Saturday June 28 through Saturday July 5th (Maybe Sunday Jul 6th)
Our basic plan is to stay
- Two Nights at the South End of the BRP
- Two Nights in the Middle of the BRP
- Two Nights in Shenandoah National Park at the end of the BRP
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Overnight |
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Sat Jun 28 |
Arrive at Pisgah Inn The Pisgah Inn is at mile 410, about 50 miles from the southern end of the Parkway and will be our base of operations for two days (Sunday & Monday). On Tuesday, we'll be end the day near Mount Airy, for you Andy Griffith fans, that's Mayberry |
Optional Arrival Night |
Your Own Choice |
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Sun Jun 29 Mile 469 |
10:00 AM Driver's Meeting
Cherokee, NC Check out possible brochures on Smoky Mtns., Lake Lure, Chimney Rock |
We'll meet at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Look for a lot of roadsters |
Pisgah Inn |
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Sun. Jun 29 461 |
Big Witch overlook |
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Sun. Jun 29 Mile 458 |
Heintooga Ridge Rd. Spur to Mile High Overlook. Great Smoky Mtns. |
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Sun. Jun 29 Mile 455 |
5 miles east to Maggie Valley Wheels through time museum Waynesville NC Ghost town
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Sun. Jun 29 Mile 451 |
Waterrock Knob Parking Overlook |
4 state view including fine panorama of the Great Smoky Mtns. |
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Sun. Jun 29 Mile 443 |
Great Smoky Mtn. Railroad Dogwood Crafters Balsam Mountain Inn
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Balsam Mountain Inn Has a hall gallery presenting local artist and artisans work |
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Sun Jun 29 Mile 431 |
Richland Balsam Overlook Photo Opp Haywood-Jackson Overlook 1 ½ mile self guided loop trail to summit of Richland Balsam |
Highest point on BRP Alt. 6,047 |
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Sun Jun 29 Mile 408 |
Mount Pisgah Peak of the Parkway Elevation 5,000 ft |
Dinner at Pisgah Inn |
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Mon. Jun 30
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Breakfast at 8:00? Biltmore Estate The North Carolina Arboretum |
We have options Hiking, museums, arboretum |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 384 |
Chimney Rock Bat Cave, Gerton, and Lake Lure. Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters World-class Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, museums, planetarium, historical landmarks etc. |
Chimney Rock has an incredible 75 mile view and a 26 story elevator inside the mountain for snack bar and grill. Gaston County NC |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 382 |
Black Mountain 10 miles East Town Hardware & General Store Southern Highland Folk Art Center Daily 9-5 with extended hours in summer |
THGS has 3 historic building full of old-fashioned tools, toys and harwares. Folk Art Center has craft sales, demonstrations and interpretive talks |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 376 |
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site Possible lunch option The Weaverville Milling Company Gourmet dining in an old grist mill |
NC’s Civil War Governor. Pioneer exhibits |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 367 |
Craggy Gardens Visitors Center Mid to late June is prime viewing time for the pink and purple blooms of Catawba Rhododendrons |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 355 |
NC 128 to Mount Mitchell State Park Highest Point in Eastern U.S.A. (I guess the other one is the highest on the parkway) Observation tower, Natural History Museum |
6053 ft. |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 339 |
Crabtree Meadows 250 acres, Hiking, picnic area, comfort station, drinking water and 40 minute walk to Crabtree Falls |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 334 |
Emerald Village Gem mining in a real mine. Underground museum, waterfall and shops Little Switzerland Book Exchange Over 100,000 used and new books in a charming European atmosphere. |
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Mon Jun 30 Mile 331 |
Gem Mountain Blue Ridge Soap Shed Museum of North Carolina Mineral Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail |
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Tue Jul 1 |
CHECK OUT OF PISGAH INN |
We'll stay in the Mt Airy area for a couple of days touring Andy Griffith's Mayberry and of course some beautiful scenery, etc. |
Hampton Inn |
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Tue Jul 1 Mile 320 |
Chestoa View Fine view from many vertical cliffs on Humpback Mountain |
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Tue Jul 1 Mile 317 |
Linville Caverns North Carolina only show caverns
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Tue Jul 1 Mile 305 |
Grandfather Mountain Take a thrilling walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge Meet bears and cubs, otters, eagles, cougars and deer form up close, in natural habitats
Banner Elk Winery &
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Possible lunch options |
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Tue Jul 1 Mile 292 |
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park 3,600 acres Many miles of horse and carriage trails Blowing Rock Known as the “Crown of the Blue Ridge” Prevailing winds return light objects thrown over the void Mystery Hill |
Check out the virtual Blue Ridge |
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Tue Jul 1 Mile 276 |
Old Salem Restored 18th-19th century town (15 bldgs) Greensboro, NC Wet and Wild Water Park Wilkesboro, NC 20 miles southeast of parway wine tasting, hiking, canoing etc. |
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Wed Jul 2 272 |
E.B. Jeffress Park
picnic area, comfort station, trail to Cascades |
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Wed Jul 2 261 |
Mountain Aire Golf Club |
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Wed Jul 2 258 |
Glendale Springs, NC Zaloo's Canoes Greenhouse Crafts Shop Northwest Trading Post 336-982-2543 World Famous Frescoes
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Wed Jul 2
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Thistle Meadow Winery Taste 44 wines If lost call 1-800-233-1505 |
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Wed Jul 2
238 |
Doughton Park, 7000 acres Drinking water, 30 miles of trail Picturesque Brinegar Cabin Visit Wildcat Rocks (MP 241) to visit Caudill House |
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Wed Jul 2
216 |
NC – VA State Line Alt. 2,547 Bristal VA/TN – Bristol Caverns Wytheville, VA Big Walker Lookout Observation tower, hiking, shops |
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Blue Ridge Music Center They have things scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd
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Wed Jul 2 199
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Visit Mayberry Limousine Winery Tour? Shelton Vineyards and Cheeses Round Peak Vineyards & Winery
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Hampton Inn |
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Thu Jul 3 188 |
Danville, VA AAF Tank Museum, Riverwalk Trail, Old 97 Mural, Civil War Sites Groundhog Mountain Parking Overlook Observation tower, 360 degree view |
Orchard Gap Mkt & Deli Lunch idea? MP 193.5 |
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Thu Jul 3 Fri Jul 4 |
Check into Skylands Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. We have made a 10 room block valid till May 8.
Call 1-800-999-4714 and Book with Code
2E615N
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www.visitshenandoah.com
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We will tour Shenandoah by car and on foot! Should be a great couple of days! |
