Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Tour
About The Tour
On this tour, we’ll take you from Asheville to Blowing Rock, North Carolina, along 90 of the most scenic miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here you’ll find breathtaking views of mountain ranges fading into the horizon, high-elevation peaks with sweeping panoramic vistas, and close-up views of waterfalls and lakes. ...
Show MoreHere are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Wander through a colorful tapestry of wildflowers and stunning vistas at Craggy Gardens, a high-elevation gem on the Parkway.
• Reach new heights at Mount Mitchell, the East Coast's highest peak, boasting sweeping panoramas and a rich alpine ecosystem.
• Marvel at engineering harmony with nature as you drive along Linn Cove Viaduct, a masterpiece hugging the contours of Grandfather Mountain.
• Witness the sheer power of nature at Linville Falls, where cascading waters carve through the landscape, offering a captivating spectacle.
• Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Moses H. Cone at this memorial park, where trails and crafts converge in the heart of the Blue Ridge.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Asheville, NC, just north of the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and northeast of Blowing Rock, NC.
Time to complete: Full-day, 6-8+ hours
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Sample Tour Audio
Linville Caverns
Turn left for the Folk Art Center
REV Turn Left for Moses Cone Park
Tour Stops
Folk Art Center
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Mount Mitchell State Park
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
Linville Falls Visitor Center
Green Knob Lookout
Rough Ridge Lookout
Laurel Knob Overlook
Flat Rock
Linville Falls Hikes
Linville Caverns
Customer Reviews
Wimea canyon private guide
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Sra de Chico | 21 hours ago | iOSGreat Travel Tool
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Silicon Valley Realtor | 21 hours ago | iOSThe tour app was able to stay synced with our location even when we stopped for any amount of time.
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Seeing things! | 1 day ago | iOSused it while driving to and back from Road to Hana. Highly informative + the highlights (like food stops) were great!
Udit P | 2 days ago | AndroidBlue Ridge Parkway
Excellent narration!!
Tracker Dee | 2 days ago | iOSI keep using this app again and again
For 5 vacations now I’ve used this app for tours and love it. So informative and an easy way to see the sights.
Gatess | 2 days ago | iOSShaka Provided a Rich Experience—Big Bend Nat’l Park
There isn’t enough space to fit in all the benefits of Shaka Guide’s tour of Big Bend National Park. The GPS locator is accurate, and the narration is superb. Get ready for Park history, including but not limited to paleontology, geology, and land ownership. Stories of the past abound, interspersed with music that fits the topic and the period being talked about by the narrator. We learned so much more than any of the Parks’s 3 (very nice) Visitors Center could possibly teach us, plus, you learn while you’re touring—super efficient and entertaining! I cannot recommend Shaka Guide’s more heartily—regardless of which tour you choose.
Firstnten | 3 days ago | iOSWhere is the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville?
The Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville is a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville, NC to Blowing Rock, NC. It covers nearly 90 miles of “America’s favorite road trip.”
Show MoreWhere is the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville?
The Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville is a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville, NC to Blowing Rock, NC. It covers nearly 90 miles of “America’s favorite road trip.”
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Fall?
Fall is a wonderful time to experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville and beyond. The foliage comes alive in hues of yellow, orange, and red making it a prime spot for leaf peeping!
Show MoreBlue Ridge Parkway Asheville Fall?
Fall is a wonderful time to experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville and beyond. The foliage comes alive in hues of yellow, orange, and red making it a prime spot for leaf peeping!
What Mile Marker is Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Asheville is located near Mile Marker 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it a convenient point for those traveling the scenic highway to explore the city and its surroundings.
Show MoreWhat Mile Marker is Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Asheville is located near Mile Marker 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it a convenient point for those traveling the scenic highway to explore the city and its surroundings.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
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