Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips - Lonely Planet

Discover the freedom of the open road with Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips. We’ve selected four amazing road trips through Blue Ridge Parkway, from three-day escapes to five-day adventures, and packed them full of expert advice and inspirational suggestions. Whether you want to watch the best sunset east of the Mississippi at Mt Mitchell State Park, or sample post-hike craft beer in Asheville, we’ve got the trip for you.

Get inspired with highlights, expert recommendations and gorgeous images
Discover even more with detours, walking routes and ways to link your road trips
Get around easily with colour maps, detailed directions and practical tips
Plus planning advice to help you pick the right route.

Coverage includes: Plan Your Trip, Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway: Virginia, Crooked Road, Blue Ridge Parkway: North Carolina, Richmond, Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park, Staunton, Lexington, Roanoke, Floyd, Galax, Abingdon, North Carolina, High Country, Asheville, Cherokee, Brevard, Pisgah National Forest, Bryson City, Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Charlotte, Winston-Salem.