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The Pedalin’ Pig – 4235 NC Hwy 105 in Banner Elk. Open daily 11am-8pm. Southern style BBQ, ribs, brisket, chicken, and trout that combine gourmet ingredients with a splash of High Country style. Inside/outside seating, dine-in/takeout and easy online ordering. Large, convenient parking, free Wi-Fi. Check out our Boone location,… Read More
The historic Princess Anne Hotel is an Asheville gem! A gourmet, cooked to order breakfast and daily Wine & Hor D’oeuvres hour is included with your room rate! Next level service and personalized recommendations will make you feel right at home while you are exploring our beautiful city. Read More
Thistle Meadow Winery – Family-owned winery located 3 miles from Parkway Milepost 246.1. Located in one of the luscious valleys of Laurel Springs, NC in Alleghany County, Thistle Meadow Winery has some 30 varieties of wines available year around. Our award-winning wines are handcrafted in small batches. Tours and… Read More
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, off Parkway Milepost 229.7, is a town that truly has much to offer: Elkin, NC. Elkin is home to three major trails that converge on its historic downtown, the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and the Yadkin… Read More
You’re sure to find something you love in the friendly small town of Vinton, just a stone’s throw from Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Parkway.  We offer convenient full service shopping, restaurants, festivals and events, farmers’ market, museum and other recreation opportunities. The longer you stay, the more you’ll… Read More
West Jefferson, NC is a small mountain town located only 20 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway with a bustling downtown district featuring an eclectic selection of boutiques, exceptional eateries, antique shops, coffee and wine shops and two craft beer breweries. Some of our largest town attractions include Ashe… Read More
Come enjoy live music in from 6 – 8 pm, no cover!… Read More
Villa Appalaccia Winery – A Taste of Tuscany in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Featuring Italian varietals grown right here in Virginia.  Stop by for great wine, local cheeses, charcuterie, Italian olives, fruit and ciabatta bread.  Live music and pizzas from our wood-fired brick oven on select dates. Beautiful views. Read More
Visit Loudoun: DC’s Wine Country – Located just 1 hour East of Winchester, VA, Loudoun is the perfect place to start your Blue Ridge Adventure! Enjoy one of our beautiful wineries, stroll through a quaint historic town, or hike, bike, zipline or ride horseback through one of our scenic… Read More
The Roanoke Valley and the neighboring scenic towns and counties – together known as Virginia’s Blue Ridge – is the quintessential mountain destination. As the largest metropolitan region along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia’s Blue Ridge has so much to offer visitors. Endless choices for creative cuisine and more… Read More