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Blooms & Wildlife Watching

Don't forget your cameras and binoculars when visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway! Learn when and where to see blooms along your journey.

Parkway Highlights

A majestic 4,200 acres at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, named in honor of Julian Price, lies directly adjacent to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Together these parks comprise the largest developed area set aside for public recreati
The James River crosses Virginia from the Alleghenies to the Atlantic Ocean and has been a major transportation artery through Virginia for centuries. Although originally planned to provide a navigable waterway from the Great Falls at Richmond to the
The Blue Ridge Music Center is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility built to preserve and promote the historic music of Virginia and the Blue Ridge. The Blue Ridge region has produced more old-time and bluegrass musicians per capita than any o
With stunning views, natural beauty, and the surrounding Jefferson National Forest, it’s no wonder the Peaks of Otter area has attracted people to the region for more than 8,000 years.
An ideal spot for watching sunrise and sunsets across the rugged mountains, Waterrock Knob Visitor Center sits at almost 6,000 feet elevation. Exhibits, book sales, and a trail leading to the summit of Waterrock Knob await visitors. The last hik
Located near the Virginia state line, Cumberland Knob is the site where construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in 1935. It was the first recreation area opened to the public and remains a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. The m
These Parkway treasures offer many opportunities for visitors including hiking, camping, picnicking, and one of the most-photographed structures along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Culpeper Downtown Summer Concert Series

Thursday, May 17, 2012, 5:00 pm
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National Park Service Parkway Events

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 6:00 pm

Old Salem Spring Festival & Pottery Fair on the Square

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:00 am

11th Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 11:00 am
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44th Annual Festival in the Park

Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 pm

Culpeper Fireman's Parade

Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:00 pm
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44th Annual Festival in the Park

Friday, May 25, 2012, 6:00 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 25, 2012, 6:00 pm
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National Park Service Parkway Events

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 6:00 pm

44th Annual Festival in the Park

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Youth TradFest

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Heritage Fest +

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 am

White Squirrel Festival

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 12:00 pm

4th Annual Louisiana Crawfish Festival

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 5:00 pm
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44th Annual Festival in the Park

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 6:00 pm

White Squirrel Festival

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 12:00 pm
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44th Annual Festival in the Park

Monday, May 28, 2012, 6:00 pm
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