New River Trail State Park Virginia - Virginia New River Trail State Park parallels 39 miles of the New River, the second oldest river in the world and one of the few flowing north.
Blue Ridge Parkway - Site Page The high road of the Blue Ridge Mountains is like a long museum corridor lined with nature's treasures.
Blue Ridge Parkway, Rocky Knob - Mabry Mill One of the Parkway's most popular attractions, nearby Mabry Mill (milepost 176.1), was a gristmill and sawmill for many years in the early part of this century.
Shot Tower Historical State Park - Virginia Overlooking the New River, Shot Tower was built more than 150 years ago to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers. Lead from the nearby Austinville Mines was melted in a kettle atop the 75-foot tower and poured through a sieve, falling through the tower and an additional 75-foot shaft beneath the tower into a kettle of water.
Doe Run Lodging on the Blue Ridge Parkway Doe Run Lodging is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest Virginia. We have many rentals--some with Jacuzzis and hot tubs. Most all have a fantastic view of the Piedmont below.
The Inn at Orchard Gap - Fancy Gap, Virginia From the upper and lower porches you can relax in a rocking chair, and enjoy the refreshing mountain air and countryside views
Buckmont Bed and Breakfast - Floyd, Virginia We know that once and a while everyone likes to get away from their hectic lives and just relax; this is the perfect place to practice the 6 R's ... Rest...Relax...Read...Rock...Ramble...& Roam through the beautiful country side here on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Restaurants
Château Morrisette - Blue Ridge Parkway Chateau Morrisette is both a relaxing and exciting experience for anyone who enjoys fine wine, good food and beautiful natural surroundings.
The Pine Tavern Restaurant - Floyd, Virginia Some of the past remains…the natural wood beams, walls and floors, the surrounding pine forest and romantic fireplace, the gathering of friends and sharing of good times