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Blue Ridge Parkway

North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles through the southern Appalachians, connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. It is the longest linear park in the United States.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is America's favorite scenic drive. It winds 469 miles through the Appalachians, connecting Shenandoah to the Smokies, with overlooks, hiking trails, and mountain towns the whole way.

Add Blue Ridge Parkway to a national parks road trip, plan a wider US road trip, or read the virtual road trip guide before you hit the road.

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What to see at Blue Ridge Parkway

Grandfather Mountain and Linville Gorge.
Mabry Mill, one of the most photographed spots on the parkway.
Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi.
Blue Ridge Music Center and mountain culture sites.

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