Asheville - Blue Ridge Parkway

 
The Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 750 km / 459 mi and connects the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. The section near Asheville is particularly scenic with plenty of overlooks as the road tops 1666 m / 5000 ft. A great spot to stop and soak up the scenery is at the Pisgah Inn where you can enjoy lunch and gaze out through the massive windows. Another great stop is at the Folk Art Center where a wide variety of local arts and crafts are on display.

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Address: Blue Ridge Parkway, 199 Hemphill Knob Road, Asheville, NC 28803, United States
Phone: 1 (828) 298-0398, Fax: 1 (828) 271-4313

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Looking Glass Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway.Looking Glass Rock on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Fall colors of the Blue Ridge Parkway.Fall colors of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
A cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains.A cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway.Mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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