Blue Ridge Parkway information and facts
Highlights and features:
It was built during the Great Depression and passes through some of the earliest towns in America. It serves as a link between the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. And, it is one of the most scenic drives in North Carolina. Rejoice in the scenic splendor of these souther slopes from the comfort of your car.
Location of Blue Ridge Parkway:
This Parkway runs along the west-central portion of Virginia and North Carolina.
Length of drive:
469 miles (754.8 km)
Suggested driving time:
4 - 5 days
Nearby Attractions and points of interest:
Asheville; Biltmore Estate; Biltmore Village Historic Museum; Black Mountain; Blowing Rock; Boone; Brinegar Cabin; Cherokee; Chimney Rock; Crabtree Meadows; Cradle of Forestry in America; Craggy Gardens; Cumberland Knob; Doughton Park; E. B. Jeffress Park
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