
You might also like to stop through Little Switzerland for shopping, gem mining, and a scenic loop which showcases Crabtree Falls. Before reaching Asheville, be sure to make time for Grandfather Mountain State Park to see the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the famous Mile-High Swinging Bridge. I walked the length of Shenandoah National Park in 1991, a hundred mile stretch that is largely. You will also find unique arts and crafts in the town of Glendale Springs. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are special to me. You can also observe local interpreters demonstrating blacksmithing and milling skills.Īs you cross the Virginia/North Carolina border, get ready for even more natural wonders ! If you have time, check out the Thistle Meadow Winery in Laurel Springs.

The Parkway travels south 469 miles the the Cherokee Indian Reservation. The road actually continues a mile or so north of that where it connects with Skyline Drive, in the Shenandoah National Park. Stop at Mabry Mill in the summer for some old-fashioned pancakes and country ham. The northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway is officially where the road crosses US 250 and I-64 between Charlottesville, and Waynesboro, Virginia. Some of the most notable hiking trails from Roanoke to Asheville reside in the Rocky Knob area where you can take in the views of Rock Castle Gorge and the 3,752-foot Rocky Knob. Additionally, treat your tastebuds to a delicious meal at Local Roots, Cedars Lebanese Restaurant, or Billy’s while you’re in town.

In Roanoke, get a taste of local art and culture when you visit the Pinball Museum, Taubman Museum of Art, and the Black Dog Architectural Salvage and Antiques. Skyline Drive is a 105-mile (169 km) National Parkway that runs the entire length of the National Park Service s Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, generally along the ridge of the mountains.
