Did You Know?
Parkway construction began in September of 1935 at Cumberland Knob near the North Carolina and Virginia state line (at Milepost 217.5). Photo from NPS Archives
Another beautiful fall afternoon in the Buffalo Community of Ashe County with a view of Three Top Mountain Photo by Kim Hadley
Location
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Ashe County Chamber and Visitor Center
West Jefferson, North Carolina
336.846.9550
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http://www.ashechamber.com
Near milepost 261
Embark on an adventure to a place where artists find inspiration, nature lovers find serenity, and children young and old find their smiles.
Gently float down the New River, one of the world’s oldest rivers, or hike to ancient altitudes that lift your spirits. Take a creative journey in our Arts District, where more than 15 galleries, plus dozens of shops and restaurants, await you.
Tour the Churches of the Frescoes, where one artist’s sacred vision has become a part of the walls. Dance, sing, and lose yourself in the Americana ambiance of our jamborees and general stores.
When the day is done, curl up in a cozy cabin, beautiful bed and breakfast, or a myriad of motels and campgrounds, where the sounds of crickets and owls sing you to sleep.
Discover the Ashe County Experience!!
The Blue Ridge Parkway borders Ashe County for 20 miles from milepost 255 to milepost 275. During Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, the construction of the Parkway provided much-needed employment for the depressed region of our county and surrounding counties.
The Northwest Trading Post at milepost 259 has offered local craftsmen an outlet in which to sell their art, homemade crafts, baked goods, and antiques in one magical historic venue.
Many Parkway travelers venture into our county’s unique communities and townships where they are greeted with small town charm, hospitality, local arts and crafts, and get a feeling of being in “God’s Country.”
How We're Doing Our Part
Ashe County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is located in the heart of downtown West Jefferson, where we offer itineraries, historic walking maps, Blue Ridge Parkway maps, directory and travel planner, as well as information on the attractions and culture of the area.
