The Best of the Blue Ridge Mountains | Blue Ridge Travel Guide

Where to Go in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Waynesville North Carolina

Downtown Waynesville has a quaint, urban charm...

Maggie Valley, North Carolina

This nostalgic mountain town is the perfect ho...

Lake Lure, North Carolina

Lake Lure is a cathedral of mountain cliffs and our forefront is a rushing river and a serene lake. Here romance and charm converge with a storied history in a stunning setting. ...

Luray, Virginia

Luray and Page County offers plenty to enjoy: ...

Saluda, North Carolina

Don’t let Saluda’s size fool you. This tiny ci...

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Four Seasons Outfitters

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Four Season Outfitters offers angling supplies, including a full line of hooks, ...

Monkee's of Blowing Rock

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Monkee's of Blowing Rock is a ladies store beyond your "girlie" imagination. We ...

Pleasant Places Bird Supplies

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Waynesville's best source for wild bird supplies and decorative garden and patio...

Woods Golf Courses

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The Mountain View Course is an 18-hole course that wanders around a wooded plate...

Asheville Hot Air Balloons

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Asheville Hot Air Balloons is the oldest hot air balloon company in Western Nort...

Unique Gift Outlet

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Unique Gift Outlet is a delightfully different shop in Cherokee. We carry Native...

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2018 Grains and Grits event from Townsend, Tennessee.

Upcoming Events

Fri 26 Jul

Virginia Highlands Festival

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10 Days of Arts, Music, Food and Fun! The Virginia Highlands Festival is the premier arts and culture festival in the region.

Thu 01 Aug

Miatas at the Gap

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Simply put, MATG is THE longest running Miata gathering in the country. Located ...

at Fontana Village Resort

Sat 10 Aug

42nd Annual Black Mountain Sourwood Festival

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The Sourwood Festival fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainmen...

Where to Sleep in the Blue Ridge Mountains more places to stay

The 1898 Waverly Inn bed and breakfast in historic Hendersonville, NC, is within walking distance to fine restaurants and shopping, and just a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway and other attractions.

Lodges at Sunset Village

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Lodges at Sunset Village cabins offer lake access, mountain views, dock access, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, full kitchen or kitchenette, and fireplace.

Aunt Bug's Cabin Rentals

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Aunt Bug's Cabin Rentals offers vacation cabin rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains. Many have spectacular views, and all have fireplaces, satellite or cable TV, hot tubs, towels and linens, and fully equipped kitchens.

Country Inn & Suites - Tunnel Rd

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The Country Inn & Suites is conveniently located near the Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville, and not far from Chimney Rock State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The inn has a heated indoor pool and a fitness center.

Saluda Mountain Lodge

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Saluda Mountain Lodge offers exceptionally clean and cozy guest rooms. The inn is perched atop the rim of the Green River Gorge, conveniently located near The Gorge zip lines, beautiful Pearson's Falls, and the quaint town of Saluda, North Carolina.

Inn at Cemetery Hill

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Inn at Cemetery Hill is located in a great location for sightseeing, shopping, dining, and recreation. It's adjacent to the Gettysburg National Cemetery and minutes from Gettysburg National Military Park, Museum and Visitor Center.

Blue Ridge Parkway

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See the beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway! Here you'll find maps and information on camping, entrances, fees, hiking trails, history, hours of operation, reservations, parking, road closures and visitors centers.

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