Fleetwood Falls® - A quiet place nestled in the mountains, along the New River. Real estate for sale. Open all year. 9 1/2 miles NW of Parkway off Hwy. 221 on State Road 1106. 3108 Railroad Grade Road, PO Box 128, Fleetwood, NC 28626. www.fleetwoodfalls.com (336) 877-1110.

Floyd Center for the Arts - 220 Parkway Ln (Rt. 8). From MP 165, go N on Rt. 8 for 5.5 mi. Galleries, studios, gift shop, classes & more. www.floydartcenter.org (866) 787-8806.

The Floyd Country Store - Downtown Floyd, VA. Traditional music & dancing, country food & shopping. www.FloydCountryStore.com (540) 745-4563.

At MP 165, take Route 8 six miles to vibrant downtown Floyd. Enjoy a unique blend of new and heritage music, arts, shops, restaurants and spirits, with hiking & biking along 40 miles of the Parkway (MP 137-175); historic rock churches and heritage sites. www.VisitFloydVa.com (540) 745-4407.

Floyd Farm Trail - 203 S Locust St. Just off MP 165. Enhance
your visit with a sprinkle of agro-tourism! Our farms host tours,
workshops, tastings, AirBnB’s, U-Pick’s, etc. Stop by the Floyd
Farmers Market. For more info visit www.floydfarmtrail.org.

Foam & Fabric - Hwy 25, 6 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway. Area's largest selection of dress, upholstery, and drapery fabric. Open six days 9:00 to 5:30. (828) 684-0801.

Folk Art Center - Milepost 382. Home facility of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Features craft shop of regional crafts, 3 exhibition galleries, daily craft demonstrations, special events. Parkway information and bookstore. National Park Service programs during season. Open daily 9-6 April-Dec; 9-5 Jan-March. Web site: www.craftguild.org (828) 298-7928.

Fox Hill B&B Suites - 38 acres, pet friendly. Between MP 27 & 45.6; king beds, 3-course breakfast, WiFi. www.foxhillbb.com (540) 377-9922.

Fox Run Townhouses - Lake Lure. Townhouses with full kitchens, fireplaces, washer/dryers and Jacuzzi tubs, golf, tennis and water activities. www.vriresorts.com (866) 469-8222.

US 23, 441, 64, NC 28. Gem and ruby mines. Scenic waterfalls. For more information on accommodations and attractions, please write or call the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, 98 Hyatt Rd, Franklin, NC 28734. (828) 524-3161 (800) 336-7829.

Franklin County is a distinct outdoor destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a landscape woven with miles of roads, trails, and waters perfect for adventures of all kinds. Bike along nearly 50 miles of local scenic byways. A paddlers’ paradise: you can paddle on one of five blueways, including Philpott Lake. Or spend the day boating on one of two lakes, including Smith Mountain Lake. Finish the day with a craft beverage at one of our fine wineries, breweries or distilleries! www.visitfranklincountyva.com (540) 483-3030.

Fred's General Mercantile - on Beech Mountain, 30 min from Milepost exit 305.2, everything a general store used to be ...and more! "If we don't have it, you don't need it" www.fredsgeneral.com (828) 387-4838.

SW VA Cultural Center - Visitor center, music venue, and
artisan marketplace. Gateway to regional crafts, music, &
outdoor fun! www.visitswva.org (276) 492-2400.

A non-profit, volunteer, and membership organization dedicated
to protecting and preserving the Blue Ridge region. Members
financially support FRIENDS programs. FRIENDS chapters are
community-based organizations that empower and coordinate
volunteers, projects, and events in their local areas. We extend
our reach by working with local and regional government,
common-minded nonprofits, clubs, and other organizations. For
more information, please visit www.blueridgefriends.org or call
(540) 772-2992.

Located at Milepost 0, Front Royal is the stepping on and off point for a wonderful and spectacular Skyline Drive tour through the Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. (540) 635-5788. www.discoverfrontroyal.com

I-77 Exit 14 - 10 mi. W on Rt 58. Live radio show each Friday night from the Rex Theater. Downtown shops, area museum, New River Trail, August Old Fiddler's Convention, Crooked Road Historic Music Trail. www.visitgalax.com (276) 238-8130.

The Gamekeeper Restaurant & Bar - MP 294, Right on Shull's Mill Rd, 2.5 miles. Eclectic stone cottage, outdoor dining, local harvests. www.gamekeeper-nc.com

The Gap Deli at the Parkway - US 52 & MP 199.5. Homemade soup, sandwiches, salads & desserts. Open daily with seasonal hours. (276) 728-3881.

The Mountains are Calling and there's no better time to go to Gatlinburg, TN. It's the kind of place that brings people together and where memories are made around every corner. Come see why. www.gatlinburg.com

Gatlinburg SkyPark - 765 Parkway, 35 miles from MP 469 Cherokee. Great views of the Smoky Mountains, walk the record-setting SkyBridge. www.gatlinburgskypark.com (865) 436-4307.