Park №152SoutheastEst. 1936
Blue Ridge Parkway
Virginia & North Carolina·95,000 acres·October (foliage)
“America's longest linear park — 469 miles of ridgeline driving through the southern Appalachians.”
Best season
October (foliage)
Trip length
3–5 days
Acres
95,000
Region
Southeast
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Highlights
- Linn Cove Viaduct
- Mabry Mill
- Craggy Gardens
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