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Explore Park
The first stop along our tour, this state-run park has a visitor center with helpful staff and a gift shop featuring arts and crafts from...
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Peaks of Otter Lodge
This hotel is within sight of the Visitor Center. It is the only food and lodging available directly on the Parkway itself. Reservations are recommended...
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Thunder Ridge Overlook
One of the more popular overlooks along the Parkway, Thunder Ridge gives a panoramic view of the Anold Valley below. There is a stone platform...
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Sherando Lake
A true hidden gem just off of the parkway, Sherando lake features several outdoor activities. There is a beach, ideal for relaxing or playing in...
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Raven's Roost Overlook
Raven’s Roost is one of the most popular overlooks on this section of the Parkway. It should only take a few minutes for you to...
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Humpback Rocks Visitor Center
This is the final Visitor Center on our tour today, as well as the second-to-last stop. In addition to the museum exhibits, this is It...
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James River Visitors Center
This smaller Visitor Center is definitely worth the visit. For one thing, it is the lowest point on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. That’s right,...
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Yankee Horse Ridge Trailhead
There are two short walks at Yankee Horse Ridge Trailhead. One leads along the re-created tracks of an abandoned railroad, originally used to move timber...
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