As it passes through southwestern Virginia, this scenic drive follows the mountain crests of the Blue Ridge, offering sweeping views of mountains and valleys, split-rail fences, colorful spring wildflowers and fall foliage, wildlife and waterfalls. Along the way are numerous picnic sites, campgrounds, hiking trails and historic sites. The Parkway is ranked “America’s most scenic drive.” See visitor center staff Read more...

Tuggle’s Gap Roadside Inn was founded in 1938 as a small shop on the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in anticipation of the Blue Ridge Parkway being constructed on its from doorstep. In 2021 major renovations on the vintage property were started by the new owners and today Tuggle’s Gap Roadside Inn is Virginia’s only classic boutique lodging on Read more...

This trail starts easy at the entrance to the Rocky Knob campground around milepost 167 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Then the trail descends over three miles into the backcountry camping area in the bottom of the gorge. The strenuous and rugged nature of the trail reveal part of the reason this pathway was given National Recreational Trail status. Also, Read more...