• Image of beautiful sunrise over blue misty mountains.

    Blue Ridge

    National Heritage Area North Carolina

Operating Hours & Seasons

The mild, four-season climate of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area attracts visitors year-round.

Did You Know?

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The most visited National Park lands in the country are the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, world-renowned for its biodiversity, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, America's longest scenic highway.  Both are partially located within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.