Parkway Neighbors

As sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina remain closed for Hurricane Helene recovery projects, the Parkway's neighboring communities are open and ready for visitors. For generations, the Parkway's neighboring communities have played a critical role in the Parkway experience. These communities tell the stories of history and culture of the southern appalachain region. This map shows what's accessible now and highlights local communities for you to explore. Follow the links to learn more about things to do and see in each community.

From North to South:

• Mount Airy, NC - Visit Mount Airy | Mayberry, NC

• Sparta, NC - Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce | Home

• Wilkesboro, NC - Wilkesboro, NC - Hotels, Music, Food, Things to Do

• West Jefferson, NC - VisitWestJefferson

• Boone, NC - https://www.exploreboone.com

• Blowing Rock, NC - Blowing Rock NC ⋆ Blowing Rock, NC

• Linville, NC – Avery County Chamber of Commerce – Home of the Annual Woolly Worm Festival and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Linville Falls, NC – Burke County Tourism | Restaurants, Things to Do, & Lodging | Morganton, NC

• Spruce Pine, NC – https://www.discoversprucepinenc.com

• Little Switzerland, NC - Destination McDowell | Things to Do | Official Travel Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains & NC Foothills | Destination McDowell

• Burnsville, NC - Explore Burnsville | Tourism | Burnsville, NC

• Old Fort, NC - Destination McDowell | Things to Do | Official Travel Guide to the Blue Ridge Mountains & NC Foothills | Destination McDowell

• Black Mountain, NC - Things to Do, Where to Eat, Drinks, Music | Visit Black Mountain

• Asheville, NC - Explore Asheville | Things to Do, Events, & Hotels | Asheville, NC's Official Travel Site

• Waynesville, NC - Downtown Waynesville – Appalachian True

• Maggie Valley, NC - Maggie Valley, North Carolina

• Sylva, NC - Tourism - Town of Sylva

• Cherokee, NC - Visit Cherokee, NC - Home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Discover more in North Carolina:

About BRPA - Blue Ridge Parkway
https://www.visitnc.com