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A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
The Parkway is 469 miles long and the experience of the drive can vary throughout the year. Plan your trip along the Parkway.
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Learn about the plants and animals of the Parkway.
In winter temporary closures of the Parkway happen frequently due to weather conditions. Check this map for current closures.
There are over 300 miles of trails along the Parkway. Find your new favorite hike!
Popular destinations along the Parkway
Enjoy traditional music from the Southern Appalachians.
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199 Hemphill Knob Rd
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Asheville
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This number is the main park headquarters line. A recorded park information line at (828)298-0398 has the most updated information on facilities schedules, bloom and leaf information.
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Wedding Permits
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National Park or National Forest?
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Road and Facility Closures
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Tunnels
Eating & Sleeping
Lodging
Camping
Campground Regulations
Firewood Policies FAQs
Firewood Alert - Destructive Pests
Backcountry Camping
Places To Go
Popular Destinations
Humpback Rocks
Peaks of Otter
Mabry Mill
Blue Ridge Music Center
Moses Cone Memorial Park
Julian Price Park
Linn Cove Viaduct
Linville Falls
Museum of NC Minerals
Craggy Gardens
Folk Art Center
Mount Pisgah
Visitor Centers
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Passport Stamps
Things To Do
Auto Touring
Bicycling
Fishing
Hiking
North Carolina Trails
Virginia Trails
Waterfall Hikes
Leave No Trace
Picnicking
For Kids
Calendar
Safety
Bear Safety
Driving Safety
Trail Safety
Accessibility
Brochures
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn About the Park
News
News Releases
Archive
Social Media
Photos & Multimedia
Photo Gallery
Webcams
History & Culture
People
Stanley Abbott
Native American Culture and Influence
Orlean Puckett
Brinegar Family
Moses Cone
R. Getty Browning
Abbie Rowe
Stories
Blue Ridge Music
The Lure of the Mountains
Designing the Blue Ridge Parkway
Transportation in the Mountains
Construction
History of the Linn Cove Viaduct
Preservation
Nature
Animals
Amphibians
Birds
Fish
Mammals
Black Bears
Reptiles
Plants
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