The Blue Ridge runs from northern Virginia through the Carolinas into north Georgia. Pick a region below to see what is there, then find a rental close by.
The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are slow roads built for looking. Pull-offs and overlooks let you stop whenever the view calls for it.
Shenandoah National Park, VA · Shenandoah and Central Virginia
Skyline Drive is a slow road along the ridge of Shenandoah National Park, with overlooks every few miles and trailheads along the way. It is especially popular in October when the leaves turn. An entrance fee applies, and the road can close in winter weather.
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Bedford, VA · Roanoke and Southwest Virginia
A recreation area on the Blue Ridge Parkway with a small lake at the base of Sharp Top and trails to summit views. There is a lodge and a visitor center, with seasonal hours. Phone shown is the Parkway's main number.
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Meadows of Dan, VA · Roanoke and Southwest Virginia
An old water-powered gristmill beside the Blue Ridge Parkway near Meadows of Dan, with a mill pond and a trail past other historic buildings. A restaurant serves meals in season. Phone shown is the Parkway's main number.
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Linville, NC · NC High Country
A nonprofit nature park with the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hiking trails and wildlife habitats. The summit area is often windy and cooler than the valleys. Admission is charged at the entrance.
Linville, NC · NC High Country
A curving concrete bridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway that winds around the side of Grandfather Mountain. A short paved path from the visitor center gets you underneath for views of the bridge. Phone shown is the Parkway's main number.
Linville Falls, NC · NC High Country
A multi-tiered waterfall at the head of Linville Gorge, with short trails to several overlooks. The visitor center and trailhead are off a spur road from the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 316. Phone shown is the Parkway's main number.
Burnsville, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
The park around the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, with an observation platform near the summit. The road reaches close to the top, and the weather is often cold and cloudy. Check the park's website for current status.
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Asheville, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
A high, open area on the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville with short trails, a visitor center and views. Rhododendrons bloom here in June. Phone shown is the Parkway's main number.
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Chimney Rock, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
A tall granite spire above Lake Lure with a walk and stairs to the top and a trail to a waterfall. Entry may require a timed ticket in busy periods, so check the park's website.
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Waynesville, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
A high-elevation valley off the Blue Ridge Parkway with waterfalls, open meadows and blueberry bushes. It is popular in all seasons, so expect a full parking lot on nice days. Phone shown is the Parkway's main number.
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Highlands, NC · Asheville and Southern NC Mountains
Two plateau towns in the southern mountains known for waterfalls, upscale shops and cool summers. Whitewater Falls, one of the taller waterfalls in the East, is reached by a short paved path from a parking area.
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Townsend, TN · Great Smoky Mountains
A broad valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an 11-mile one-way loop road past old cabins, churches and farms. Deer and other wildlife are often seen. The loop can be crowded, and the road is closed to cars on some mornings in season. Phone shown is the park's main number.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Great Smoky Mountains
The highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with a paved, uphill walk to an observation tower. The access road is closed in winter, usually from December through March. Phone shown is the park's main number.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Great Smoky Mountains
A mountain pass on the main road across Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the state line between Tennessee and North Carolina. The overlook has long views and the Appalachian Trail crosses here. Phone shown is the park's main number.
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Gatlinburg, TN · Great Smoky Mountains
A mountaintop attraction above downtown Gatlinburg, reached by a lift, with a treetop walk, a suspension bridge and shops. It offers broad views of the surrounding mountains.
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Bryson City, NC · Great Smoky Mountains
Excursion trains leave from the depot in Bryson City for trips along the Tuckasegee River and through the Nantahala Gorge. Bryson City itself has shops and restaurants.
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Blue Ridge, GA · North Georgia Mountains
Excursion trains leave the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge for rides along the Toccoa River toward the Tennessee line. Fall color trips are especially popular, so book ahead.
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Hiawassee, GA · North Georgia Mountains
The highest point in Georgia, with a visitor center, an exhibit hall and an observation deck at the top. A paved trail climbs from the parking area, and a shuttle may run in busy seasons. It is operated by the Forest Service and charges a fee.
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Tallulah Falls, GA · North Georgia Mountains
A deep gorge with a suspension bridge across it, rim trails and overlooks. Permits are needed to hike to the floor, and are limited on many days.
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