While the speed limit on the parkway is 45, I was worried to drive over 35 with the winding roads. Breath-taking views, take a picnic! Plan hours of driving, well worth it!

We drove between grandfather mountain and blowing rock NC Very pretty, lots of view spots. A camp ground , lake, tourist stop were all one this short trip. I suggest if you drive the parkway. Have plenty of gas, and know where you are going.be...More

Drove from Asheville to Mt. Mitchell. Craggy Gardens was a great stop, climbed up and picnicked in the cool air. Great road for us drivers, can be a little tedious for kids in back seats, but we pulled over at lookouts to break up trip,...More

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a great road trip. It does take some time to get down, but the views make up for it. There are many scenic overlooks and picnic areas along it. Also, check out some of the small towns that are near...More

Living within 2 hours of the BRP makes it so easy to make a day trip anytime. It doesn't matter which way you go there is always something to see and do. You can get off the parkway and visit any number of fun and...More

I picked up a car in Atlanta and drove the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline Drive to the end and then continued on to DC. Both drives were phenomenal. Every corner you turned there was a new and more stunning view than the last....More

The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the jewels of the National Park Service, but it's in need of better maintenance and management. Many scenic overlooks are overgrown and useless. The campgrounds are dated and in need of the basics, showers and WiFi, for example....More

A quaint car camping location. the sites vary in size based on your type of reservation. You may have to walk some for water but each campsite is equipped with a bear vault, there are showers and indoor plumbing. The tent sites, depending on location,...More

One of the most beautiful places in the world. Not only did we learn about the history of the Cherokee Nation but we saw some of the most beautiful, breathtaking scenery ever. We stopped at almost every overlook so didn't drive many miles but every...More

I just rode the Parkway, and on a motorcycle, you can really enjoy the ride. The views are fabulous and the road is in great condition. The speed limit on the Parkway is 45 mph, and no need to exceed that if you are there...More