Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway has been known to be America's Favorite Drive and considered the nation's most scenic highway. It is 469 miles long and connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in NC to the Shenandoah National Park in VA.

There are many attractions to visit along the parkway:

Folk Art Center	MP 328.0
Pisgah Mountain	MP 408.6
Graveyard Fields	MP 418.8
Devil's Courthouse	MP 422.4

There are 26 tunnels on the parkway in North Carolina due to the elevation of the mountains. Driving the parkway is a relaxing and enjoyable drive. There are many areas to pull off and enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas. Discover scenic hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks. There are also many towns that are a short drive off the Parkway.

The Parkway Visitor's Center is at  Milepost 384 near Asheville, NC.

Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 pm daily.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Admission: Free.

Phone: (828) 298-5330

Website: https://www.nps.gov/blri/index.htm

Explore the listing of hours and opening and closing dates for visitor centers, campgrounds, and concessions and facilities - many of which are at or near the Highlights featured.

There are many attractions to visit along the parkway:

Within North Carolina:

Folk Art Center	MP 328 (North Carolina)
Craggy Gardens	MP 364 (North Carolina)
Pisgah Mountain	MP 408.6 (North Carolina)
Graveyard Fields	MP 418.8 (North Carolina)
Devil's Courthouse	MP 422.4.(North Carolina)

 

Outside of North Carolina:

Blue Ridge Music Center	MP 213 (700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA 24333)
Waterrock Knob Visitor's Center	MP 451.2
Cumberland Knob	MP 217.5
Moses H. Cone Park	MP 294
Mount Pisgah	MP 408
Peaks of Otter	MP 86