Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Overview
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is managed by National Park Service and is located near Pulaski, 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.
Things to Do at Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Blue Ridge National Heritage Area include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
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.
GPS Coordinates: 37.11174774200000, -80.84966278100001
Contact & Resources
Phone: (828) 298-5330
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