Directions - Blue Ridge Parkway (U. S. National Park Service) The parkway connects Shenandoah National Park, near Waynesboro, VA (Milepost 0) with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near Cherokee, NC (Milepost 469) Asheville and Boone, NC and Roanoke, VA are the largest cities along the way
Over the Blue Ridge to Cherokee Territory | Explore Asheville Plan on a full day, pack a lunch drinks and fill the gas tank On a clear day take the time and travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Cherokee – approximately a three hour-drive of breathtaking beauty
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Blue Ridge Parkway Map These itineraries may help you imagine the activities or distance you can include in a day or weekend trip plus provide a few ideas for exploring the Parkway and surrounding communities
Accessing the Blue Ridge Parkway - National Parks Traveler At exit 74, take US 441 north to Cherokee From Cherokee, go 2 miles (3 km) to the Parkway access at milepost 469 1 Before you begin your trip, always check the park's website for any road status alerts or closures that might delay or even cancel where you want to go within the Blue Ridge Parkway Any questions?
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway: A Beginner’s Road Trip Guide Asheville to Cherokee (87 miles) makes a great day trip, with stops at Looking Glass Overlook, Graveyard Fields Overlook, and Waterrock Knob 3 Days: Drive half the Parkway Shenandoah to Blowing Rock or Blowing Rock to the Smokies are both manageable three-day trips