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Blue Ridge Parkway Directory & Travel Planner

The 64th edition of the Blue Ridge Parkway Directory & Travel Planner is here! Explore area lodging and attractions, Parkway maps, services and more.

Parkway Highlights

Located at the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Humpback Rocks is an area rich in history, scenic beauty, and abundant hiking trails. Early European settlers forged a living from the native materials that flourished in the Appalachian Mountain
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
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.
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
Visitors traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway can now make one stop to learn about the entire 469 miles and 73-year history of the Parkway. The Parkway Visitor Center opened in 2008 and unveiled innovative, high-tech interactive exhibits. The LEED-certif
Mount Pisgah’s spectacular views, hiking trails, camping and the Mount Pisgah Inn make this area a popular destination for visitors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain and thousands of surrounding acres was originally purchased by indust
Renew your senses amid this landscape of open meadows. Doughton Park is one of the best places along the Blue Ridge Parkway to view white-tailed deer, raccoons, red and grey foxes, and bobcats.  Flowers burst on the scene in late spring and crea

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47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 1:45 pm

"A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary"

Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 8:00 pm
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47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 1:45 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:00 pm

"A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary"

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 8:00 pm
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47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration

Friday, June 21, 2013, 6:00 pm

Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, April 5, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

Something's Fishy

Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 am

Copy of Something's Fishy

Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 am

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, June 21, 2013, 1:45 pm

Fridays after Five at Biltmore - Firecracker Jazz Band

Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:00 pm

Copy of Paint the Town

Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:30 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Open Mic at Zack's Pub

Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:30 pm

"A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary"

Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:00 pm
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47th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 6:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Saturday, May 4, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Walks

Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12:00 pm

Music in the Mountains Concert Series +

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 6:30 pm

Junior Ranger Boot Camp

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:00 am

Super Saturdays at the Orchard

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:30 am

Winchester International Festival

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 11:00 am

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1:00 pm

Glorious Gospel

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 3:00 pm

"Black Stillettos" CD Release Party

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 4:00 pm

Tracks Music & Dance

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 6:30 pm

Hot Pickers Show

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 7:00 pm

"A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary"

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 8:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12:00 pm

89th Annual Singing on the Mountain

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 8:30 am

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 1:00 pm

Informal Jam on the Porch

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

Biltmore Concert Series - The Four Tops & The Temptations

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 8:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Monday, June 24, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 1:45 pm

Fridays after Five at Biltmore - Jazzberries

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 5:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 1:45 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 7:00 pm
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Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, June 28, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, June 28, 2013, 1:45 pm

Fridays after Five at Biltmore

Friday, June 28, 2013, 5:00 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, June 28, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, June 28, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, June 28, 2013, 7:30 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Walks

Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12:00 pm

Music in the Mountains Concert Series +

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 6:30 pm

Caddisfly Cases

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 9:00 am

Waterborne Lake Tour

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 am

Super Saturdays at the Orchard

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:30 am

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1:00 pm

Copy of Vineyard Deck Music Series

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 1:00 pm

Glorious Gospel

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 2:00 pm

Tracks Music & Dance

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 6:30 pm

Brian Baugus live at Zack's Pub

Saturday, June 29, 2013, 7:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Sunday, June 30, 2013, 12:00 pm

Red, White & Bluegrass Festival

Sunday, June 30, 2013, 11:00 am

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Sunday, June 30, 2013, 1:00 pm

Informal Jam on the Porch

Sunday, June 30, 2013, 2:00 pm