Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
National Park Service, Virginia.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is a place unlike any other on Earth, where ancient landscapes enchant the eye and age-old traditions warm the heart. The distinctive landscape of the North Carolina mountains and foothills combined with the region’s living traditions of craft, music, agriculture and Cherokee heritage create a wealth of natural and cultural treasures unmatched in our country.
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is located at Parkway milepost 384, which is about a mile south of the US 70 intersection (or one mile north of the US 74-A intersection) and about 8 miles east of downtown Asheville. The Folk Art Center is located nearby, two miles to the north along the Parkway.
