Welcome to Virtual Blue Ridge’s tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This tour contains many pages of information, each incorporating video, panoramic images, sound and text. Please enjoy our tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway… but remember, nothing beats seeing the real thing on a leisurely visit to the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia!

Begin the Tour with…

• Overlooks — The Blue Ridge Parkway has over 200 overlooks. They offer scenic vistas, trailhead access points, picnic tables, interpretive signage, trash cans and areas to stretch your legs.
• Parks — The bulk of the Blue Ridge Parkway lands are it’s 12 parks and recreation areas. These parks contain the majority of the trails and activities available along the parkway.
• Trails — There are over 117 trails with miles upon miles of explorable terrain. There are trails ranging from leisurely strolls to hikes only the experienced should attempt.
• Visitor Centers — The visitor centers offer the most information on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At the visitor centers, you can inquire about questions you may have on your journey. This is also where you can pick up guidebooks and maps as you travel.

The future for the Virtual Blue Ridge project will bring additional content including new photos, 360° panoramas, movies and audio voice-overs. This is a project that is worked on daily and we look forward to a future of providing the best information and resources for the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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