Blue Ridge Parkway: Quick & Dirty Guide

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile road that runs from Virginia to North Carolina—connecting the Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This stretch of highway that follows the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for an amazing road trip.

The Blue Ridge Mountains is slow-travel country with a 45 mph speed limit on the parkway. So, kick off your shoes, stick your feet on the dash, and enjoy the journey. This guide is a five-day suggested itinerary for driving the southern half, the North Carolina side, of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Your instant-download Quick & Dirty Guide includes:

• 5-day itinerary for a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip

• Best places to stay along the route

• Best places to eat along the route

• Hiking recommendations

• Downloadable Google Map

• Appalachia-themed Spotify + Apple Music Playlist

• Packing list