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Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville, NC 28803


Designed as a drive awhile - stop awhile recreational drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains.

The Parkway meanders for 469 miles and connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, providing ample opportunities for stops at overlooks, picnic and camping facilities, trails, and wonderful cultural and natural areas. The park information number at (828) 298 0398 is your best source for up-to-date gate closures and weather-related information.

Contact the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation at www.brpfoundation.org or the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway at www.blueridgefriends.org for information on how you can get more involved in protecting this special place.

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 Directions 

Car - The motor road is marked every mile by concrete mileposts beginning at MP 0 near Shenandoah NP and ending at MP 469 at Great Smoky Mountain NP. The winding nature of the road and change in elevation means that large recreational vehicles will have to allow for lots of extra time. Personal vehicles, motorcycles, tour buses and bicycles are allowed. No commercial traffic is permitted!

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Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
 Activities 

Touring by Auto
Bicycling
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Groceries Available
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Lodging Available
Picnic Area
Restaurant / Snacks
Museum / Visit
Water Sports
Winter Sports
Wildlife Viewing