Historic Hillsville Virginia, state and national historic district, Preserve America Community, site of the 1912 Courthouse Shootout, eateries and shops www.townofhillsville.com (276) 728-2128.

Hilton Garden Inn - Asheville South - Exit MP 393.6, go 2.5 miles north on Hwy 191. Full restaurant & bar, cooked-to-order breakfast, free local area shuttle. www.ashevillesouth.hgi.com (828) 633-6024.

Historic Smithfield - 1000 Smithfield Plantation Rd., 36 mi. from Parkway, original, historic house, museum. www.historicsmithfield.org (540) 231-3947.

Holiday Inn Biltmore East at the Blue Ridge Parkway - Exit one mile on US 70 East, hotel located on left. Mountain view rooms, pet friendly rooms, full service restaurant, fitness center, scenic seasonal outdoor pool. Only 7 minutes to Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville. (828) 298-5611 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/asheville/avlea/hoteldetail

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock - 1 mile South on 321. Rooms w/ King or 2 Queen beds, microwave, refrig. Complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, seasonal outdoor pool. (828) 295-4422.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Arden-Asheville Airport - Between Asheville & Hendersonville and moments from the Asheville Regional Airport. (828) 684-6000. www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/arden/avlar/hoteldetail

Holiday Inn Tanglewood - Roanoke, 4468 Starkey Rd., 2 mi. from MP 121. Best Views in the Valley. Renovated 2012. Micro, fridges, restaurant, lounge. (540) 774-4400.

Homestead Inn - 153 Morris St. in the heart of town. Open year round. Sun.-Thurs. discount. Quaint, cozy, immaculate rooms. A/C, flat screen TV, phones, coffee, fridge, micro, fireplaces, Jacuzzis. Efficiency avail. Free Wi-Fi. www.homestead-inn.com (828) 295-9559.

Homewood Suites - Exit MP 382, go 3 mi. west on US 70. Full renovation in Spring 2017! All-suite hotel, free hot breakfast, evening social (M-Th), comp. area shuttle. Close to downtown Asheville and Biltmore. www.asheville.homewoodsuites.com (828) 252-5400.

The Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge - 611 W. King Street. 15 room boutique hotel, pet friendly, 2 lounges. www.thehorton.com (828) 832-8060.

Hotel Floyd - 300 Rick Lewis Way. Downtown Floyd, 6 mi. off MP 165.2. Green hotel, 40 unique rooms themed after Floyd’s character. Pet friendly rooms available! www.hotelfloyd.com (540) 745-6080.

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Curio by Hilton - Four Diamond historic hotel & resort in Roanoke VA. The Regency Room dining, pool, spa, and Pub. www.hotelroanoke.com (540) 985-5900.

Inn at Brevard - Lodging, dining, cocktails. Full country breakfast. 16 antique furnished rooms. Private baths. 315 East Main St., Brevard, NC. www.theinnatbrevard.com (828) 884-2105.

Inn on Mill Creek - B&B in Pisgah National Forest, just 20 min. east of MP 382.6 or exit the Parkway at MP 344. A casual & comfortable homebase while exploring from Linville to the Asheville area. 3895 Mill Creek Rd. Old Fort NC. www.innonmillcreek.com (828) 668-1115.

Explore the best of the western North Carolina mountains! From epic hikes and top-rated fly fishing to artisan shopping and our very own Ale Trail, Jackson County is your gateway to adventures big and small. Visit www.DiscoverJacksonNC.com, 800-962-1911.

Jenkins Rentals - The finest vacation rentals in the Blowing Rock area. Homes with hot tubs, long range mountain views. www.jenkinsrentals.com (800) 438-7803.

Heart of the Yadkin Valley. Exit at Milepost 229, go South of Parkway on US 21 to I-77 Exit 82. The Jonesville area offers a true hub for visitors to the Yadkin Valley Wine Region. Yadkin County boasts at least 12 wineries that offer tours, tastings, and refined dining. We also have abundant opportunities for the antique collector or outdoor adventurer. Need overnight accommodations? Stay at our first class hotels with 301 rooms. We also have numerous gas stations nearby to fill up and unique locally owned restaurants for your dining pleasure. Once you have finished eating and drinking, you can go outdoors and walk our greenway, kayak the Yadkin River or hike nearby Stone Mountain. For more info visit Jonesville Welcome Center I-77 Exit 82, (336) 835-2000.

King George Inn B&B - MP 120, 4 miles off Pkwy. L Franklin Rd, R King George Ave. Restored mansion in historic district. Walk to restaurants. www.KingGeorgeInnBandB.com (757) 675-4034.