Blue Ridge Parkway

About the Blue Ridge Parkway

Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway is outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most visited sections of the National Park System. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, mountain meadows and scenic overlooks with endless vistas make the Blue Ridge Parkway a popular attraction.

 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 incorporates numerous campgrounds, picnic areas and trails. 

Blue Ridge Parkway offers:

• 469 miles connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia
• Stunning views, abundant hiking trails, picnic areas, campsites, and interpretative exhibits
• Ample recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities
• Natural beauty featuring one of the world’s most diverse display of flora and fauna.
• Named “America’s Favorite Drive,”