Road-tripping along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a must when visiting Asheville. As a native North Carolinian, I can still vividly remember family camping trips to this western part of the state and the level of hypnosis I would enter into when driving along this scenic route. No matter the season, the Blue Ridge Parkway is simply breathtaking.
This National Parkway is best known for its long-range vistas and close-up views of the Appalachian Highlands. While it winds 469 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, all you'll need is a few minutes on this route to recognize why it's also known as "America's Favorite Drive." My advice? Sit back, relax, and drive nice and slow!
