Blue Ridge Parkway
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A World of Possibilities on Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway
As fall rolls in, the air is filled with the smell of a new school year. This year, tour some of our nation’s finest four-year institutions near Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Shop for Tranquility on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Communities near the serene Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina embrace a more relaxed way of life--a characteristic you’ll find evident in their distinct homemade arts and crafts. Shop for vintage trinkets, charismatic hand-made crafts, or whimsical artisan-styled furniture amidst the mystical Blue Ridge Mountains, and take home a priceless lasting impression of “America’s Favorite Drive.”
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Blooms on the Blue Ridge Parkway
One of the best places in the U.S. to see spring and summer symphonies of color and beauty is the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. From brilliant flame azaleas to open meadows scattered with blazing star, daisies, and geraniums, an entire orchestra of blooms awaits all who travel along this 469-mile stretch of Appalachian grandeur.
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Appalachian Culture and History on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The diverse history and culture of the southern Appalachian Mountains awaits you along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, and historic structures complement views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. While traveling this road, view the smoke-like haze that gives the Smoky Mountains their name.
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The Appalachian Trail
America's Byways take you to some of the best hiking trails across the nation, including the greatest of them all, the Appalachian Trail. As you begin the ambitious journey, you'll wind your way across 2,160 miles of the East's most impressive terrain.
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The Blue Ridge - America's Longest Rural Parkway
The diverse history and culture of the southern Appalachian Mountains awaits visitors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. Showing its richness in cultural history with such places as Virginia's Explore Park, every step taken along the Parkway will provide you with experiences to remember.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Curving for 469 miles along the crests of the Southern Appalachians, the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway reveals the true personality of this deeply romantic part of the nation. This All-American Road is worth going out of your way to experience.
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1-Day Trip: Culture in a Day on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Southern Virginia
(Virginia)Spend a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway in southern Virginia and see four cultural and national treasures as well as 140 miles of mountain vistas and beautiful forests.
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2-Day Trip: A Natural Tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
(North Carolina)Discover the Blue Ridge Parkway's natural environment as you spend a couple of days touring its most spectacular sites and stunning mountain views.
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