGINIA
BUENA VISTA .........................................35 POCOHONTAS COUNTY....................... 37
McDOWELL COUNTY ........................... 72
CARROLL COUNTY.................................47

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Infor mation Resources

Blue Ridge Country Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Award winning magazine covering Join our active group of Community Stewards, who work together to protect and enhance
history, attractions & outdoor the Parkway. The Foundation supports: Tuckaleechee Caverns, Townsend, TN
recreation. Great photos & travel The Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213) - Visit the Roots of American Music
tips. To learn more, go to Museum, take in live music and flatfoot dancing performances, explore the trails, and shop
www.blueridgecountry.com for gifts. www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org, (276) 236-5309.
Blue Ridge Parkway Kids in Parks - Explore TRACK Trails that dot the landscape with free self-guided brochures
Golf Trail designed to introduce children to nature, turning ordinary hikes into fun-filled adventures.
Americas newest golf trail. Included www.KidsInParks.com, (866) 308-2773, ext. 384.
in all golf packages is lodging at For more information: www.BRPFoundation.org (866) 308-2773
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BRPweather.com Visitortips.com and FPIS Inc
Your source for Parkway weather. The East Coasts premier brochure distributor, brings you an online virtual display. It allows
Dont get caught in the rain, fog, users to access brochures before and during travel with links to websites & more. We are
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 ALONG THE PARKWAY... There are 469 miles of
spectacular scenery from the
Shenandoah National Park in
Virginia to the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park in
North Carolina and Tennessee.

Parkway Craft Center

at the Moses Cone Manor
Milepost 294

Great Smoky
Mountains
Railroad
Bryson City, NC
Exit at
Milepost
469.1

Go mobile with
the Blue Ridge
Parkway in your
pocket.

Folk Art
Center
Asheville, NC
Milepost 382
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