LASR.net Homepage




Menu

Blue Ridge Parkway


category : Parks
The 469-mile parkway intersects Asheville at US25, 70 and 74, and NC191. Craggy Gardens (MP 364, 25 miles north of Asheville) is an area with hiking trails, picnic sites and a visitors center. The Linn Cove Viaduct (MP 304) is an engineering marvel that wraps around Grandfather Mountain.




Address:
199 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828)298-0398
Our Website:www.nps.gov/blri/

Come visit us in Asheville, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events



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 Parks near Asheville, NC

Chimney Rock Park

Reach the top of a mountain near Asheville in about 30 seconds. That?s the time it takes to ride the 26-story elevator built ...

Nantahala National Forest

The Nantahala National Forest encompasses more than a half-million acres of pristine woodlands. Elevations from a high of 5,8...

Tom Johnson Rally Park

Large groups only! Mid Apr-Oct. RVs/campers. Food service (catering available), grills/tables, showers, propane, electric ...

Crouse Park

Town park features volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, walking trail, playground equipment for all ages, picnic area and Cr...