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Parkway Visitor Center, MP 384

Parkway Visitor CenterVisitors 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-certified building features active/passive heating and cooling, radiant floor heating, a “green” roof and other energy efficient features.

What to Do

  • Enjoy the hands-on I-Wall, a 22-foot interactive map of the entire Parkway providing multi-media information on places to visit on and near the Parkway
  • Explore exhibits that highlight the region’s natural and cultural diversity, economic traditions and recreational opportunities
  • Watch the movie “The Blue Ridge Parkway-America’s Favorite Journey,” shown hourly in high-definition surround sound, a 24-minute film capturing a father-daughter trip along the motor road that incorporates history and the region’s contemporary sights and sounds
  • Learn more about the Parkway at the information and book sales area

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

Phone: 828.298.5330

Web: http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/node/1019

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.

Calendar

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Bald Knob Artists at Goose Creek Studio

Thursday, September 2, 2010, 10:00 am

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 2, 2010, 5:00 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 2, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 2, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Bald Knob Artists at Goose Creek Studio

Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 pm
4

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 am

Bald Knob Artists at Goose Creek Studio

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 am

High Country Beer Festival

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 3:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 pm

Cinema on the Lawn

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:30 pm
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8th Annual Mile High Kite Festival

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 5, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 5, 2010, 7:30 pm
6

Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:30 pm
7

Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 pm
8

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:30 pm
9

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:30 pm
10

Parkway's 75th Anniversary Weekend Festival

Friday, September 10, 2010, 6:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 10, 2010, 7:30 pm
11

Hillsville Downtown Celebration

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 6:00 pm

Parkway's 75th Anniversary Weekend Festival

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 am

Civil War Battle Reenactments at Luray Caverns

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 am

7th Annual Grandfather Mountain Kidfest

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 am

Sedalia Country Fair

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 11, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Parkway's 75th Anniversary Weekend Festival

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 6:00 pm

Civil War Battle Reenactments at Luray Caverns

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 9:00 am

Pet Adoption Day at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 11:00 am

Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 12, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 7:30 pm
15

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:30 pm
16

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:30 pm
17

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 17, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 17, 2010, 7:30 pm
18

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 9:00 am

40th Annual American Girl Scout Day

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 7:30 pm
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Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 19, 2010, 7:30 pm
20

Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 20, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 20, 2010, 7:30 pm
21

Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30 pm
22

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:30 pm
23

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:30 pm
24

Bedford Centerfest

Friday, September 24, 2010, 6:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Friday, September 24, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Friday, September 24, 2010, 7:30 pm
25

22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:00 pm

Bedford Centerfest

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am

Smithsonian Museum Day

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 am

Henry IV, Part 2

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:30 pm
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26

22nd Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 6:00 pm

Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 1:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 7:30 pm
27

Henry IV, Part 2

Monday, September 27, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Monday, September 27, 2010, 7:30 pm
28

Henry IV, Part 2

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30 pm

As You Like It

Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30 pm
29

Henry IV, Part 2

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm

Wild Oats

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7:30 pm
30

Hotel Floyd Concert Series

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 5:00 pm

Henry IV, Part 2

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm

Othello

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm

Taming of the Shrew

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 7:30 pm
   

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  • 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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  • Blooms & Wildlife Watching
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  • Camping
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  • What To Do
  • The Blue Ridge Parkway is more than a road – it is a beautiful journey that entices visitors to explore a 469-mile gateway to America’s rich cultural heritage.
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