Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway Tours and Tickets

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America’s most scenic road trips—a slow-paced drive through the connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the south to Shenandoah National Park in the north. Along the way, find stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the parkway’s namesake: the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Carla_H, Nov 2023
Wonderful!
The scenic driving tour with David was the highlight of our vacation in Asheville! David is very knowledgeable and took us to many stops along the Blue Ridge Parkway for great pictures! If ever in the area again, would absolutely book.with him again!
Dalton_W, Sep 2023
Blue Ridge Parkway self guided tour
Wow! This app works as advertised. The experience was exactly what we were hoping for. We had a great experience navigating the Blue Ridge Parkway with a onboard guide. Great timely information with nice Indian based music. It resulted in a fabulous site seeing tour at our pace. Definitely make sure you download the app in advance and active "offline" mode. For the price it's an incredible value resulting in a wonderful experience.
Julie_C, Nov 2023
Gorgeous sights
Our guide Niko was excellent, very knowledgeable, loved the trails he took us on annd also saw beautiful waterfalls.
Rachel_F, Nov 2023
Beautiful Tour, Knowledgable Guide!
Thank you for providing such a memorable experience during our babymoon! The mountains are beautiful and your knowledge of the region and surrounding areas made for such an interested ride/tour!
People Also Ask
Q:What is the best time of year to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway?
A:The best time of year to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway is during the leaf-peeping season in the fall. The leaves typically begin to change color in early October and peak in a beautiful display of yellows, reds, and oranges mid to late month, depending on the elevation.
Q:How much does it cost to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway?
A:The Blue Ridge Parkway is free to drive. Outside of closures due to snow or ice, the All-American Road that runs from Virginia all the way to North Carolina is always open to the public and requires no entrance fees. However, campgrounds along the parkway charge fees for overnight stays.
Q:Where is the best place to start the Blue Ridge Parkway?
A:The best place to start the Blue Ridge Parkway depends on which access point is closest to you. The route runs some 470 miles (760 kilometers) from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, and there are convenient starting points near Charlottesville, Roanoke, and Asheville.
Q:How long do you need at the Blue Ridge Parkway?
A:How long you need at the Blue Ridge Parkway really depends—to drive most (or all) of the roadway from Virginia to North Carolina, you need about 2–3 days, but you can see sections near larger towns, such as Asheville and Charlottesville, in just 2–4 hours.
Q:Is Blue Ridge Parkway walkable?
A:No, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic motorway—officially a National Parkway and All-American Road—and is meant for driving. But it’s also followed by a network of loosely connected trails through Forest Service and private land from Virginia to North Carolina. There are also many trailheads along the parkway.
Q:What is the most photographed place on the Blue Ridge?
A:The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most scenic places in the US. While it's difficult to say which is the most photographed area, Mabry Mill, the Craggy Gardens, and Grandfather Mountain (one of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge Mountains) are among the most photographed by travelers.