Blue Ridge Parkway
This National Parkway and All-American Road in Virginia and North Carolina is America's longest linear parkway and runs along the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Notable attractions along its route include the Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Basic Info
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Category
Major Scenic Highway
Secondary Category (If any)
National Scenic Byway
Spanning Countries or Regions
Virginia, North Carolina
Points of Interest
NORTH TO SOUTH:
(Virginia)
- Shenandoah National Park
- Roanoke
(North Carolina)
- Boone
- Linn Cove Viaduct
- Grandfather Mountain
- Pisgah National Forest
- Ashville
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Price / Entry Fee
FREE
Opening Hours
24/7
Length
469 miles (755 km)
Known For
Famous Travel Route: Scenic Drive
Longest Linear Park in USA
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive from Greensboro or Knoxville
2 hour drive from Charlotte (NC) or Roanoke (VA)
3 hour drive from Chattanooga
3.5 hour drive from Atlanta
Location
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Blue Ridge Parkway, USA
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