Spring 2011 - the blue ridge digest

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Blue Ridge & Great Smoky
Mountains
SPRING/
SUMMER
2011
The Great Race
Behind the Scenes
at Grandfather
Mountain
Lost Art Found
in Asheville
the most widely distributed travel publication in the mountains
Discovering treasures on Main Street.
Stopping for a picnic along the Parkway.
Sipping sweet tea by the lake.
It’s a Blue Ridge Day.
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So many ways to enjoy a perfect Blue Ridge Day.
Salem Fair
888.VASALEM
www.salemfair.com
Historic Roanoke City Market
540.342.2028
www.downtownroanoke.org
Vinton Farmers’ Market
540.983.0613
www.vintonva.gov
Smith Mountain Lake
800.676.8203
www.visitsmithmountainlake.com
Franklin County Commerce
& Leisure Services
540.483.9293
www.visitfranklincountyva.org
Virginia Museum
of Transportation
540.342.5670
www.vmt.org
Salem Red Sox
540.389.3333
www.salemsox.com
Taubman Museum of Art
540.342.5760
www.taubmanmuseum.org
Dixie Caverns
540.380.2085
www.dixiecaverns.com
Holiday Inn Tanglewood
540.774.4400
www.holidayinn.com/roatanglewood
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The Blue Ridge
Digest
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
The Great Smoky Mountains
Railroad
W
ith 53 miles of track,
2 tunnels and 25
bridges, the Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a variety of excursions that
explore the amazing landscape of
Western North Carolina. With the
romance and mystique of an era
gone by, guests on-board the Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad will
enjoy scenic train journeys across
fertile valleys and through river
gorges in a spectacular region
near The Great Smoky Mountains.
This section of Western North
Carolina offers a wide array of
ever changing vegetation and
fantastic landscapes. Dating
back to the 1800's and located
on the south side of the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park,
the Murphy Branch allowed
access to one of the most remote
and beautiful places in the
world. You can learn about
the rich history by visiting
www.gsmr.com/about/history.
php for additional information
and historical photographs!
You also can view at http://
gsrj.com/greatsmokeypremium.
html by selecting the movie
photo icon to view an exciting
segment on Great Scenic Railway
Journeys with Robert Van Camp.
The Great Smoky Mountains
Railroad departs from Bryson City
- Schedules, Rates & Upgrades
can be found at www.gsmr.
com You can complete your
experience by staying in a well
appointed Presidential Suite
overlooking the historic Bryson
City Depot or ride the train and
raft a river all in one day! A
train and rafting combination
departs daily from Bryson City.
You can ride the Nantahala
Gorge Excursion and whitewater
raft the full length of the popular
Nantahala River. This is a great
trip for families wanting to experience the full adventure of
the mountains! Call for details
or reserve online with Wildwater Adventure Centers at:
www.wildwateradventurecenters.com
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Human nature, too. Re-charge.
Re-connect. Expand your horizons.
Enjoy a new perspective on life.
And prepare to be elevated.
25 mi. SE of Asheville in Chimney Rock, NC
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GRANDFATHER
MOUNTAIN
HIGHLAND JULY 7-10
GAMES
The Grandfather Games are
considered America’s grandest
Games because of the spectacular
mountain setting that is so
reminiscent of Scotland.
T
he 56th Annual Grandfather
Mountain Highland Games
and Gathering of Scottish
Clans brings the color of 150
tartan plaids and the
clamor
of half
a dozen
bagpipe
bands to
the North
Carolina
Highlands
Thursday
through
Sunday,
July 7-10.
The
deep blue peaks of 5,946 foot
Grandfather Mountain tower above
a grassy green meadow ringed by
160 red, blue, yellow and green
striped tents. The color is augmented by thousands of Scots luxuriously costumed in tartan plaids,
and the energy is amplified by
band parades; piping, drumming
and harp competitions; sheep
the sounds of bagpipes and kettle
herding demonstrations by Scottish
drums echoing across the moor.
border collies and concerts featurThe Highland Games begin
ing a wide variety of Celtic music.
Thursday afternoon, July 7, with a
On Friday night, the Celtic Jam
piping
highlights traditional and contemconcert,
porary Celtic music at MacRae
sheep
Meadows and on Saturday night
herding
the Celtic Rock Concert serves up
exhibiencore performances from some
tion, the of the higher energy bands.
running
Adult tickets are $15 Thursday,
of “The
$20 Friday, $30 Saturday and $15
Bear,”
Sunday. Tickets are $5 each day
and the for children ages 5-12 with children
opening under five free. Tickets are availceremo- able at the field on the day of the
nies.
event. Events off of the mountain
Many
are also scheduled and ticket prices
people choose to bring a picfor those vary by event. For more
nic dinner or buy food concesinformation call 828-733-1333 or
sions at the Meadows to enjoy
visit online at www.gmhg.org.
during the evening events.
For lodging and other travel
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
information, contact North Carolina
are filled with competition in heavy- High Country Host at 800-438weight Scottish athletic events; high- 7500 or www.mountainsofnc.com.
land dancing competition; bagpipe
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Blue Ridge Digest
Blue Ridge & Great Smoky
Blue
Ridge Digest.
Mountains
P.O. Box 1758
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: (828) 667-1607
www.blueridgedigest.com
All articles and information supplied are
printed accurately to the best knowledge of the
management. The Blue Ridge Digest is not
responsible for errors beyond its control.
THANKS TO THE BLUE RIDGE
PARKWAY ASSOCIATION
FOR THE USE OF THEIR
CENTER-SPREAD MAP
Publisher: Thomas Hardy
Design: Imagewerks Productions
Need good design? Call (828) 681-8029
Production Assistant: Beth Gilbert
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Welcome to the
Mountains!
Thank you for making your vacation
an All-American experience in the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain area.
Your vacation dollars go further on
U.S. soil and by spending time in
the mountains, you not only benefit
communities and businesses in
your own back yard, but avoid
flight delays and exchange rates.
Now more than ever, Americans are
looking for ways to stretch their
dollars, spend time with family and
friends, reconnect to the wonders of
the natural world, and, if only for a
moment, take a breath of fresh air.
The time you spend in the Blue
Ridge Mountain area will provide
all of this and more: go whitewater
rafting, experience historic and
cultural sites, find unique shopping
areas, take a hike, taste delicious
local foods, and just breathe the
clean mountain air. Hopefully this
issue of the Blue Ridge Digest will
be an aid in planning your trip
and a keepsake to remember your
vacation in the mountains.
Enjoy your stay!
Cover photograph by:
Christine Anderson
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
The Blue Ridge Digest
Wytheville:
A Town of History, Heart, and Beauty
W
ytheville is a small town
with a big experience.
With Broadway style
shows, shopping, historic museums
and an animal park, there is something to entertain the entire family!
Downtown Wytheville offers unique
shopping and dining experiences.
The bright colorful entrance of The
Farmer’s Daughter gives you a
glimpse of the one of a kind experience this downtown boutique offers.
On Saturday, June 4, a reenactment of the first formal military
act in the area will occur at the
Homestead Museum adjacent to
the Regional Visitors Center. The
re-enactment will demonstrate the
transformation of the Wythe Gray’s
to the 4th Virginia Infantry of
Company A. Beginning at daylight
on Saturday, drill and practices will
take place to show how the men
prepared for battle. A cook will
be preparing meals for the troops
with foods that would have been
available during the time of the Civil
War. While in the area, visit the five
Civil War markers located in Wythe
County describing Toland’s Raid.
Mark your calendars now
for June 18-25, 2011 and join
Wytheville in celebrating the
annual Chautauqua Festival. Enjoy
workshops for adults in cooking,
knitting, and boxing, as well as story
times, tea parties and scavenger
hunts for the children. While
relaxing to nightly entertainment,
grab a bite to eat from the multiple
food vendors. Choose from
Chinese, pizza, Greek and of
course, the sweet stuff! Two days
of the festival are devoted to a craft
show with local and regional crafters
displaying their craftsmanship in
wood furniture, jewelry, candles,
and a variety of other type items.
The eight-day festival is jam packed
with exciting things to do! You
will not want to miss a thing!
Wytheville presents the 2011
“After Hours” Summer Concert Series
on the first Friday of each month.
Listen for the waves as you sing and
dance to the beach music in Wither’s
Park. The Pleasant Hill Farm offers
Red Barn Bluegrass music every
Friday night, spring to fall. Start
steppin’ as you get up and get down
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to the country, bluegrass, beach and
gospel music bands. For the fifth
year, West Wind Winery presents
their “First Summer Saturday’s
Concert.” On the first Saturday
evening of each month bands
perform different types of music,
such as Motown,
oldies, jazz and
blues. Enjoy this
entertainment with
a glass of West
Wind’s family
crafted wine. On
July 4, “Josiah’s
GrahamFest,” a
musical event located at the Major
Graham’s Mansion will take place.
Rock and roll, country, bluegrass and
beach music will be played on two
stages with fireworks to conclude the
evening. During the music, take a
tour of the historic, haunted grounds
of the mansion and Barn Beer and
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Wine Garden. Join local musicians
playing bluegrass, oldies, country
and gospel music Ms. Gerta’s House
of Music every Tuesday night! Friday
and Saturday nights are dedicated
to dancing to rock and roll and
country music and playing bingo.
Wytheville
is located in
the Blue Ridge
Mountains of
Southwest Virginia
on Interstates 77
and 81. Contact
the Wytheville
Convention
& Visitors Bureau for a free
information packet about the
area. Visit Wytheville’s website,
www.VisitWytheville.com, call
toll free, 877-347-8307 or stop
at the Regional Visitors Center by
following the blue Visitors Center
signs from any Wytheville exit.
PLENTY WILD.
And just civilized enough.
Black bears, otters, cougars, deer, even an
eagle. Experience them all in natural
settings at Grandfather Mountain —
without giving up the creature comforts.
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Ridge Living History Museum. Dave
Davis, Hickory Ridge Living History
Museum founder (1980), returned
Southern Appalachian Historical Association
in 2009 after years in another
career. The visitor now viewing the
museum will agree that Mr. Davis’s
expertise in historical construction
and an eye for landscape aesthetics has graced the site with an
aura of reverence for the past.
In 2010, visiting descendants of
one
cabin’s former inhabitants, Tom
This year the drama’s
and
Ellen Coffey, must have sensed
season runs June 17th
Dave’s diligence too, because they
through August 13th
stepped up to raise funds to repair
the Coffey cabin’s metal roof, damhe outdoor drama, Horn in
tion (SAHA). The show is the third
is a story of incredible bravery
aged during a 2009 ice storm. Famthe West, is produced midoldest in the nation – all three of
and hope amongst our founding
ily members also donated their skills
June through mid-August by
which are in the state of N.C. – and ancestors as they forged a way
in construction, while building supplinon-profit organization, Southern
is the first of such theaters to tell the for a new nation of democracy.
ers offered materials at considerable
Appalachian Historical Associatale of Revolutionary War days. It
What you may not know about
discount. The result was not only a
Horn in the West is
beautiful, new cedar shake shingle
that it has the imroof for the Coffey Cabin, but for
pressive distinction
two other cabins as well. Two others
of being the
are due to
only outdoor
get new roofs
drama to run
this year.
this many
Hickory
years conEnjoy
an
escape
to
the
mountains...
Ridge
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Saturday
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amazing.
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evening before
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After a day of adventure, come back to the
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mony to the young
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visitors to Hic
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terpreters clothed in
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year the drama’s
Phone: (828) 262-0020
Phone: 1-828-262-1234
Horn in the West ticket is not reseason runs June
quired for entrance to Hickory Ridge.
Our Boone, North
17th through August
The friendly, helpful
Carolina hotel offers all
For more information and to
staff at the Best Western
13th, every night
the comforts of home
Blue Ridge Plaza is ready
and office, including
buy tickets to Horn in the West,
except
Monday.
to ensure a fun-filled
free Wi-Fi, Fitness
memorable stay in Boone,
In preparation for visit www.horninthewest.com or
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breakfast.
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Reservations: 800-780-7234
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for the on-site Hickory nings (reservations required).
Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of
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Carroll County
Welcomes You!!!
L
ocated in the heart of the Blue
Ride Plateau and in the middle
of Virginia’s music heritage
trail “The Crooked Road”, we
are a region steeped in traditions: music, crafts, history, and
plenty of outdoor splendors.
Whether you are looking for
an adrenaline rush or escaping
the rush from the every day, there
is a destination awaiting you in
beautiful Carroll County, Virginia.
There are 36 miles of spectacular
scenery along the Blue Ridge
Parkway including some of the
most popular venues along all the
parkway; “Ground Hog
Mountain Overlook”,
“Orleana Puckett
Cabin”, “The Blue
Ridge Music Center”
just to name a few.
Exit off of the parkway
at MP 199.4 Fancy
Gap and head toward
the Town of Hillsville to experience
many more of Carroll County’s
Treasures: Southwest Virginia
Regional Farmers Market, Historic
Downtown Hillsville, The New River
Trail State Park, Crooked Creek
Fee Fishing and Wildlife area,
888-785-2781
It’sOurStyle.com
Carroll County Office of Tourism
Blue Ridge Plateau Regional Visitor Center
235 Farmers Market Dr. Hillsville, VA 24343
"Unto These Hills"
2011 Season
Dates: June
3 - August 13
Y
Outdoor Drama
CHEROKEE, NC
ou can feel an ever so slight
chill run up your spine. But it
is not from the mountain winds
shifting their direction in anticipation
of the coming dusk, it is from your
anticipation of the coming drama.
It is the same reaction visitors have
had since the first showing of "Unto
These Hills" nearly six million tickets
ago. But it is also very different
from the drama of days past. The
show today has been reconcepted
to better portray the unique story
of the Cherokee from a historical
perspective. The new play traces
the Cherokee people through the
aeons, through the zenith of their
power, through the heartbreak of the
Show starts at
7:30pm nightly,
closed on Sundays
Trail of Tears, finally ending, appropriately, in the present day, where
the Cherokee people, much like their
newly re-scripted drama, continue
to rewrite their place in the world. A
place based on traditional Cherokee
values and modern sensibilities.
To purchase tickets:
• Call 866.554.4557.
• Visit Cherokee Historical Assoc.
Box Office at 564 Tsali Blvd.,
across the street from the Museum
of the Cherokee Indian (off
Highway 441N) 9AM-4PM,
• Visit Mountainside Theatre
(during summer season
located at 688 Drama Road)
4:00pm until show time.
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The Devil’s Den
Nature Preserve and
many more treasures
await you in beautiful
Carroll County
Virginia where many
say “Visit for a day.
Stay for a lifetime.”
The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical
Gardens in Harrisonburg, VA invites the
public to step into a world of natural beauty
and serenity. Visitors can walk winding
woodland trails landscaped with Virginia
native plants and enhanced with botanical
gardens and wide expanses of lawns. The
arboretum offers a wide range of seasonally
appropriate educational and cultural events
on site throughout the year. Come appreciate
the beauty of nature, protected and captured
amidst the hustle and activity of the thriving
city of Harrisonburg and the pulse of campus
life at James Madison University. Learn about
environmental preservation and study one of
our most valuable resources: plants and trees.
Be a doer and volunteer, or be a dreamer
and spread a blanket on our lawns and
relax, or be any kind of visitor in between.
Open 365 days a year, free, dawn to dusk!
Phone (540) 568-3194
www.jmu.edu/arboretum
North
Carolina's
Only
Caverns!
LINVILLE
CAVERNS
Located on U.S. 221 between Linville and Marion, NC.
Just 3 1/2 miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Exit Milepost
317.4, turn left on U.S. 221 toward Linville Falls Village & Marion, NC
Avery County turns
1911-2011
It's a Para
de
As part of A
very County
's
Centennial
Celebration,
the
Centennial
Coalition is
planning
a "BIG" thre
e day even
t to
be held in o
ur county se
at of
Newland o
n July 29th,
30th,
and 31s. A
part of the
fe
st
ivities
will be a pa
rade on Sa
tu
rd
ay,
July 31st at
11a.m. Be
there!
Sunday closes the event
with the art
orth Carolina’s 100th and
festival and
last County, Avery County is
praise music.
celebrating its 100th birthday
Avery County is located in the
in 2011. And they are inviting everymajestic
northwest North Carolina High of North Carolina after the Declaraone to come celebrate their year long
Country. Avery was the last county
tion of Independence was signed.
calendar of events with the official kick
Avery County
off staring with the 100 day of Summer created in North
Carolina above
contains 247 square
event, where each day beginning June
3500 feet! It
miles or approximate4, with our Heritage Festival through
ly 152,300 acres of
the summer season our visitors will find was named after
Colonel Waightstill
land. Avery County
something on the calendar suggested
Avery of Moris bordered by
to do. The Grand Celebration event
ganton,
NC.
He
Tennessee from the
will take place in Newland, July 29,
served in the Revowest, and surrounded
30 and 31. Where the town will host
lutionary War from
by North Carolina
bands, mountain dance, story telling,
Mascots from Avery County festivals gather counties; Watauga,
a county wide parade on Saturday, art 1779 to 1781.
festival, quilt display, veterans program, He became the first at Grandfather Mountain’s Swinging Bridge Caldwell, Burke,
Attorney General
Mitchell, and McDowdog events and civil war re-enactment.
ell. Avery County is home to numerous
local attractions such as, the Blue Ridge
Enjoy a delicious
Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Pisgah
homemade breakfast
National Forest, Elk Falls, Linville Falls,
Linville Caverns, Linville Gorge, and
Sugar & Beech Mountain Ski Resorts.
Tourism is one of the leading industries in Avery County, generating around
$50 million in sales each year. Most of
this is in part to two ski resorts, Sugar
Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain
Elevation 5,506 ft. - Eastern America's
Highest Town, nine major golf resorts,
Grandfather Mountain, year round
outdoor activities, restaurant and lodgBeautiful scenic views
ing facilities throughout the county and
Christmas tree farms and other shrubbery business account for the county’s
second leading industry. Avery County
is known for its Fraser Fir trees and over
900 families are active in the business;
[email protected]
shipping trees all over the United States.
For more information about Avery
Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, mp 229
Rustic
cabin
also
County and their Centennial Celebra330 Shaw Lane
available
tion please visit www.averycounty.
Glade Valley, NC 28627
com or contact the Chamber of Com-
N
800-538-3508
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
July
2-3,
2011
BRING YOUR
THIRST AND
DANCING SHOES
TO FLOYD, VA
The Floyd Fandango Beer &
Wine Festival combines the best
of both worlds. That's right, Wine
Down the Music Trail and the
infamous Floyd Fandango will be
uniting forces this Festival season
for a stellar event. Featuring over
15 wineries from the VA and NC
regions and 10 of your favorite
microbrews along with amazing
entertainment, this is sure to be a
one-of-a-kind event! Festival will
take place at the beautiful festival
venue, Blue Cow Pavilion, which
is located at milepost 170.5 off
the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
Need more info? Log on to
www.floydfandango.com
merce at 1-800-972-2183 or email
to [email protected] The
Avery County Chamber of Commerce is located at the intersection
of Highway 105 & Highway 183
in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
Discover the
mountains of
Western North
Carolina!
Best
Hiking
Trails
Near Asheville, NC
E
Hikes waterfall Within
xperience the beauty of nature in
15 minutes of Asheville
mountains older than the North
* Asheville Urban Trail
American continent. Nestled in the
* Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Pisgah National Forest, Asheville offers
* Carolina Mountain Trail
* Mountains-to-Sea Trail
easy access to unlimited transcenden* Rattlesnake Lodge
tal experiences in the natural world.
* Riverside Cemetary
Listen to the chatter of birds as you relish
endless views from the highest ridgelines this
Hikes Within
side of the Mississippi River. Soak up the
* Black Balsam Knob
sounds and smells of dense life-filled forests,
* Craggy Gardens
find waterfalls and wade in shallow rivers.
* Devil's Courthouse
Asheville is the perfect place to home
* Dupont State Forest
* Great Woodland Adventure
base your next hiking adventure. You can
* Green Knob Lookout Tower
get an early start at a bed & breakfast or
* Hickory Nut Falls Trail
hotel. After a long day of exploring the
* Laurel River Trail
woods, satisfy your thirst and hunger in
* Mount Mitchell
* Mount Pisgah
the world’s only Foodtopian Society.
* Pink Beds Trail
Hiking trails in the Asheville area are
* Waterrock Knob
great for all hiking experience levels, and all
* West Ridge-Graybeard Loop
boast amazing views and mountain scenery.
For more info about Asheville, contact:
Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau
36 Montford Ave. • Asheville,
North Carolina 28801
TOLL FREE 877.GO.TO.AVL
Hikes Within
* Big Fork Ridge Loop
* Boogerman Trail
* Crabtree Falls Loop Trail
* Deep Creek Loop Trail
* Graveyard Fields Trail
* Max Patch
For detailed information about these & other hikes, log on to:
www.ExploreAsheville.com
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Bedford:
The Town They Left Behind
O
n June 6, 2011 the National D-Day Memorial
will celebrate its ten year
anniversary. To commemorate this
milestone event, on Friday, June 3,
7PM -11PM, the National D-Day
Foundation will host a special showing of the film Bedford: The Town
They Left Behind. The film will take
place outdoors at the Memorial as
a fundraising event. Guests may
purchase a combination movie and
dinner ticket or a movie ticket for
the film only. “During World War
II, men from all over the United
States went into combat, but it
was Bedford, Va., that earned
D-Day's most chilling distinction:
the country's highest losses per
capita. For more information on
ticket sales, call 540-586-3329.
The National D-Day Memorial
will once again launch its “Flames
of Memory” project for the 67th
Anniversary of D-Day in 2011, on
Saturday, June 4 at 8:30PM. The
“Flames” are luminaries, hundreds
of which will be placed along the
Necrology Wall on the night of
June 4th in tribute to the D-Day
fallen as well as others who have
served our country. Each luminary
costs $20 or 6 for $100; all gifts
are tax-deductible and all proceeds
benefit National D-Day Memorial
operations and other programming
at the Memorial. Luminaries can
be purchased in honor or memory
of anyone, D-Day veteran or not,
and businesses or organizations
are welcome to purchase
quantities. Please call 540-5863329 for more information.
On Monday, June 6 you can
spend the 67th anniversary of
D-Day at the National D-Day
Memorial where valor, fidelity,
and sacrifice are honored every
day. Pay tribute to those soldiers
who made the ultimate sacrifice
in Normandy 67 years ago and
honor those veterans who lived to
fight another day. There will be
a ceremony at the site and tours
throughout the day. For more
event details visit www.dday.org
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
Salem that morning and travel to
Cumberland, Md., that evening.
The event’s main sponsors
are Hemmings Motor News
and Coker Tire. They were
also involved as sponsors of
the Hemmings Challenge in
2007-2010 in Branson, MO.;
Rogers, Ak.; Springfield, MO.;
and Bowling Green, KY.
The Great Race was started
in 1983 by Tom McRae and was
sponsored by Interstate Batteries.
It takes its name from the 1965
movie, The Great Race, which
starred Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon,
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Natalie Wood and Peter Falk,
America’s premier old
which was a comedy based on
car rally, is coming
start – and hopefully finish – one
that most people never get to see
the real life 1908 automobile race
to Harrisonburg, Virginia, Monminute apart if all goes according
while driving my 94-year-old car.”
from New York to Paris. In 2004,
day, June 13, and is expected to
to plan. The biggest part of the
Over the years, the Great Race Tony Curtis was the guest of the
bring up to 100 antique automochallenge other than staying on
has stopped in hundreds of cities
Great Race and rode in his car
biles downtown for a lunch stop.
time and following the instructions
big and small. “We have been to
from the movie, the Leslie Special.
The event, which starts in
is getting an old car to the finish
Austin, Nev.; Fayetteville, Tenn.;
The Great Race gained a
Chattanooga and finishes in
line each day, organizers say.
Twin Falls, Idaho; Corning, N.Y.;
huge following from late night
Bennington, Vt., is free to the public
The first car is expected to
Hayes, Kan.; and many others in
showings on ESPN when the
and will be just part
arrive around noon and
between,” Stumb said. “When
network was just starting out in
of the day’s activities.
This year, another car will arrive each the Great Race pulls into a city it
the early 1980s. The first entrant,
Additional details will
minute for the following
becomes an instant festival. We
a
100-year
Curtis Graf of Irving, Texas, is still
follow in the coming
hour and a half. The cars
have seen as many as 40,000
a participant today and will be
months and could
old Velia will remain parked to
people at stops, like in Huntington
racing a 1932 Ford this year.
include a local car show.
allow spectators to visit
Beach, Calif., and Sioux Falls, S.D.”
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Harrisonburg Tourism
with the participants and
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Chimney
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It's Worth
the Climb!
C
himney Rock at Chimney
Rock State Park represents the best of the North
Carolina mountains in one place.
Surrounded by the towering cliffs
of Hickory Nut Gorge, the Park
offers some of the most amazing views found anywhere.
From atop Chimney Rock, an
ancient monolith soaring 1,200ft
above the valley floor, guests can
see more than 75 miles across
Lake Lure, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Carolina Piedmont.
With unique hiking trails, the
Park has something for everyone
including the family-friendly Great
Woodland Adventure trail with
12 discovery stations along the
way. More adventurous hikers will
want to take the Outcroppings
and Skyline trails for some of the
most unique views of the Park.
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Along with the Chimney,
the Park’s other star attraction is
404 ft. Hickory Nut Falls, one
of the tallest waterfalls east of
the Mississippi River and featured in the blockbuster movie
“The Last of the Mohicans.”
Chimney Rock also offers
guided rock climbing lessons
for beginner to advanced climbers. The Old Rock Cafe offers
tasty sandwiches and snacks to
get you fueled up for your hike.
Souvenirs of your trip can be
picked up at Cliff Dwellers Gift
Shop. The Park offers discounts
for groups, and is pet friendly.
Chimney Rock was recently
named #3 for scenic views in
a national poll of Southern Living Magazine readers and is
one of the most visited attractions in North Carolina.
Check chimneyrockpark.com for
all the details on guided hikes,
educational programs and
signature special events.
Rates: $12 for Adults,
$5 for youth age
6-15, children
under 6 are free
TENNESSEE
TOURISM’S T3
CAMPAIGN
MAKES FINDING
TRAVEL DEALS
FUN
he Tennessee Department
of Tourist Development has
launched a new promotional
campaign to highlight travel deals
and specials throughout the state.
Tennessee Travel Tuesdays
(T3) is a fun way for tourists and
locals to enjoy the many attractions Tennessee has to offer.
How it works: Tourism partners
from across the state will submit
deals that meet specific criteria,
including 50% discounts and
buy-one-get-one-free specials.
These cost-saving incentives will
be promoted through the department's social platforms such as
Facebook, Twitter, and via e-mails
and weekly SMS text messages.
The T3 deals will be
posted each Tuesday on
www.tnvacation.com/t3.
BOONE, NC
A Peak Experience.
Discover adventure in the Boone
area of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge.
From hiking to rock climbing, ziplining
to whitewater rafting, cycling to
horseback riding, and everything in
between, the Boone area has something for all ages and abilities. Visit our
website to plan your adventure today.
ExploreBooneArea.com | 800-852-9506
The North Carolina
Arboretum Announces
Spring Flower Shows
including classes and
question-and-answer
sessions, will provide
useful information
for all skill levels.
T
he North
Carolina Arboretum invites
visitors to discover blooms in
abundance at this spring’s plant
shows. The events celebrate the
beauty of the season and offer
inspiration for garden enthusiasts. Educational programming,
Events
for spring
2011 include:
Dahlia Tuber Sale
& Mum Plant Sale—
Saturday, May 14
A wide variety of dahlia tubers
and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings
featuring cultivated varieties will be
The charm of yesterday…
the convenience of today.
Be sure to visit:
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre
Fort Chiswell Animal Park
Big Walker Lookout
Beagle Ridge Herb Farm & Flying Flowers
Wolf Creek Indian Village
New River Trail State Park
Red Barn Bluegrass • Wineries
Numerous Historical Museums & Mansions
Unique Shops • Antique Malls • Artisans
Musical Events • Festivals
wytheville
virginia
www.visitwytheville.com • Free Visitors Guide call 877-347-8307 • [email protected]
available for purchase. Learning
from Dahlia and Mum Society
experts, visitors can uncover the
secrets of how to produce plants
with show quality blooms. Varieties
will include traditional favorites as
well as the latest cultivars to start
the growing season. This year’s
sale will also feature heritage
tomatoes, zinnias, and marigolds.
Asheville-Blue Ridge
Rose Society—
Saturday
and Sunday,
May 28-29
The annual AshevilleBlue Ridge Rose Society
Exhibition features awardwinning roses of every
color and size. Experts
will be on hand to answer
questions and provide
information about selection,
care and history of these elegant
garden plants. A sale will be held
in conjunction with the exhibition,
which will include rose plants,
fertilizer, and soil amendments.
Shows and events are free for
Arboretum Society members or with
the standard parking fee ($8 per
personal motor vehicle). Visitors
are also encouraged to explore
the Arboretum’s kaleidoscope of
spring color, 65 acres of cultivated
gardens, ten miles of hiking and
biking trails, and engaging exhibits.
The mission of The North
Carolina Arboretum is to cultivate
connections between people and
plants. For more information,
call (828) 665-2492 or visit
www.ncarboretum.org.
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
Commemorative Community
Quilt Exhibit Coming to
Parkway Communities
Throughout history, quilt-making
has been viewed as a communitybuilding activity as well as a form
of communal creativity. The Blue
Ridge Parkway Commemorative
Community Quilt Project created
on the occasion of the Parkway’s
75th Anniversary provides a visual
and lasting reminder of the region’s
relationship with the Parkway and
how the Parkway inspires us all!
The finished quilt celebrates the
positive role that the Parkway plays
in our lives and its ability to bridge
the area’s urban
and rural life with
the preservation
of the region’s
rich natural and
cultural resources.
The Parkway region is rich and
diverse and the
final quilt is as
well. Looking at
the finished work of art, the purpose
of the quilt becomes apparent. As
each square portrays an individual
community’s expression or identity,
it inherently compliments adjacent
squares, all of which are bound
together by threads of community.
Greater awareness of these relationships and continued understanding
and collaboration is its message
for our region. Finished quilt
features contributions from over 20
Parkway communities. Assembled
and finished by Ginny Benson.
For the exhibition schedule contact Leesa Brandon
at [email protected]
or at 828.271.4779 x 3420.
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
is Found in Asheville, NC
July
21-24
The 64th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
F
or four days each July and
October, the Civic Center in
Asheville, NC comes alive with
fine traditional and contemporary
crafts. Over 200 craftspeople fill the
two levels of the center selling their
works of clay, fiber, glass, leather,
metal, mixed media, natural materials, paper, wood and jewelry.
The Fairs, a local tradition since
1948, showcase the work of members of the Southern Highland Craft
Guild. Having been accepted into
the Guild through a rigorous jury
process, these craftspeople are the
best of the best in the Appalachian
region. Membership is open to artists
living in the mountain counties of nine
states from Maryland to Alabama.
The Fairs also feature craft demonstrations and, beginning on Friday,
local musicians share their love of
traditional and bluegrass mountain
music live on the arena stage.
Virginia Highlands
Festival in Full Color!
“Impressions of the Highlands”
is the theme for the 2011 Virginia
Highlands Festival, which will
be held July 23 through August
7, in Abingdon, Virginia.
Abingdon, nestled in the
mountains of Southwest Virginia,
is an area of natural beauty that
is rich in history and tradition.
The festival began in 1948 and,
over the years, has grown and
flourished into one of the top
tourist events in North America.
The Virginia Highlands
Festival offers 16 days of family
entertainment with music, juried
fine arts and photography exhibits,
a juried arts and crafts show, and
an antiques market with vendors
from all over the South. The
Unlike any other fair, the Craft Fair
of the Southern Highlands is an experience, a place to show off the talent
and innovation of Guild members. It
is diverse: crafts rooted in Appalachian traditions are featured along
with the work of contemporary
artists, reinventing their medium to
accommodate the
modern world and to
reflect their view of it.
The Fair focuses
on the process of
craft, often lost in a
highly mechanized
and digital world,
the work of the hand
– iron is hammered to become a
fireplace tool, splints of white oak
are harvested to become a basket.
This theme is reflected in the scheduled demonstrations as well as the
individual craft booths. Visitors interact with highly-trained craftspeople
Antiques Market features 45,000
square feet of antiques with many
unique and hard to find pieces
including jewelry and furniture.
Also enjoy, home and garden
tours, a Colonial Faire, a Creative
Writing Day with nationally
known writers, and fun events and
workshops for the kids. Visual and
performing artists, including special
performances at the Barter Theatre,
will take the stage, and guided
tours, nature walks and field trips
to the great outdoors, along with
workshops, lectures, and more will
offer something for everyone. Visit
www.vahighlandsfestival.org for
more information and a complete
schedule of events, or call the
Festival Office at 276-623-5266.
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selling their work and sharing a bit
about their process and inspiration.
Asheville, NC, nestled within the
Blue Ridge Mountains, provides the
perfect backdrop for the Craft Fair.
Long known as an arts and crafts
destination, Asheville offers architectural charm, eclectic restaurants
and a wide variety
of lodging. As an
organization, the Guild
has been serving artists
in this area since 1930.
Asheville Civic Center, 87 Haywood
St. in downtown
Asheville, NC. Adults
$8, children under 12 free.
Group discounts available
Additional information. For info
and entertainment schedule for
the Craft Fair of the Southern
Highlands, visit http://craftguild.
org/ or call 828-298-7928.
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
ummertime
Fun
S in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Tourist towns
enjoy saying
that families
just love
them, but
Pigeon Forge
has proof.
E
arlier this year, TripAdvisor, which describes itself
as the world’s largest
travel website, ranked Pigeon
Forge as America’s No. 4 most
popular family destination.
It was a new poll, and Pigeon
Forge’s reputation earned the
destination known as “The Center
of Fun in the Smokies” a coveted
Travelers’ Choice Award.
Warm-weather months
are peak family time, and
Tennessee’s most visited attraction,
Dollywood, always offers
something special. Its Festival of
Nations continues through May
2, KidsFest is from June 17-August
7 and Barbeque & Bluegrass
runs August 19-September 5.
A big opportunity to see Dolly
herself is May 6, when Pigeon
Forge salutes her with the Dolly
Parton Homecoming Parade.
Scores of other attractions
entertain families, too. Zorb Smoky
Mountains offers the New Zealand
“sport” of globe-riding, MagiQuest
has multiple activities under one
roof, WonderWorks challenges
mind and muscle in its upside-down
world and the Parkway is lined with
go-cart tracks, miniature golf courses
and Spin City, a classic roller rink.
Pigeon Forge also has a history
lesson that kids enjoy – the Old
Mill, a gristmill that has been
operating since 1830. Kids can
meet the miller, learn how the
mill works and then enjoy fritters,
Did You Know?
Large Rvs can travel and enjoy the
Blue Ridge Parkway and that there
is adequate parking at Parkway
scenic views and attractions?
WNC Quilt Trails
Milestone: 200th
Block Goes up!
pecan pies or sandwiches made
with flour ground at the mill next
door at the Old Mill Restaurant.
History also comes to life at the
Titanic Museum Attraction, where the
tragedy of the world’s most famous
passenger ship is told through the
stories of the passengers’ lives.
Deciding where to stay in
Pigeon Forge presents a pleasant
challenge. There are 10,000
hotel, motel, condo and cabin
rooms in this little town of only
about 6,000 residents, so families
have an array of choices.
A special treat this year is the
Pigeon Forge Family Challenge,
a promotion that Pigeon Forge is
conducting to find its first realityshow stars. Details of the Family
Challenge and all aspects of visiting
Pigeon Forge are available at
MyPigeonForge.com or by
calling toll-free to 1-800-251-9100.
RV Service in the
Mountains needed?
Todd’s RV
Fletcher, NC I-26 exit 44
Ask
for
Phil
Brown
(828) 651-0007
T
he Western North Carolina
Quilt Trails organization
reached a landmark milestone with the hanging of its
200th quilt block on April 15.
The block was attached to
the front of Mitchell High School
during a 2 p.m. public ceremony.
It was designed and constructed
by Mitchell High students, and
pays tribute to the historic Little
Poplar Schoolhouse on campus.
The students created a
vibrant design featuring the
burgundy schoolhouse in the
forefront and the high school’s
purple and gold colors in the
background. The 8-foot wooden
square joins the Bakersville
Quilt Trail, one of nine trails
showcasing clusters of the 200
quilt blocks in various regions of
Mitchell and Yancey counties.
“We hung our first three
blocks in January 2006, and
nobody dreamed we would
reach this milestone by early
2011,” said Barbara Webster,
executive director of WNC
Quilt Trails. “But once we got
involved, we realized these
are more than just quilt blocks.
They tell the story of the site.
They give voice to the land
and buildings, as well as the
people who came before us.”
Tours of the Little Poplar
Schoolhouse were provided by
members of the Mitchell High
Retired Teachers Association.
For more information on
the WNC Quilt Trails, call (828)
682-7331 or Barbara Webster at
[email protected]
.
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Discover the Best of Regional Craft
(near Blue Ridge
Parkway - Milepost 120)
Jewelry: Barbara Joiner
Spend
the Day,
Night or
Weekend
in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia
W
hat will you find? At Blue
Ridge Parkway Milepost
120, you will find the
Mill Mountain Overlook home to
the Roanoke Star, a 1949 historic
landmark 100 feet tall and shines
every night. The overlook captures
the beauty of the Valley in an urban
setting and is a fantastic vacation
picture spot. Just a short walk from
the Roanoke Star is the Discovery
Center, a nature center, and Mill
Mountain Zoo, which is open every
day from 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. The
Zoo Choo train runs seasonally. Just
10 minutes from Mill Mountain is the
bustling atmosphere of downtown
Roanoke, and the Historic Farmers’
Market area full of shops, restaurants and museums of art, history
and science. The Valley is also
a great stop for rail fans. The O.
Winston Link Museum allows you to
experience America’s steam locomotive era through Link’s acclaimed
photography of 1950s life along
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at the Folk Art Center
Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC
Open Daily 9am-6pm | 828-298-7928
the Norfolk and Western Railway.
Rail artifacts, interactive displays
and films compliment the dramatic
black and white photography. Just
6 blocks from the Link Museum and
the Farmers’ Market is the Virginia
Museum of Transportation exhibiting nearly 60 pieces of rolling
stock including the Class J611 and
1218 steam engines. On a much
smaller scale inside the former
freight station view the one of a
kind O gauge train layout with over
600 feet of track and up to 7 trains
traveling the scenic model layout.
See for yourself what makes the
Roanoke Valley a perfect stop along
your scenic mountain journey. Contact
the Roanoke Valley Convention
& Visitors Bureau for more
information or ask our
Travel Information
Specialist at the Visitor
Information Center open
daily 9:00am – 5:00pm
at 101 Shenandoah Ave.,
NE Roanoke VA 24016.
(800) 635- 5535 or
www.visitroanokeva.com
The Southern Highland Craft Guild is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
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Historic Hendersonville, NC
Continues the Family Fun in 2011!
Garden Jubilee Festival
May 28 & 29
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Historic Downtown Hendersonville
(Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street)
Animals are Prohibited
The 17th Annual Garden Jubilee
Festival is a spectacular two day
festival held on Memorial Day
weekend. Gardening is one of
America's favorite pastimes and
the mountains provide a healthy
environment for growing a vast
variety of flowers and plants.
Garden Jubilee is the ideal festival
for passionate gardeners searching
for the perfect plants and unique
lawn & garden accessories and arts
& crafts. This is a great opportunity
for beginner gardeners to speak
with the experts at the garden
clinics and gather tips and advice.
Garden Jubilee offers over
200 vendors selling handmade
arts and crafts, plants and items
to enhance your outdoor living
area. Local and regional nurseries
will be selling 1000's of annuals,
perennials, vegetables, herbs
and hard to find plants on every
block of the festival. There will
also be delicious food to satisfy
any appetite in the food court.
Located at the Visitors
Information Center, 201 South
Main Street, the Lowe's Expo will
offer garden clinics, plants, a
hands-on kids clinic and beautiful
displays. Nationally known lawn
and garden product specialists
will be giving one-on-one advice.
Contact them
Henderson County
Travel & Tourism:
828-693-9708 • 800-828-4244.
For lodging, schedules,
or area information visit
www.historichendersonville.org
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
Bring a chair and enjoy
an evening of live music
from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
The Hendersonville Antique
Car Club hosts six classic car
shows in conjunction with
Music On Main Street during
the concert season. For more
information about the classic
car shows or the Hendersonville
Antique Car Club call (828)
696-4168 or (828) 388-0671.
Music On Main Street
June 10 - August 19
Every Friday Night / 7:00-9:00PM
Visitors Information Center
201 South Main Street
Downtown Hendersonville, NC
Admission is free
Audiences will once again be
treated to one of Hendersonville’s
favorite summertime events at
the 13th Annual Music On Main
Street concert series. Music
On Main Street is the premier
outdoor concert series held every
Friday evening from June 19
through August 19 at the Visitors
Information Center, located
at 201 South Main Street in
Downtown Hendersonville, NC.
Music On Main Street provides
a quality family-oriented event,
showcasing a diverse lineup
of regional musical talents,
from pop, oldies, beach, rock,
to contemporary music. Put
on your dancing shoes and
head to Music On Main Street
for some good toe tapping
music, where there is a dance
area in front of the stage.
Street Dance
July 11 - August 15
Every Monday Night
Visitors Information Center
201 South Main Street
7:00-9:00PM / Free Admission
Music and dance are
inherent in Appalachian culture,
handed down for generations.
The Street Dance has been part
of that tradition in downtown
Hendersonville for over 90 years.
Enjoy mountain heritage bluegrass
music, square dancing and
clogging every Monday evening
from July 11 through August 15.
The Street Dance comes alive
with people square dancing and
clogging to various bands playing
traditional bluegrass music.
Bring a chair and sit back,
relax and enjoy mountain
heritage music and dancing
from 7:00-9:00PM.
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AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
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isitors have the opportunity to
go behind the scenes of Grandfather Mountain's Animal Habitats. Behind the Scenes habitat tours
give the public an opportunity to see
where Grandfather's cougars and otters sleep, learn about
what it takes to care
for all the animals
year-round, observe a
training session, and
learn why the wildlife
call Grandfather
Mountain their home.
Each tour takes approximately
one hour and 30 minutes. There is
no age limit but small children must
be carried if they are not capable of
walking on their own. Participants
must be able to walk up and down
steep terrain, wear closed-toe hiking
or work boots, dress in layers and be
willing to sign a waiver of liability.
The cost for the Behind the Scenes
habitat tour is $30 per participant
($25 each for annual pass holders).
Admission to the park is purchased
separately ($15/adult and $7/child
Children visiting the
Blue Ridge Parkway
will be able to
participate in the
Jr. Ranger program. The program is
designed for children 12 years of age
and younger and they can become
an official Blue Ridge Parkway Junior
Rangers! Junior. Ranger materials
and more information are available
at Parkway Visitor Centers.
ages 4-12 years old). Sign up
for Behind the Scenes tours upon
arrival at the Nature Museum. To
insure there is space available
when you plan to visit, phone
828-733-8715 for a reservation.
Please allow 24 hours
for a response.
The tours
take place rain or
shine (unless there is
thunder and lightning)
on Saturdays at 10:30
a.m. and 1 p.m. and
on Sundays at 1 p.m.
Holiday weekends
include a tour at 1
p.m. on Friday and
two tours a day
(10:30 a.m. and 1
p.m.) on Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday.
Grandfather
Mountain is a 600acre scenic attraction and nature
preserve located near Linville, NC on
US Highway 221, one mile from the
Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 305.
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The Grandfather
Mountain Stewardship Foundation
is a not-for-profit corporation
established to preserve Grandfather
Mountain, operate the nature park
in the public interest,
and participate in
educational and
research activities.
All proceeds from
the sale of tickets
and souvenirs go
toward caring for
and presenting
Grandfather
Mountain in a manner that inspires
good stewardship in others. For more
information phone 800-468-7325 or
plan a trip at www.grandfather.com.
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NORTH CAROLINA
ASHEVILLE, NC
Asheville East KOA-Exit 59 off I-40
big rigs & tenters welcome. Wooded
sites, with pool, lake & river fishing.
800-562-5907 or (828) 686-3121
2708 Hwy 70E, Swannanoa, NC
28778. www.ashevilleeastkoa.com.
Asheville West KOA-Exit 37 off
I-40 Something for everyone, RV's,
tenters, cabins. In foothills, wooded
sites, hiking trails, pool. (800) 5629015. 309 Wiggins Rd., Candler, NC
28715. www.ashevillekoa.com
Carolina Fabric Outlet - Largest
selection of dress fabric and upholstery
in North Carolina. Exit #64 I-40. Black
Mountain. 828-669-2400.
Mast General Store - located downtown Asheville at 15 Biltmore Avenue.
Restored to its 1940s heyday, this store
features old-time housewares, jellies,
clothing, shoes, travel gear, over 500
old-fashioned candies and an expansive outfitters shop. 828-232-1883
www.mastgeneralstore.com
Shoji Spa & Lodge - Relax at
Asheville's only outdoor hot tub spa.
Reap the benefits of the cold plunge,
unwind in our sauna and rest in the
Lodge. Specializing in couples massage. 2500 ft. above stress level.
www.shojiretreats.com.
By appt. only. (828) 299-0999.
BALSAM, NC
Moonshine Creek Campground S. at Balsam exit on US 23-74. Left at
Balsam, 1/2 mi. RV & tent, full hookups,
hot showers. Quiet, cool & secluded on
rambling creek. AAA. Box 10, Balsam,
NC 28707. (828) 586-6666.
moonshinecreekcampground.com
BANNER ELK, NC
Smoke Tree Lodge - 12 miles south
of Boone on Hwy 105. Nestled at the
foot of Grandfather Mtn. Condo-apts,
heated indoor pool, ESPN, Jacuzzi,
saunas. (800) 422-1880.
www.smoketree_lodge.com
BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC
Beech Mountain Chalet Rentals - 405
Bch Mtn Pkwy. Featuring chalet and
condo rentals. Fully equipped kitchens,
FP, TV, linens, pet friendly. www.coolbeechmountain.com. (800) 368-7404.
(828) 387-4231. M/C, Visa & Discover.
Condominium And Chalet Rentals
- By the day, week or month - kitchens, full linens, fireplaces, whirlpools,
country club access (golf, tennis, heat.
Pools, family activities) Coolest locations in south. Call 1-800-692-2061 or
828/387-4251. 503 Beech Mtn. Pkwy.
(next to Fred’s General Mercantile)
Beechwood Realty.
BLOWING ROCK, NC
Alpine Village Inn - 297 Sunset Dr.
Quaint cozy rooms & suites in the
heart of town. AC, CCTV, & phones,
Wi-Fi complimentary. Some fireplaces & Jacuzzi. Pet friendly rooms.
www.alpine-village-inn.com
(828) 295-7206.
Chetola Resort - Magnificent views,
87 acres, Lodge, Condos, Bob Timberlake Inn. Fitness Center, Restaurants,
Orvis Endorsed. N. Main St., Blowing
Rock, NC 28605. www.chetola.com
(828) 295-5500 or (800) 243-8652.
  
Hemlock Inn & Suites - 134 Morris
St. Downtown Blowing Rock. 1/2 mile
to Parkway. Open year round. Walk to
shops and restaurants. (828) 295-7987.
www.hemlockinn.net.
Homestead Inn - 153 Morris St.
Downtown. Open all year. Affordable
rates. Immaculate rooms. Fire/jacuzzis/efficiencies (828) 295-9559.
www.homestead-inn.com.
Jenkins Rentals - The finest rental
homes, cabins and condos in the
Blowing Rock area. Hot tubs & Mtn
vews available. www.jenkinsrentals.
com. (800) 438-7803.
Mystery Hill. - 129 Mystery Hill Ln,
Blowing Rock, NC 28605. Family fun
center. Feel the strange pull. Hall of Mystery artifacts. Museum open all year.
828-263-0507. [email protected]
Village Inns of Blowing Rock-No
Smoking, Wi-Fi/Breakfast. Suites/
Cottages/Rooms. Some Pet Friendly
Rooms. (828) 295-3001
Mountain Villa Motor Lodge - Hwy
321 South, Boone NC. Quiet location
with excellent view. Jacuzzi, cable,
pool & many other amenities. Rates
$70 and down. (800) 525-5861.
 
NC High Country Host Visitor Center- 1700 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone,
NC 28607. (800) 438-7500.
www.mountainsofnc.com
BOONE, NC
BREVARD, NC
Riverside Log Cabins - 129 Mystery
Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. 828263-0507. One and two bedroom units.
Riversidelogcabins.com. Open all year.
Close to attractions.
An Appalachian Summer Festival,
July, 2011 – Annual worldclass,multiarts festival at Appalachian State University. Call 1-800-841-ARTS or visit
appsummer.org.
Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza
Hwy 421 Boone. 5 mi from the
Parkway. Brand new! Indoor pool, gift
shop, micro/fridge & coffee maker in
every room. Cont. breakfast, suites with
fireplace/jacuzzi. (888) 573-0408.
www.bestwesternboone.com.
Foscoe Rentals - Cabins, Condos
and Vacation homes centrally located to
Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock.
(800) 723-7341 www.foscoerentals.com
Hidden Valley Motel- Birds, blooms
and butterflies in the Foscoe Valley.
Hwy 105 south between Boone and
Banner Elk. Call 828/963-4372.
www.hiddenvalleymotel.com or
email: [email protected].
KOA Kampground - From Boone,
194N 3 miles. Left on Ray Brown Rd.
1 mile. Beautiful view. Rec room, mini
golf, laundry. 123 Harmony Mtn. Lane,
Boone, NC 28607. 828-264-7250.
Inn at Brevard - Lodging, dining,
cocktails. B and B. European cuisine.
15 antique furnished rooms. Breakfast. 315 E. Main St., Brevard, NC
28712. www.theinnatbrevard.com
(828) 884-2105.
[email protected].
BRYSON CITY, NC
Historic Fryemont Inn Lodging & Dining - From $62.50 PP
incl. breakfast & dinner. Great
Food, Full Bar, Big Pool!
800-845- 4879 www.fryemontinn.com
BURNSVILLE, NC
Alpine Village Resort - 1 & 2
bedroom condos. Great views. Tennis, heated pool/summer, cable TV,
special golf fees. 3 miles west of
Parkway, exit Buck Creek Gap Hwy.
80. No pets. 828/675-4103.
BRP Milepost 342
Ridgetop Cabins- Family vacation
hideaway in the NC mountains. Secluded cabin rentals with fireplace on
the BR Pky. (Milepost 342 between Mt.
Mast General Store - located down- Mitchell and Little Switzerland) on trout
pond. Kitchen, fireplace, deck, 3800
town Boone on King Street. Built in
1913 and 1917, Old Boone Mercantile feet. Pets welcome. The Hubbards.
features old-time housewares, jellies, For brochure, write 493 Ridgetop Lane,
clothing, shoes, travel gear, over 500 Burnsville, NC 28714 or call
old-fashioned candies and an expan- (828) 675-5511. www.ridgetopnc.com
sive outfitters shop. 828-262-0000
CHEROKEE, NC
Your Listing
COuld be HERE!
Call (828) 667-1607
Oconaluftee Indian Village - Share
the rich history & traditions of the
Cherokee at this replica of a Cherokee
community of the 1750s. May thru Oct.
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
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CHIMNEY ROCK, NC
LaKE TOXAWAY, NC
LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock
State Park – 40 min. SE
of Asheville, exit milepost 384.7.
Come for the views. Discover infinite
possibilities. Spectacular fall foliage,
hiking, rock climbing instruction, special
events, workshops and more! 26-story
elevator inside mountain. Pet friendly.
Open all year. Live it up! 800-277-9611
chimneyrockpark.com
Greystone Inn: Four Diamond
Country Inn on shore of NC's largest
private lake. Incredible cuisine, golf,
spa & more. 800-824-5766.
www.greystoneinn.com
Big Lynn Lodge - AAA Historic Country
Inn. Scenic views of mountains, valley &
Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the few old
fashioned places that gives you lodging
& meals (evening & breakfast) for one
low package price. 3200 ft elev. 1 1/4
mile E of Parkway. Exit at Spruce Pine,
on NC 226A near milepost 331. Open
April 15 to Nov. 5. 40 units. PO Box 459.
(828) 765-4257; 1-800-654-5232
LINVILLE, NC
Grandfather Mountain Grandfather¹s lofty heights offer guests
opportunities for rejuvenation,
excitement and family memories in a
natural haven that will endure forever.
Blue Ridge Cabins - Fletcher
Marvel at 360-degree views from the
MP388.8. South. Rustic cabins with
Mile High Swinging Bridge, stand
modern amenitites. 9 miles from
downtown Asheville. 828-654-0539 or eye-to-eye with native wildlife in natural habitats and interact with our
877-902-2246. www.mybrcabin.com
friendly, knowledgeable staff. Two
.
miles from Viaduct; one mile from
Parkway. Take Linville Exit, MP 305 to
US 221. Open daily 8 am to dusk
Mountain View Lodge & Cabins- 
(weather permitting in winter). $15/
MP 256 - Secluded B&B lodge plus
adult; $13/senior 60+; $7 child 4-12;
five duplex cabins w/kitchenettes, full under 4 free. www.grandfather.com
bathrooms, linens furnished. Genuine Phone 828-733-4337 or 800-468-7325..
North Carolina hospitality for a relaxing “get away”. See local wildlife up
close! Open all year. Great for large
families & group retreats. Smoking
Linville Caverns - 19929 US 221 N.
outside only. MC/VISA. Pet friendly!
Marion. 4 miles South of Parkway, MP
336-982-2233 or 800-903-6811.
317. NC's ONLY show cavern.
www.mtnviewlodge.com
800-419-0540. www.linvillecaverns.com.
FLETCHER, NC
GLENDALE SPRINGS, NC
LINVILLE FALLS, NC
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
Mast General Store - located
downtown Hendersonville at 527 N
Main Street. Built in 1905, this store
clothing, shoes, travel gear, over 500
old-fashioned candies and an expansive outfitters shop. 828-696-1883
Linville Falls Lodge & Cottages BRP Milepost 317.4, US 221S
1 mile to Rt. 183, left. Restaurant
(ABC permit), Walk to falls & gorge.
www.linvillefallslodge.com
(800) 634-4421.
Parkview Lodge - Milepost
317.4  500 ft. south of Parkway on
US 221. Private Guest Rooms, one
bedroom suite and secluded cabins
Make your Lodging, Dining and
available. Color TV, Swimming Pool,
Theatre RESERVATIONS!
Crafts, Wine & Beer Shop. Free conwww.historichendersonville.org   Open tinental breakfast with guest room.
7 days a week, the Visitors Information Open All Year. 828-765-4787;
Center, 1-800-828-4244. 210 S Main 1-800-849-4452.
Street, Hendersonville, NC.
BEST IN THE
MOUNTAINS!
BEST GREEK SALAD
Stone Tavern Restaurant | Asheville, NC
Emerald Village - Real mines, mine
tours, & gem mining. Other free
displays: railroad, music museum,
wildlife. MP334. 828-765-6463.  
www.emeraldvillage.com
Switzerland Cafe & General Store MP 334 1/4 mile of the Parkway. Lunch
and weekend dinners. Souvenirs and
picnic items. Call 828-765-5289.
www.switzerlandcafe.com
Jonathan Creek Inn & Maggie Valley Villas - MP 455.7 AAA 3 Diamond Rated. Creekside and Hot Tub
Rooms, Creekside & Mountain View
Villas, Indoor Heated Pool, Children’s
Play Area. 1-800-577-7812. 
www.jonathancreekinn.com
Maggie Valley Area Lodging Association - Affordable motel rooms,
cabins, cottages or vacation rentals.
Visit our wbsite www.visitmaggie.com
to find your perfect home away from
home in the mountains.
McDOWELL COUNTY, NC
McDowell Chamber of Commerce and
Visitor Center - Shopping & food near
center. Free coffee & area info. Clean
restrooms. From Parkway MP 317, 24
mi. S on US 221. From MP331: 15 mi S
on NC226. (828) 652-4240.
MITCHELL COUNTY, NC
Switzerland Inn And Chalet Restaurant - A little bit of Switzerland in
NC. Fantastic mountain views, rooms,
suites, cottages, dining, shopping, tennis. Located directly on the Blue Ridge
Parkway at the Little Switzerland exit
near Parkway Milepost 334.
Little Switzerland, NC 28749.
(828) 765-2153 or (800) 654-4026.
www.switzerlandinn.com
Mitchell County, NC - Exit milepost
331. Gem mining, gem & mineral
shops, specialty mineral & gem festival, rhododendron festival, indoor
ice skating rink, white water rafting,
Appalachian Trail. For more information, call 1-800-227-3912 or
828-765-9483.
MAGGIE VALLEY, NC
MOUNT AIRY, NC
Abbey Inn Motel - Closest Maggie
motel to Pkwy & Cherokee. 5 mi.
Smoky Mtn. views from 4,200' high.
FREE in-room coffee, phone, fridge,
HiWi/cable TV/ HBO. Some kitchens.
Picnic area, grills. Quiet & secluded
on 2 wooded acres. Near all attractions. Pets possible. V, MC, D.
www.abbeyinn.com (800) 545-5853.
Pilot Knob Inn -Tobacco barn cabins &
honeymoon suites, whirlpools, fireplaces on 100+ acres, lake with boating &
fishing, Pilot Mtn 1 mile off Hwy 52. Full
breakfast and sauna. (336) 325-2502
www.pilotknobinn.com
Boyd Mountain Log Cabins - Secluded 130 acres near Maggie
Valley, Authentic cabins, fireplaces,
AC, cable, WIFI. Choose n cut Christmas tree farm, trout fishing,
hiking. (828) 926-1575.
www.boydmountain.com
Secluded Valley RV Campground
- 8 miles North Spruce Pine on 19E.
5 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway.
30 & 50 amp full hookups, children &
pets welcome, level & spacious sites.
(828) 765-4810.
NEWLAND, NC
SPARTA &
GLADE VALLEY, NC
VALLE CRUCIS, NC
Mast General Store - Est. 1883 and
listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, this authentic general
Alleghany Inn - 341 N. Main St.,
Sparta, NC 28675. 64 Rooms - Free store located in a pastoral setting features clothing, camping gear, shoes
Wireless Internet - Cable TV 60+
Chan, Guest Laundry - Restaurant on & boots, housewares, unique gifts,
and over 500 old-fashioned candy
site. 888) 372-2501 Reserve online:
favorites. Hwy. 194, 828-963-6511.
www.AlleghanyInn.com
Also visit other locations along the
Blue Ridge Parkway and in GreenNeed a break from BRP Detour?
ville, SC and Knoxville, TN.
Stop for wine tasting at MP248.
www.maststore.com.
3 miles to winery on NC18.
Sparta lost/confused?
(800) 233-1505. gas nearby.
www.thistlemeadowwinery.com.
Mast General Store - located
Glade Valley B&B – Near MP 229.
downtown Waynesville at 63 N Main
Our modern, beautiful log home is
Street. Built in the 1930s, this store
surrounded with all the beauty of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. All rooms clothing, shoes, travel gear, over 500
have private baths, some with jacuzzi old-fashioned candies and an expantubs. Our breakfasts are all homesive outfitters shop. 828-452-2101
made and plentiful. www.gladevalley.com www.mastgeneralstore.com
800-538-3508 See our ad on page 8.
WAYNESVILLE, NC
.
The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort
& Spa - MP 445. Surrounded by
majestic mountains and the Blue
Bear Den Creekside Cabins - On
Ridge Parkway, this resort has been
the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 324.8. welcoming visitors to a casual and
All amenities, jacuzzis, decks, firerelaxed mountain lifestyle since the
places. For 2 to 10. www.bear-den.
1920s and features stunning views
com (828) 765-2888.Res. recmd.
from all of the 115 rooms, 27-holes
of Donald Ross golf and two upscale
restaurants. 800-627-6250
Bear Den Campground - On the
www.thewaynesvilleinn.com
Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 324.8.
Complete facilities, serving the south
for over 41 years. www.bear-den.com
(828) 765-2888. Scenic beauty.
SPRUCE PINE, NC
TENNESSEE
Peak Mountain Cottages & Retreat
Center--On 300 acres, 7 miles N of
Pkwy. Room to play or relax. Hiking
trails, clear mtn streams. 460 Rabbit
Hop Rd near Penland. Individuals,
families or groups up to 25.
www.peakmountaincottages.com
828-765-9559
GATLINBURG, TN
Ski Mountain Chalet & Condo
Rentals - 1-6 bedroom units, hot
tubs, jacuzzis, pool tables, kitchens,
fireplaces, privacy. (800) 824-4077.
www.skimtnchalets.com
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
is a premier place for birds. The crest of
the Smokies towers nearly a mile above the
foothills, creating a range in elevations and a
variety of topographies that provide a diversity
of habitats and microclimates for birds.
Your Listing
COuld be HERE!
Call (828) 667-1607
VIRGINIA
ABINGDON, VA
Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau - 355 Cummings St.,
Abingdon, VA 24210. 276/676-2282;
800-435-3440. I-81, Exit 17 - Barter
Theatre, Art, History, and More!
www.abingdon.com/tourism.
FANCY GAP, VA
 
Skyland Lakes Golf Club - Right on
Parkway at milepost 202.2. New 18
hole public course. Beautiful scenery. Motel & golf packages available.
(276) 728-4923.
FISHERSVILLE, VA
Antique Expo - 400 dealers exhibiting in halls, barns, tents & outside
twice yearly.May 6-8 and October
7-9, 2011. Augusta Expoland. I-64,
exit 91. (434) 847-8242.
www.heritagepromotions.net.
FLOYD, VA
Blue Ridge Restaurant, Inc. - E.
Main St., Floyd, VA (540) 745-2147.
For good home-style cooking try our
daily specials. We are open early
with gravy biscuits, hot cakes, country ham, and eggs every day.
HARRISONBURG, VA
The Village Inn - 1 mile south of
I-81, Exit 243, on US 11.  American Automobile Association Three
Diamond Award. (540) 434-7355, toll
free reservations-1-800-736-7355.
www.shenandoah.org/villageinn
LEXINGTON, VA.
Stonewall Jackson House - 8 E.
Washington St. Home of the famous
Confederate general before the Civil
War. Guided tours, garden and museum shop. (540) 463-2552.
LOVE, VA.
Royal Oaks - Cabins, chalets, store,
gifts, deli, weddings. Near MP16 on
parkway. Upscale lodging, hot tubs,
fireplaces, equipped kit, bedding/linens. Beautiful views atop the BR Mtns.
www.vacabins.com. (800) 410-0627.
LURAY, VA.
Allstar Lodging - 100+ unique
cabins or B&B's. Hot tubs, frplc, kitch,
riverfront/mountains, hiking, canoeing, fishing, near Luray, VA. 866-7807827 www.allstarlodging.com.
MEADOWS OF DAN, VA
Primland Resort - 2000 Busted
Rock Road. Resort Lodge, Fairway
Cottages, Mountain Homes. Spectacular views. Golf. Spa. Dining,
Outdoor activities. 276.222.3800
www.primland.com
NATURAL BRIDGE, VA
Natural Bridge Zoological Park  I-81 Exit 180A. Rt 11 North. Largest
Chateau Morrisette. - 287 Winery
and most complete collection of birds
Rd., SW Floyd, VA 24091. MP 171.5.
and animals in Virginia. Elephant
Breathtaking vistas, award-winning
rides, white tigers, cougars, giraffes,
wines and memorable dining. (540)
zebras, bears, baboons, monkeys,
593-2865. www.thedogs.com
Flamingos, pet & feed tame deer,
Ilamas, goats and mini donkeys. Safari
Hotel Floyd - 120 Wilson St, Floyd,
gift shop, modern restrooms, free
VA. (540) 745-6080. www.hotelFloyd.
parking, free picnic pavilion.Open daily
com. Unique lodging off MP165 with
9am-7pm. March-November. Group
themed rooms and located downtown
rates. Fun for the whole family! www.
Floyd. Don't miss visiting this unique
naturalbridgezoo.com. 540-291-2420.
town and hotel!
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
Natural Bridge  - US 11 & 130, MP
45.6 & 61; I-8 Exits 175, 180. See
the immense natural wonder. Nature
park, Indian village, caverns, wax
museum, haunted house, dinosaur
kingdom. Hotel, great food. 800-5331410. www.naturalbridgeva.com
Roanoke Valley - Milepost 120. Experience the largest family destination
on the Blue Ridge Parkway featuring
outstanding museums and attractions, shopping, restaurants and a
wide variety of hotels and B&Bs. Follow signs to Visitor Center with Free
Travel Guides.(800) 635-5535.
RADFORD, VA
SALEM, VA
Radford Visitor’s Center-Rt 8 to
I-81 Exit 109 “Find It in Radford”-surrounded on 3 sides by the New River
& overflowing with history
www.visitradford.com. 540-267-3153
Come and visit Salem, Virginia that is
only twenty minutes from the parkway. Take the walking tour of our historic downtown featuring quaint antique shops and restaurants. Stay for
a while in one of our hotels or B&B’s
and attend one of our many athletic
events including NCAA National
Championships in football, basketball
and softball. Salem is also the home
of the Salem Red Sox, advanced
Class “A” affiliate of the Boston Red
Sox playing their games in spacious
and comfy Lewis Gale Field.
ROANOKE, VA
Bent Mountain Lodge B & B - 9039
Mtn View Dr, Copper Hill, VA 24079.
MP 136. 10 sts, pri baths, wedding
venue. (540) 651-2525.
www.bentmountainlodgeandbreakfast.com.
BEST IN THE
MOUNTAINS!
Chinese food:
Peking Restaurant in Wytheville, VA
SHENANDOAH
CAVERNS, VA
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WAYNESBORO, VA
Cabin Creekwood-  2 miles from
Parkway MP 13.6. Year-round,
Shenandoah Caverns - 4 great attracquiet, secluded.Fully furnished aftions for one price. Only Va. cavern
fordable mtn cabins (540) 943-8552.
with elevator & closest to I-81 (exit
269). Also see spectacular floats in
Ask
RV Service in the
America's Parade Float Hall of Fame
for
Mountains
needed?
and experience the new Yellow Barn,
Phil
a whimsical agricultural experiTodd’s RV
Brown
Fletcher,
NC
I-26
exit
44
ence. Open all year. 888-4CAVERN
www.shenandoahcaverns.com
(828) 651-0007
Don't Miss the
Gatlinburg's Craftsman's
Fair This Year!
V
oted one of the south’s most
popular summer events,
gatlinburg readies itself for
the 36th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s fair. Over 180 craftspeople
will be exhibiting and demonstrating their crafts at the Gatlinburg
convention center this July 15
through 24. During these dates
the Gatlinburg Convention Center
transforms into an enormous multilevel community of craftspeople
from all over the U.S. The 36th
Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s
Fair will host some of the country’s
finest artists and craftsmen that
offer their unique art for sale.
This year. the fair offers such
a wide variety of talent and handmade products for their visitors to
enjoy. They take great pride in the
quality level of our craftspeople.
Each craftsman is juried for quality
and unusual skill. About 80% of
their participants are perennial
favorites who are returning,
however new exhibitors join the
show every year so there is always
something new, exciting and fresh
July 15
thru 24,
2011
for their guests to look forward to.
For those attending this
summer’s event, give yourself plenty
of time to see all that the show
has to offer. When it’s time for a
break, you can relax and enjoy
the country, blue grass and gospel
music of dennis lee and band and
keith longbotham and band.
Make your plans now to
attend the 36th Annual Summer
Craftsmen’s Fair... July 15 thru
24. Hours are 10am to 6pm
daily and 10am to 5pm on
sundays. Music shows are 12,
2 and 4pm daily 12 and 2pm
on Sundays and are included in
the admission cost ($6 for adults
and children 12 and under free.
Group rates
available).
For additional info: 865/436-7479 or visit at www.Craftsmen fair.com
The Blue Ridge Digest can be found at these regional visitor’s centers!
GEORGIA
Blairsville/Union County Chamber
78 Blue Ridge Ave. • Blairsville, GA 30514;
(706) 745-5789 • www.blairsvillechamber.com
Ellijay Visitor Center
205 Craig St.; PO Box 505
Ellijay, GA 30540; (706) 635-7400
www.gilmerchamber.com 
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
3990 Appalachian Hwy.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513 • (706) 632-5680
www.blueridgemountains.com
Rabun County Welcome Center
232 Hwy 441 North, POB 750
Clayton, Georgia 30525; (706) 782-4812
www.gamountains.com/rabun
Toccoa Welcome Center
901 E. Currahee St. P.O. Box 577
Toccoa, GA 30577; (706) 866-2132
Blue Ridge Mtn Stop Visitor Center
4220 Blowing Rock Blvd • Lenoir, NC
28645 • (828) 754-5400
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
208 W. Howard St. • Boone, NC 28607;
(800) 852-9506 • www.VisitBooneNC.com
Brevard Chamber of Commerce
175 E. Main St., POB 589 BRD
Brevard, NC 28712; (800) 648-4523
www.visitwaterfalls.com
Bryson City Chamber of Commerce
210 Main Street • Bryson City, NC 28713;
(800) 867-9246 • www.greatsmokies.com
Burke County Travel & Tourism
102 E. Union St., Courthouse Square
Morganton, NC 28655; (828) 433-6793
Caldwell County Visitor Center
1909 Hickory Blvd. SE
Lenoir, NC 28645; (828) 726-0616
Towns County Visitor Center
Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce
1411 Jack Dayton Circle
202 U.S. 64, POB 238 BRD
Young Harris, GA 30582
(706) 896-4966 • www.mountaintopga.com Cashiers, NC 28717; (828) 743-5191
www.cashiers-nc.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Alleghany Co. Chamber of Commerce
58 S. Main, POB 1237 BRD
Sparta, NC 28675; (800) 372-5473
www.sparta-nc.com
Cherokee County Visitor Center
805 W. US 64
Murphy, NC 28906; (828) 837-2242
www.cherokeecountychamber.com
Andrews Chamber of Commerce
345 Locust St. • P.O. Box 800
Andrews, NC 28902 • (877) 558-0005
www.andrewschambercommerce.com
Cherokee Visitor Center
P.O. Box 460 • 498 Tsalis Rd.
Cherokee, NC 28719; (800) 438-1601
www.cherokee-nc.com
Ashe County Chamber & Visitor Center
1 N. Jefferson Ave, P.O. Box 31
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 846-9550 • www.ashechamber.com
Clay County Chamber of Commerce
388 Business Hwy 64
Hayesville, NC 28904; (828) 389-3704
www.claycounty-nc-chamber.com
Avery County Chamber of Commerce
4501 Tynecastle Hwy • Unit 2
Banner Elk, NC 28604; (800) 972-2183
www.banner-elk.com/
Davie County Chamber of Commerce
135  S. Salisbury St.,
Mocksville, NC 27028-2337;
(336) 751-3304 - www.mocksville.org
Balsam Gap Information Center
US 23/74 (just east of Parkway)
Waynesville, NC 28786; (800) 334-9036
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
425 Porter St. Franklin, NC 28734;
(888) 439-park • www.franklin-chamber.com
Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce
403A Beech Mountain Parkway
Beech Mtn, NC 28604; (800) 468-5506
www.beechmtn.com
Gaston County Visitor Center
620 Main Street • Belmont, NC 28012
Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce
201 E. State St., Black Mountain, NC
28711; (828) 669-2300
Blowing Rock Visitor Center
7738 Valley Blvd. • PO Box 2445
Blowing Rock, NC 28605; 877-750-4636
www.visitblowingrock.com
Greensboro Area Visitor Center
2200 Pinecroft Rd. • Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27407; (800) 344-2282
www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
Haywood Chamber of Commerce
22 Walnut St. • Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3021
Hendersonville Visitor Center
201 S. Main St., POB 721 BRD
Hendersonville, NC 28793;
(800) 828-4244 • www.historichendersonville.org
Hickory Metro CVB
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE Suite A
Hickory, NC 28603
800-509-2444 • 828-322-1335
www.hickorymetro.com
Hickory Visitor Center
1055 Southgate Parkway SW
Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 328-6111
www.hickorymetro.com
Hickory Nut Gorge Information Center
2926 Memorial Hwy.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Highlands Chamber of Commerce
269 Oak St., POB 404 BRD
Highlands, NC 28741; (828) 526-2112
www.highlands-chamber.com
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
773 W. Main Street • Sylva, NC 28779;
(800) 962-1911 • www.nc-mountains.com
Jonesville Welcome Center
1503 NC Hwy 67W
Jonesville, NC 28642 • (336) 526-1111
Madison County Visitor Center
635-4 Carl Eller Road
Mars Hill, NC 28754; (828) 680-9031
www.visitmadisoncounty.com
Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce
2511 Soco Road, POB 279
Maggie Valley, NC 28751;
(800) MAGGIE-1 • www.maggievalley.org
McDowell County Visitor Center
1170 W. Tate St. • Marion, NC 28752;
(828) 652-4240 • www.McDowellNC.org
Old Fort Visitor Center
25 W. Main Street • Old Fort, NC 28762
(888) 233-6111 • www.mcdowellnc.org
Piedmont Triad Visitor Center
700 NC Hwy 700
Pelham, NC 27311; (800) 388-9830
Polk County Visitor Center
20 E. Mills Street
Columbus, NC 28722; (800) 440-7848
Rutherford County Visitor Center
1990 US Highway 221 S
Forest City, NC 28043; (800) 849-5998
www.rutherfordtourism.com
Smoky Mountain Host of NC, Inc
4437 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
(800) 432-4678 • www.visitsmokies.org
Statesville Tourism Dev. Authority
PO Box 1109, 111 Depot Lane
Statesville, NC 28687; (877) 531-1819
www.visitstatesville.org
Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce
717 Main St., PO Box 727 BRD
N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659;
(336) 838-8662 • www.wilkesnc.org
Yadkin Valley Visitor Center
116 East Market St. • Elkin, NC 28621;
(336) 526-1111 • www.yadkinvalley.org
Yancey County Chamber of Commerce
106 W. Main St. • Burnsville, NC 28714;
(800) 948-1632 • www.yanceychamber.com
TENNESSEE
Anderson County Visitor Center
115 Welcome Lane • Clinton, TN 37716;
(800) 524-3602 • www.yallcome.com 
Clairborne Co. Chamber of Commerce
1732 Main St., Suite 1
Mitchell Co. Chamber of Commerce
Tazewell, TN 37879; (423) 626-4149
79 Parkway Rd • Spruce Pine, NC 28777; www.clairbornecounty.com
(800) 227-3912 • www.mitchell-county.com
Coker Creek Visitor Center
12197 Hwy. 68 • Tellico Plains, TN 37385
Mount Airy Visitor Center
(423) 261-2286
200 N. Main St. • Mt. Airy, NC 27030;
(800) 948-0949 • www.visitmayberry.com
Elizabethton Visitor Center
500 19E Bypass; POB 190
NW NC Visitor Center
Elizabethton, TN 37644; (423) 547-3850
2121 East US Hwy 421 • North WIlkeswww.tourelizabethton.com
boro, NC 28659 • (336) 667-1259
NC High Country Host Visitor Center
1700 Blowing Rock Rd. • Boone, NC 28607;
(800) 438-7500 • www.mountainsofnc.com
Erwin/Unicoi Co. Chamber of Commerce
100 S. Main St., POB 713 BRD
Erwin, TN 37650; (423) 743-3000
www.valleybeautiful.org
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
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The Blue Ridge Digest can be found at these regional visitor’s centers!
Greene Co. Partnership/COB
115 Academy St.
Greeneville, TN 37743; (423) 638-4111
www.GreeneCountyPartnership.com
Appomattox Visitor Center
214 Main Street. PO Box 246
Appomattox, VA 24522; (434) 352-8999
www.TourAppomattox.com
Lexington Visitor Center
106 E. Washington St.
Lexington, VA 24450; (540) 463-3777
www.lexingtonvirginia.com
Salem Visitor Center
1001 Boulevard @ Civic Center
Salem, VA 24153; (888) 827-2536
www.visitsalem.com
Historic Jonesborough
117 Boone St. Jonesborough, TN 37659;
(423) 423-753-1010 • Toll Free: 866-401-4223
www.historicjonesborough.com
Bedford Visitor Center
816 Burks Hill Rd • Bedford, VA 24523;
(877)-HiPeaks • VisitBedford.com
Loudoun County Tourism
112 South Street • Leesburg, VA 20175
(800) 752-6118 • www.visitloudon.org
Johnson City Visitor Center
603 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 37605;
(423) 926-2141, www.johnsoncitytn.com
Blacksburg Visitors Center
103 Professional Park Dr. SE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 382-4010. (877) FOR-GUIDE
www.montgomerycc.org
Smith Mountain Lake Visitor Center
16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy. #2
Moneta. VA 24121 • 540-721-1203
www.visitsmithmountainlake.com
Luray/Page County Chamber
18 Campbell Street. Luray, VA 22835;
(540) 743-3915 - www.luraypage.com
Johnson County Welcome Center
716 S. Shady St. (Hwy. 421S)
Mountain City, TN 37683; (423) 727-5800
[email protected]
Blue Ridge Visitor Center
2577 JEB Stuart Highway
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
276-694-6012
Kingsport Visitor Center
151 E. Main St., POB 1403 BRD
Kingsport, TN 37662; (423) 392-8820
www.kingsportchamber.org
Buena Vista Visitor Center
595 E. 19th St. • Buena Vista, VA 24417;
(540) 261-2880 • buena-vista.va.us.com
Loudon County Visitor Bureau
1075 US Hwy 321 • Lenoir City, TN 37771
(888) 568-3662 • www.visitloudoncounty.com
Oak Ridge Visitor Center
102 Robertsville Rd • Suite C
Oak Ridge, TN 37830; (800) 482-7821,
www.visit-or.org 
Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism
1159 N. Parkway, POB 1390 BRD
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868; (800) 251-9100
mypigeonforge.com
Rogersville/Hawkins County C of C
107 E. Main St., Ste.100
Rogersville, TN 37857; (423) 272-2186
Scott County Visitor Center
12025 Scott Highway
Helenwood, TN 37755 • (800) 645-6905
Smoky Mtn Visitor Center
3540 Line Drive • Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 932-3696
Townsend Visitor Center
7905 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Townsend, TN 37882
VIRGINIA
Carroll County Visitor Center
243 Farmers Market Rd
Hillsville, VA 24343
(888) 785-2782 (276) 730-3100
www.visittheBlueRidge.com
Charlottesville Visitor Center
610 East Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902;
(434) 293-6789 or (434) 970-3641
www.pursueCharlottesville.com
Culpeper Visitor Center
109 S. Commerce St. • Culpeper, VA
22701 • (540) 825-8628
www.visitculpeperva.com
Danville Visitor Center
645 River Park Dr • Danville, VA 24540;
(434) 793-4636 • www.visitdanville.com
Discovery Center
215 Church Ave., Room 303
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-1236
Front Royal Visitor Center
414 E. Main St. • Front Royal, VA 22630;
(800) 338-3576 • www.discoverfrontroyal.com
City of Galax Tourism Department
110 East Grayson St. • Galax, VA 24333
276-238-8130 www.visitgalax.com
1908 Courthouse Welcome Center
129 Davis St Suite 204
Independence VA 24348
(276) 773-2471
Greene County Economic
Development & Tourism
8315 Seminole Trail,
Suite 2 Ruckersville, VA 22968
Abingdon Visitor Center
335 Cummings St. • Abingdon, VA 24210;
(800) 435-3440 • www.abingdon.com/tourism
Harrisonburg Visitor Center
212 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 • (540) 432-8935
www.harrisonburgtourism.com
Smyth County Visitor Center
408 Whitetop Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3306 • VisitVirginiaMountains.com
Lynchburg Regional Information Center
216 12th St. at Church St.
Staunton Travel Information Center
Lynchburg, VA 24505; (800) 732-5821
1290 Richmond Rd. (I-81 Exit 222)
www.discoverlynchburg.org
Staunton, VA 24401 • (540) 332-3972
www.VisitStaunton.com
Madison County Visitor Center
Staunton Visitor ’s Center
110A N. Main St., Madison, VA 22727
35 South New Street, Staunton,VA 24401
(540) 948-4455 • www.madison-va.com
540-332-3971 • www.VisitStaunton.com
Martinsville Visitor Center
54 West Church St. • Martinsville, VA 24112 Virginia Tech Visitor Info Ctr.
Southgate Drive (0480)
VisitMartinsville.com
Blacksburg, VA 24061;(540) 231-3548
Nelson County Visitor Center
www.vt.edu/whereweare/visitor-center.com
8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy.,
Lovingston, VA 22949; (800) 282-8223
Western Highlands Visitor Center
www.Nelsoncounty.com
241 W. Main St. • Covington, VA 24426;
(540) 962-2178 • www.alleghanyhighlands.com
Orange Co. Visitor's Center
122 East Main St. • Orange, VA 22960
(877) 222-8072 • www.visitorangevirginia.com
Patrick County Chamber of Commerce
20475 JEB Stuart Hwy • PO Box 577
Stuart, VA 24171; (276) 694-6012
www.patrickchamber.com
Piedmont Crossroads Visitors Ctr
135A Wood Ridge Terrace
Gordonsville, VA 22942
Prince William Visitor Center
200 Mill St. • Occoquan, VA 22125
703-491-4045 • [email protected]
Pulaski County Visitor Center
4440 Cleburne Blvd • Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-4161. www.pulaskicounty.org
Radford Visitor Center
600 Unruh Dr. • Radford, VA 24141
(866) 605-6442 • www.visitradford.com
Roanoke Visitor Information Center
101 Shenandoah Ave., NE
Roanoke VA 24016 • (800) 635-5535
www.VisitRoanokeVA.com
Rockfish Gap Visitor Center
130 Afton Circle
Afton, VA 22920; (540) 943-5187
www.augustabusiness.org
Winchester-Frederick County CVB
1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Winchester, VA 22601 • (877) 871-1326
www.visitwinchesterva.com
Wytheville CVB
975 Tazewell Street
Wytheville, VA 24382; (276) 223-3355
Toll free (800) 446-9670
www.visitWytheville.com
WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia Welcome Center
37 Washington Court at US 340
Harpers Ferry, WV 25435;
(866) -HELLO-WV • www.hello-wv.com
KENTUCKY
Cumberland Gap Nhp Visitor Center
US 25E South • Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-2817
Your Listing
COuld be
HERE!
Call (828) 667-1607
www.blueridgedigest.com
SUMMER 2010
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
WATCH and
FOR DETOUR ON BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
asons to visit Roanoke
rginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains
T
17.
17
18.
18
19.
19
20.
20
21.
21
22.
22
he Blue Ridge Parkway is closed to all
walls are severely deteriorated due to settlement
traffic from Milepost 241 at Wildcat
and the effect of freeze-thaw cycles over the
Rocks Overlook to Milepost 245 at Basin
past 75 years. This project rehabilitates and
Cove Parking Overlook until Spring 2011.
reconstructs the most deficient wall sections.
Detourfun
traffic
signage will direct Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is recognized
Chocolate treat at
Salem family
at the
23
visitors
around
the
closure
area
via
NC
worldwide
as an international example of
Chocolatepaper
Salem Fair – July 1 - 11
Route 18 and US Highway 21. Upon
landscape design achievement. Designed and
Visitor
Center – of the first phase of construction,
Nature Center at the Discovery
completion
built to provide a leisurely recreational driving
24
openadditional
daily – 9am
–
Center – Milepost 120
closures and detours will follow
experience and showcase the scenic resources
5pmbetween
(101 Shenandoah
Milepost
218
near
Cumberland
of the central and southern Appalachian
Their natural water park
Ave,Knob
NE, 24016)
and
Milepost
240.7
near
Doughton
Mountains, this section of Parkway displays
at Smith Mountain Lake
Park.
The
short
detours
will
permit
visitors
the historic rock walls that line the motor road.
25 Get your RED (Regional
to experience
the Parkway
Constructed during the late 1930s, these rock
Entertainment
Discount)
Card community
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor
life
and
scenic
beauty
of
the
surrounding
walls are now an important historic Parkway
Center – Milepost 115
countryside. Project work is scheduled to
resource. Though built in the rustic style used
A hot dog all the way at the
be complete in the Summer of 2012.
throughout other American national parks,
Check out their web site for more ideas –
Roanoke Wiener Stand
The Historic Stone Guardwall Reconstruction the walls have become a significant feature
www.visitroanokeva.com or stop by the Visitor
Project
will involve 28 miles of the Blue Ridge
that defines the visual and historic character
Take in a movie at their locally
Information Center at 101 Shenandoah Ave., NE
Call (828) 298-0398 for most current
Parkway
(Milepost
217
to
Milepost
245)
that
of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This project will
owned and operated Grandin
and let them know which reason
updates or check the National Park
contain
32,000
linear
feet
of
historic
rock
restore the structural integrity and historic
Theatre in Grandin Village
brought you to town.
Service Website at: www.nps.gov/blri
masonry walls. A significant portion of the
appearance of this important cultural resource.
Sequoyah
(1776-1843)
Father, Soldier,
Silversmith,
Statesman and
Creator of the
Cherokee writing
system
Handmade Cherokee Baskets
• CDs • Jewelry
Handmade Native American Pottery
Prints by Cherokee Artist Donald Vann
...and more unique gifts from
which to choose!
OPEN YEAR ROUNd
Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm • Sun Noon - 5pm
(closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Nominal Admission Fee • Group discounts
Operated by the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians - Tennessee’s ONLY
Tribally-Operated Historical Attraction.
SEQUOYAH
BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Hwy 360 - P.O. Box 69
Vonore, Tennessee 37885
423-884-6246
www.sequoyahmuseum.org
Located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East
Tennessee on the shores of beautiful Tellico Lake,
37 miles south of downtown Knoxville.
CAMPING the
The charm
of yesterday… & Chattanooga
Chickamauga
of today.
Blue Ridgethe convenience
National
Military Park
Parkway?Animals from far away
The park includes three historLookout Mountain, TN
History and heritage from
yesterday
Point
Park commemorates the
Scenic drives, handcrafted wine
soldiers who fought in the 1863
Mansions, gardens, butterflies
Civil War battles for Chattanooga.
battlefields of Orchard Knob,
Outdoor recreationThe
everywhere
Artisans, antiques -shoppers
Lookoutbeware!
Mountain and portions of
Music, festivals, even
a barn dance Ridge are all comMissionary
Lore, legend, a little romance
ponents of the National Park.
Musical theatre to make you smile
A slower pace, relax awhile
Camping Blue Ridge
A charming town, a friendly way
Parkway brochureYouismight even see a First Lady
ic homes. Brotherton House marks
the spot where the Union line
was broken, Snodgrass House
served as a Union field hospital,
and Cravens House served as
a Confederate field hospital.
Experience History, visit today!
available at regional
visitor centers or may
be downloaded at
http://www.
blueridgeparkway.org and
select “Camping” under
www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm
the “What to Do• Section”
www.visitwytheville.com
Free Visitors Guide call 877-347-8307 • [email protected]
wytheville
virginia
SPRING/ SUMMER 2011
HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
A FUN & FAMILY FRIENDLY
DESTINATION!
A Cool Place to Bring the Kids and the Grandparents, Too!
Vacation Planning Information: www.historichendersonville.org 800.828.4244
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In 1750 it was impossible to visit what is now known as
Western North Carolina without encountering the Cherokee.
For the well traveled it still is.
800.438.1601
cherokee-nc.com
At the south entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway and mouth of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park discover the history, culture and traditions of a civilization older than
the Inca, Maya, Egyptians and Romans through song, legend, art, dance and ceremony. Visit historic sites, enjoy cultural festivals, camping, tubing, wading, picnicing, hiking mills,
a pioneer village, cultural attractions, art galleries, nostalgic shops and motor lodges, birding, waterfalls, water family fun parks, petting zoos, the painted bear trail,
more than 30 miles of untamed trout, waters, Harrah’s Hotel and Casino and the new 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf course managed by Troon Golf.

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