Guide To The Blue Ridge Parkway - Favorite Things To See And Do In Virginia

cenic Blue Ridge Parkway travels over 469 miles ofgift shop. This attraction is located just off MP 45.6 in
mountain tops through North Carolina and Virginia.Lexington, VA.
Along the way, there are plenty of panoramicJust 15 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP
overlooks, picnic areas, and several campgrounds to63.7 is The Natural Bridge, one of the seven natural
accommodate both trailers and tents. The Blue Ridgewonders of the world. Aside from this wondrous
Parkway also offers more than one hundred hikingsight, there is a nature park, a variety of peculiar
trails, as well as access to larger trail systems like themuseums, and a living village displaying the life of
2000 mile long Appalachian Trail and the 900 mileIndians who once inhabited the area. The Virginia
Mountain to Sea Trail in North Carolina.Safari Park is also located minutes away.
Many of the short trails offer historical exhibits andPeaks of Otter is a 5000 acre park between MP 84
live demonstrations of a forgotten life in theand MP 87 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by
Appalachians. There are also many other attractionsthe Jefferson National Forest, this parkway attraction
along the Blue Ridge Parkway that are fun for theprovides a variety of hiking trails. Visitors can see live
entire family. Plan a weekend camping adventure andinterpretations at the old Johnson Farm and view the
enjoy a few of these memorable attractions orfirst travel lodge in the area, Polly Wood’s
choose to visit one for a unique day trip!cabin. Peaks of Otter also features a picnic area and
Humpback Rocks is an 800 acre park with variousrestaurant, campground and lodge, and a 24 acre
hiking and bicycling opportunities. The visitor center islake, so bring your Coleman inflatable kayak.
located at milepost 5.8 and features a working 19thVirginia’s Explore Park, located just off MP
century Appalachian farmstead. Boating access is115.1, is a cultural attraction with living history
available at nearby Sherando Lake.demonstrations, a restaurant, and a variety of
The Stonewall Jackson House offers guided tours ofoutdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and
the confederate general’s home. There arekayaking.
also lush gardens, an informative museum, and small