| cenic Blue Ridge Parkway travels over 469 miles of | | | | gift 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 panoramic | | | | Just 15 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP |
| overlooks, picnic areas, and several campgrounds to | | | | 63.7 is The Natural Bridge, one of the seven natural |
| accommodate both trailers and tents. The Blue Ridge | | | | wonders of the world. Aside from this wondrous |
| Parkway also offers more than one hundred hiking | | | | sight, there is a nature park, a variety of peculiar |
| trails, as well as access to larger trail systems like the | | | | museums, and a living village displaying the life of |
| 2000 mile long Appalachian Trail and the 900 mile | | | | Indians 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 and | | | | Peaks of Otter is a 5000 acre park between MP 84 |
| live demonstrations of a forgotten life in the | | | | and MP 87 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by |
| Appalachians. There are also many other attractions | | | | the Jefferson National Forest, this parkway attraction |
| along the Blue Ridge Parkway that are fun for the | | | | provides a variety of hiking trails. Visitors can see live |
| entire family. Plan a weekend camping adventure and | | | | interpretations at the old Johnson Farm and view the |
| enjoy a few of these memorable attractions or | | | | first 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 various | | | | restaurant, campground and lodge, and a 24 acre |
| hiking and bicycling opportunities. The visitor center is | | | | lake, so bring your Coleman inflatable kayak. |
| located at milepost 5.8 and features a working 19th | | | | Virginia’s Explore Park, located just off MP |
| century Appalachian farmstead. Boating access is | | | | 115.1, 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 of | | | | outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and |
| the confederate general’s home. There are | | | | kayaking. |
| also lush gardens, an informative museum, and small | | | | |