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Big Walker Lookout – Observation tower, scenic views, hiking trails, cafe and craft/novelty shop. Book Signings by Local Authors, Craft & Artisan DemonstrationsĀ and Live Music on the Porch on weekends May through October. Exit the Parkway at Milepost 199.5 in Fancy Gap and take US 52 North past Wytheville. Open… Read More
Join us at the Floyd Country Store on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 7:00 pm for a live concert with Bill & The Belles. Tickets are $20, available for sale online and in the store. With all their tongue-in-cheek quips, youā€™d think Bill and the Belles avoids the tough stuff,… Read More
Americaā€™s Largest Home in Asheville, NC Discover Biltmore House, Gardens, Antler Hill Village and Winery In 1888, George Vanderbilt fell in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains and decided to make the region his home. The result was Biltmore, his historic estate in Asheville, NC. More than a century later,… Read More
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings, explores how evolving sound technology shaped their success, and highlights how this rich musical heritage lives on in todayā€™s music. Read More
The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) expresses a mission of promoting the visual arts and the history and heritage of the mountains through educational programs, exhibitions, and permanent collections. Open year round and offering free admission to the public, BRAHM is a must-see destination in the NC… Read More
Artists are invited to paint in and around the beautiful village of Blowing Rock, and show work in the Wet Paint Sale and Exhibit. Presented by Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Read More
Artists are invited to paint in and around the beautiful village of Blowing Rock and show work in the Wet Paint Sale and Exhibit. Presented by Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Read More
Since its founding over 30 years ago, Blue Ridge Country Magazine has explored the beauty, history, and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountain region. Each issue is filled with content from international award-winning writers and photographers, plus great travel tips! Visit our website to subscribe. Read More
Blue Ridge Institute and Museum – Located on VA Route 40, we’re the State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore. Come see our free changing exhibits on folk life and folk art. Open Monday-Saturday 10-4 and on Sundays from 1-5 in the summer months only. Visit us onlineĀ or call (540)… Read More
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area comprises the 25 westernmost counties in North Carolina, 11,000 square miles of scenic beauty among some of the oldest mountains in the world. The Blue Ridge Parkway serves as something of a ā€œMain Streetā€ through the region, and visitors can access many quaint… Read More