1Blue Ridge Parkway – Virginia and North Carolina
Though the Blue Ridge Parkway is popular in peak seasons, the off-peak times reveal a quiet solitude rarely seen on this 469-mile mountain road. Winding through the Appalachian Mountains with minimal commercial development, the route provides spectacular scenery with lush forests, misty hills, and valleys. Fall and early spring are particularly tranquil, when travelers can experience quiet scenic overlooks and the gentle sounds of the forest, free from the usual crowds.
