Blue Ridge Parkway
Places to Visit
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Asheville is the central city of western North Carolina where visitors will find many points of interest, as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters.
Location: Located in Buncombe County
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At its completion, Biltmore House was one of the most innovative and technologically advanced homes in the world.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Biltmore Estate is located at 1 N Pack Sq # 400 in Asheville, NC.
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Biltmore Village Historic Museum (NC)
This museum of Biltmore Village is located in a local historic district.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located at 7 Angle Street in Asheville, NC.
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Settled in the 1780s, Black Mountain maintains the feel of an early Appalachian town.
Location: Located in Buncombe County
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This community is named for a geological feature with a legend.
Location: Located in Watauga County
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Visit the "Firefly Capital of the World," where Daniel Boone once camped.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Boone, North Carolina is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on Highway 321.
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Once home to Martin Brinegar and his family, it's now open to the public for a unique historical visit.
Location: Blue Ridge Parkway-NC
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Cherokee is the home of the eastern band of Cherokee Indians and gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Location: Located in the Oconaluftee River Valley in Swain County, North Carolina
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Enjoy nature and hiking in the area of the towering Chimney Rock.
Location: In Chimney Rock Park, west of Asheville, North Carolina
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The Crabtree Meadows offer a perfect place to stop and rest on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Location: Between Little Switzerland and Busick near milepost 339
