Asheville Gateway (southern)
Asheville is the best base for southern BRP exploration
Best time
May-June (wildflowers), October (peak fall foliage)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 120
Safety for Black Travelers
The Blue Ridge Parkway is safe and scenic. Small mountain towns along the route are generally welcoming. The growing Black Outdoors movement has embraced this route.
Neighborhoods to Know
Roanoke VA (northern mid)
Mill Mountain Star, Virginia Museum of Transportation
Must-Visit Places
Linn Cove Viaduct
Engineering marvel hugging Grandfather Mountain — one of the most beautiful highway stretches in the US
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina/Virginia
Grandfather Mountain
Mile-high swinging bridge, nature museum, Highland Games in July
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina/Virginia
Mabry Mill
Most photographed site on the Parkway — 19th century grist mill
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina/Virginia
Humpback Rocks
Short but steep hike to stunning Shenandoah Valley overlook
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina/Virginia
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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