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Folk Art Center
The Folk Art Center at Milepost 382 in Asheville is open year-round from 10 am to 5 pm (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's...
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Museum of North Carolina Minerals
The Museum of North Carolina Minerals, located in the heart of the Spruce Pine Mining District, is home to interactive exhibits about North Carolina minerals...
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Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
The centerpiece of the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is Flat Top Manor, the magnificent summer home of textile giant Moses H. Cone and his...
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Mount Mitchell State Park
When you leave Craggy Gardens, you’ll find yourself driving even higher into the mountains as we get closer to the highest summit in the eastern...
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Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
The Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is open seasonally from April 15 to November 13 and highlights the unique ecology of the rhododendron heath bald. The...
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Linville Falls Visitor Center
The Linville Falls Visitor Center features a small gift shop, restrooms, maps, and hiking information for the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. Trails for iconic Linville...
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Green Knob Lookout
The sweeping views from Green Knob Overlook were featured in the opening scene of the 1992 movie The Last of the Mohicans. It’s one of...
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Rough Ridge Lookout
Rough Ridge Lookout on the Tanawha Trail is one of the top places to view fall colors on the parkway. Just a short 10-minute hike...
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Laurel Knob Overlook
The main attraction at this stop is the gnarly dead tree. This unusual landmark sets this overlook apart from all the others–not to mention it...
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Flat Rock Trail
Off the beaten path, Flat Rock Trail is one of the parkway's hidden gems. This short, easy .6-mile loop trail offers views of interesting trees,...
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Linville Caverns
Linville Caverns reveal the natural wonders hidden deep inside Humpback Mountain. Guided cave tours showcase fascinating limestone features like stalactites, stalagmites, the "Ballroom" and a...
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Tanbark Ridge Overlook
Tanbark Ridge is the first scenic overlook we’ll be stopping at. There are many more on this section of the parkway, and you are free...
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Lane Pinnacle Overlook
The views are just starting, and they get even better as we go along! Lane Pinnacle Overlook features a view of Lane Pinnacle, a small...
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Black Mountains Overlook
This time, instead of sweeping views of the valley from above–you’ll get a stunning view of the mountains from below. The entire Black Mountain Range...
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Crabtree Falls Picnic Area
Just for the record, even if you aren’t hungry, this place is worth a drive through. Crabtree Falls Picnic Area has to be one of...
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Little Switzerland
One of the closest towns to the parkway, the Alpine-themed village of Little Switzerland offers lodging, shopping, and food. If you have the time and...
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Orchard at Altapass
Not only does the Orchard at Altapass pride themselves on growing the best heirloom apples possible, they work hard to preserve the regional traditions and...
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North Cove Overlook
From North Cove Overlook, you’ll be able to view the Orchards at Altapass in the distance. Surprisingly, the orchards were planted over a hundred years...
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Heffner Gap Overlook
This is another place where the Overmountain Men passed on their way to the Battle of King’s Mountain during the Revolutionary War. Later in history,...
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Bear Den Overlook
In addition to more stunning views, this overlook has a “beary” interesting history. The overlook was built on a spot along the mountain where black...
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Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook
Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook is one of three places people come to view the mysterious Brown Mountain Lights. Unfortunately, tall trees block most of the...
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Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain is a must-see tourist destination that showcases all the beauty and splendor of Grandfather Mountain. Cross the breathtaking Mile-high Swinging Bridge for one...
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Linn Cove Viaduct
Probably the most photographed structure on the parkway, the Linn Cove Viaduct is an engineering marvel. The complicated bridge appears to float gently around Grandfather...
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Price Lake
Price Lake is the jewel of Julian Price Memorial Park. Although swimming isn't allowed, you can stroll along the lovely walking path that circles the...
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Blowing Rock
Here you’ll find quaint shops, cafes, lodging, parks, and North Carolina's oldest tourist attraction and town namesake, The Blowing Rock. It’s "The only place in the...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Visit the restrooms first or grab a park map. It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. daily. As the main visitor center...
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