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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
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
A majestic 4,200 acres at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, named in honor of Julian Price, comprises this popular park and lies directly adjacent to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Together these parks make up the largest developed area set as
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
These high elevation summits are home to spectacular floral displays. June and July are usually prime times to view the pink and purple blooms of rhododendron, but don’t despair if you miss the peak bloom. Violets, blackberry, May-apple, a
At the lowest elevation along the Parkway, visitors can hike, camp, fish, have a picnic, and see restored Battery Creek Lock from the Kanawha Canal.
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

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Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 1:45 pm

Grandfather Mountain Critter Crawl

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

" A Tribute to Sting and The Police"

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 8:00 pm
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Historic Lexington Walking Tour

Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Friday, May 3, 2013, 12:00 pm

" A Tribute to Sting and The Police"

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 8:00 pm

Party in the Pasture

Friday, May 24, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, May 24, 2013, 1:45 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:30 pm

Festival 2013

Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

" A Tribute to Sting and The Police"

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 8:00 pm

Heritage Fest +

Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 pm

Vineyard Deck Music Series

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 am

Miner's Heritage Day

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00 am

What Would Katniss Do?

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 am

Tradfest

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 pm

3rd Annual Corks & Blues Festival

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 4:00 pm

Tracks Music & Dance

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 6:30 pm

Angelo Santamaria Live

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:30 pm

Black Light Underground Mine Tour

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:30 pm

Festival 2013

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12:00 pm

Storytelling Hayrides: The People and History of Altapass

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 1:00 pm

Informal Jam on the Porch

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 2:00 pm

"The Man Who Lost the River"

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:30 pm

Festival 2013

Sunday, May 26, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Monday, May 27, 2013, 12:00 pm

Memorial Day BBQ and Covered Dish Dinner

Monday, May 27, 2013, 11:00 am
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Historic Marion Tailgate Market

Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Midday Mountain Music

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 6:00 pm

Midday Mountain Music

Thursday, May 2, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 1:45 pm

Marion Mountain Music

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:00 pm

"A Tribute to Sting and The Police"

Thursday, May 30, 2013, 8:00 pm
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival

Friday, May 31, 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

Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend

Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 am

NC Gold Festival

Friday, May 31, 2013, 12:00 pm

Live Music @ The Orchard

Friday, May 31, 2013, 1:45 pm

Bluegrass Jam

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 pm

Old Fort Mountain Music

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:00 pm

Live Music & Dancing

Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 pm

"A Tribute to Sting and The Police"

Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 pm