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The Blue Ridge Parkway Association, founded 50 years ago, is a non-profit organization comprised of businesses serving visitors along the scenic corridor of the Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the tri-state region of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. The Blue Ridge Parkway, the majestic highland boulevard connecting the Shenandoahs to the Smokies, is America's most popular national park. Blue Ridge Parkway Association members work together to offer more than 22 million annual visitors a broad range of family entertainment, recreation, shopping, lodging, dining and support services in communities along the scenic corridor's 700 mile length. Visitors understand that being a Blue Ridge Parkway Association member means a clear and durable commitment to the traveler's needs, season after season. They respond by coming back . . and by telling their friendsVisit our website to see our on-line directory by milepost!

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Colburn Earth Science Museum

The Colburn Earth Science Museum fosters an appreciation of the Earth and its mineral resources through exhibits, educational programming and the collection and care of specimens. Come explore Asheville'

Asheville, NC Museums

Southern Waterways

Self-guided quiet-water river float trips through Biltmore Estate property in canoes, rafts or kayaks. Fun for all ages as young as 2 years old. Volleyball and riverside picnic facilities are available. Camping riverside now available, tubing also available. Easy highway access off I-240

Asheville, NC Businesses


French Broad River

Buncombe, Transylvania and Madison counties offer 116 miles of scenic river perfect for whitewater activities. Local outfitters: French Broad Rafting Co., 800/570-7238; Southern Waterways, 800/849-1970; Zippy Boat Works, 828/684-5107

Asheville, NC Businesses


Things to do near Asheville, NC

New River General Store

Experience the mountains as they were, at New River General Store. Stroll along the banks of the New River, then step back in...

The Croft

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Newfound Lodge

Underwent a facelift in 1998. Entire two story motel is riverside. Conveniently located next to restaurants, shops and attr...

Adventurous Fast River Rafts

Adventurous class 111 Whitewater rafting trips on the Nantahala river. Half-day and full-day trips available. Guided or self-...

Parkway Cafe

Shoppes on the Parkway. Open year round serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 9am-9pm, Sunday 12 noon-6pm. Winter hours may ...