The Pisgah Region of the Parkway is located in its entirety in North Carolina, spanning from Milepost 339.5 to the southernmost end of the Parkway at Milepost 469.

Experience nature in its fullest by visiting Glassmine Falls or stop at Craggy Gardens where the Craggy Pinnacle Trail provides sweeping mountain views. Continue to the Folk Art Center in Asheville for a deeper dive into Appalachian crafts and local art.

The headquarters of the Blue Ridge Parkway is located in Asheville, North Carolina, a city well known to literary figures including Carl Sandburg, Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Exploration of their homes and haunts in the Asheville area presents an interesting side trip and a one or two day break from driving.

For more hiking, head to Mount Pisgah and tackle the short trail to the summit. Visit Waterrock Knob for a sunset view and make plans to visit nearby towns like Maggie Valley and Cherokee, NC.

The area is also a popular destination for families, hikers, micro-brewery enthusiasts, gem and mineral buffs, and those who love arts and crafts.