Upcoming Events Celebrate The Anniversary
- Hotel Floyd Concert Series
- Aug 12, 2010
Every Thursday (May-October) Hotel Floyd and Mitchell Music Co. will be hosting a “Live After 5 Concert Series" with bluegrass music, food, drink, and more! Learn more
- Parkway’s 75th Anniversary Festival
- Sep 10–12, 2010
The official 75th Anniversary celebration - a multi-day, multi-venue festival staged in and around Cumberland Knob, NC, where Parkway construction began on September 11, 1935. Learn more
- Groovin’ on Grayson
- Sep 10–,
Groovin on Grayson is a community event that provides a way for people to meet, mingle, listen to live music, and dance. Learn more
Did You Know?
The Blue Ridge Parkway boasts the most diverse range of flora and fauna in the entire National Park Service system. Photo by Ben Geer Keys
Communities in the Plateau Region
- Vinton, VA Milepost 112
- Vinton – a small town with big city advantages – beckons to folks who enjoy festivals; southern hospitality; good food; unique special events; and convenient, full-service shopping.
- Roanoke, VA Milepost 120
- Roanoke is the largest metropolitan area along the Blue Ridge Parkway and combines small-city charm with big-city amenities.
- Roanoke County, VA Milepost 121
- Roanoke is the largest metropolitan community on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, offering urban amenities while maintaining a tranquil mountain atmosphere.
- Smith Mountain Lake, VA Milepost 121
- At Smith Mountain Lake you'll find wonderful places and people.
- Town of New Castle/Craig County, VA Milepost 121
- Located in the Allegheny Mountains near Roanoke, Craig County is Virginia's gateway to the Western Highlands.
- Floyd County, VA Milepost 165
- From a mix of natural beauty and creative residents, Floyd County has slowly evolved from a primarily farming community into a popular destination for visitors seeking entertainment, fun, beauty, and…
- Village of Newbern in Pulaski County, VA Milepost 165
- Newbern began in 1810 when Adam Hance laid off the land and started building houses. He remained a true businessman and a Newbern family by living there.
- Martinsville-Henry County, VA Milepost 177
- Whatever the pursuit, Martinsville-Henry County has something special for you!
- Patrick County, VA Milepost 180
- Patrick County offers a high quality of life with clean roads and streams and an unhurried way of life rich in the tradition and the friendliness of mountain communities.
- Wytheville, VA Milepost 199
- Wytheville is a "Small Town with a BIG Experience" and when you discover all that Wytheville has to enjoy, you'll understand why.
- Carroll County, VA Milepost 199
- A wide range of outdoor activities, festivals, music, heritage, and arts and crafts await visitors to Carroll County, located in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Plateau Region.
- Fancy Gap, VA Milepost 199
- Originally called "Foggy Camp" by the Indians, Fancy Gap is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where heaven is a little closer.
- Hillsville, VA Milepost 199
- The many historic and outdoor opportunities in Hillsville make a visit here part of a true Blue Ridge Parkway experience.
- Mount Airy, NC Milepost 199
- Visit Andy Griffith's Hometown, the ideal American town that was the inspiration for Mayberry.
- Grayson County, VA Milepost 213
- Grayson County features the two highest points in Virginia.
- Galax, VA Milepost 215
- Nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Galax is close enough for a leisurely drive from several metropolitan areas but far enough to escape the toil and turmoil of urban living.
- Fries, VA Milepost 216
- The history and soul that define Fries transcend the original homes and buildings from bygone eras that still exist today as the town remains a strong player in a regional network for leisure and competitive…
