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Blue Ridge We bet you’ll do more stopping and "oohing" and "aahing" than driving on “America’s Favorite Drive”.

NC Mountains Breath-taking beauty, history, heritage, crafts,  music and outdoor activities beckon you at every bend in the road.

High Country & the Northern Mountains From ski resorts to wineries, the High Country is a rich mix of outdoor fun and great attractions.

Asheville & the Central Mountains Roaring waterfalls and quiet lush forests. Urbane and artsy Asheville. This place will draw you in.

Southern Mountains Come to an outdoor paradise in the Smokies and the home of the Cherokee Indians. Oh, there's black bears too!

Appalachian Trail NC’s  88-mile section of the App Trail is among the most scenic, running along the spine of the Blue Ridge. Perfect.

Smoky Mountains The most visited of the National Parks and one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. We're waiting for you.

Small Mountain Towns Make your way through the NC mountains one small town at a time. Come explore, enjoy.

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America's Favorite Drive - The Blue Ridge Parkway

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Jul 20, 2013

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places of interest

Blue Ridge Parkway

The 469-mile parkway intersects Asheville at US25, 70 and 74, and…

Hickory Ridge Living History Museum

Living history recreated by volunteers in 18th century attire, working…

Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine

Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in…

Folk Art Center

Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, which represents craft…

Mount Mitchell State Park

Mount Mitchell is the highest peak (6,684 feet) in the eastern United…

useful info & tips

ACCESS North Carolina
NC Smartlink
Local Food Directory For North Carolina Mountains
North Carolina State Parks – "Naturally Wonderful"

what to do

Must-See Mileposts On The Parkway

There’s a reason the Blue Ridge Parkway is called America’s…

Art Stops Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina’s section of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is…

15 Free Parkway Stops Near Asheville

Exploring all the places and things to do along the Blue Ridge Parkway…

Explore The Land Of Waterfalls

Let water that’s moved mountains shape you.Nestled in the…

Historic Nu Wray Inn Reopens On The…

The historic Nu Wray Inn, which has hosted guests ranging from Elvis…

The Blue Ridge Parkway: America's…

Travel a road that is the trip.The Blue Ridge Parkway spans 250 miles…

Linn Cove Viaduct

Driving the Linn Cove Viaduct is one of those rare experiences in the…

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