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America's Favorite Drive
Doughton Park, Blue Ridge Parkway Point of Interest

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Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway

Sweeping curves and awe-inspiring vistas are just a few reasons why thousands of motorcyclists ride the Blue Ridge Parkway each year. The road also has a reputation as one of the best in the United States, and motorcyclists are also lured by the Parkway’s:

  • Ample scenic overlooks, providing opportunities to stretch and relax
  • Picnic sites, camping and lodging opportunities
  • Nearby travel destinations, attractions, and accommodations
Patrick County

More for Motorcyclists

When planning your motorcycle trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway, keep in mind safety and regulatory laws. Wearing a helmet is required and the maximum speed limit along the Parkway is 45 miles per hour (less in some areas). Motorcyclists should also be aware of loose gravel after rain or paving, slippery wet leaves in the fall, tunnels, curves, and wildlife. It is important to know the Parkway was designed many decades ago and the radius of any given curve is not as regular as those on the interstate.

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Numerous motorcycles are parked in the gravel lot in front of Big Walker Lookout's multistory tower.

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Mast General Store

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Motorcycle-Friendly Venues Along the Parkway

Motorcycles at a roadside overlook

Stories & Itineraries

Two rows of Ferraris are parked in an overlook on the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee.
Motorcycle (or Sports Car) Touring in the Blue Ridge
Along with the 469 miles of glorious scenery winding along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the parkway, there are several other motor routes in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia that are popular with motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts.
A bridge over a foggy lake leads to fall-colored trees on the opposite shore at Hungry Mother State Park.
Claw of the Dragon Road Trip
Looping through the Blue Ridge Mountain range, the Claw of the Dragon is one of the most popular destinations in the South among motorcycle enthusiasts.
Golden foliage lines a two-lane road perfect for motorcycle travel.
Motorcycle Tour: Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge Parkway
Sweeping ridgetop curves and sunset-lit country roads converge in one divinely placed mountain town. Waynesboro, Virginia located at the base of Skyline Drive and Milepost 0 of the Blue Ridge Parkway offers the perfect base camp for motorcycle touring, with multiple days of beautiful riding and evening entertainment.
A Blue Ridge Parkway overpass in Fancy Gap, VA displays stonework from the 1930s.
Tours, Trails and Routes to Stimulate Your Senses
These routes offer sites worth visiting that promise to tickle your taste buds, enthrall your eyes and enchant your ears. There are tours, routes and trails to suit every traveler, taste, and location from Tennessee to Virginia.