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Enjoy your Virginia Mountains journey! Travelers on I-81 will find scenic vistas and unique eateries and shopping opportunities in our gateway community to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The towns of Christiansburg and Blacksburg, two of the largest towns in Virginia, join Montgomery County in providing a warm welcome to… Read More
Mountain Fresh Orchards – 2887 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC. 16 varieties of fresh pre-picked NC apples, home-made bakery items including apple cider doughnuts, pies, pumpkin bread and cookies. Farm market offers pumpkins, apple cider, local sourwood honey, molasses, apple butter, canned goods & much more! The Apple Express… Read More
Mystery Hill has been amazing Parkway visitors for over 70 years. Fun and educational for the entire family. Explore North Carolina’s only Natural Gravitational Anomaly (see above photo), experience hands-on science activities, create giant soap bubbles big enough to surround an adult,… Read More
The Crozet Tunnel Greenway – the Coolest Hike in Virginia – offers a unique opportunity for visitors to visit both sides of the much-visited Blue Ridge Mountains at Rockfish Gap in Central Virginia. The tunnel and trails are part of a regional greenway system. The trail is for hikers… Read More
Slow down and experience some Appalachian Christmas traditions at our annual “Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival” downtown. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the streets are filled with hand crafted gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, wagon rides and tons of fun!… Read More
Find your way back to fresh air, bright skies and warm hospitality in Shenandoah County, Virginia. From Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, it’s a short drive into Shenandoah County, home to six unique and beautiful historic towns with plenty to offer. Dine at fabulous… Read More
Any time of the year marks a sweet spot for travel to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Hotel rates are affordable and there is beauty in every direction. Spring, summer and fall produce a sea of colors along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and along scenic country… Read More
Surry County, located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge foothills, includes four charming towns: Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain. Home to 16+ Yadkin Valley wineries and the ever-growing Surry County Wine Trail, Andy Griffith’s hometown and inspiration for Mayberry, Segment 6 of the Mountains-to-Sea hiking trail, and 100… Read More
Historic Hillsville, Virginia’s location in the scenic mountains of southwestern Virginia make it the ideal weekend getaway destination for the traveler with an interest in history, nature, or photography. Breathtaking scenery, local historic sites, nearby recreation opportunities, and the local farmers’ market, regular cruise-ins on Main Street, plus a variety… Read More
You’re sure to find something you love in the friendly small town of Vinton, just a stone’s throw from Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We offer convenient full service shopping, restaurants, festivals and events, farmers’ market, museum and other recreation opportunities. The longer you stay, the more you’ll… Read More