Christa's Country Corner - General Store, Deli, Ice Cream, Clothing and Gifts. Choose and Cut Christmas Trees. Straight across from Entrance/Exit. Mile Marker 312 Morganton - Pineola Exit. (828) 733-3353.

Dogtown Roadhouse - 302 S Locust St, Floyd VA. Wood-fired pizza, bands, & brews. Live music Fri. & Sat. 6 miles from Parkway. www.dogtownroadhouse.com

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.

A Greystone Inn - MP 423, NC's most idyllic romantic lakefront hideaway. Sunset cruise, pet friendly, golf, luxury historic. Dine in our Lakeside Dining Rm or Mansion Bar. www.greystoneinn.com (828) 966-4700.

Lost Province Brewing Company - A brewpub located in downtown Boone at 130 N. Depot St. Serves authentic and innovative craft beer & savory wood fired fare. www.lostprovince.com (828) 265-3506.

Mabry Mill Restaurant & Gift Shop - Country-style menu. Famous sweet potato, cornmeal and buckwheat pancakes. Breakfast all day. Lunch/dinner entrees. Virginia crafts and souvenirs. May-Oct. www.mabrymillrestaurant.com (276) 952-2947.

Olde Liberty Station Restaurant - Your ticket for casual dining. 12 mi. from MP 86; Open 11-10 M-Th, 11-11 Fri, Noon-11 Sat., 1st Class Dining in beautifully restored train station. Great prices. (540) 587-9377.

Peaks of Otter Lodge - MP 86 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open daily from mid-April through November. Weekends December through early April. Restaurant, lounge. Shuttle to Sharp Top Mountain. www.peaksofotter.com (888) 454-7711.

Pepper’s Restaurant - Famous sandwiches since 1975. Featuring steaks and seafood, soup & salad bar and homemade desserts. Open 7 days. Located at the Shops at Shadowline near Harris-Teeter. All ABC permits. www.peppers-restaurant.com. (828) 262-1250.

Pisgah Inn - "Peak of the Parkway". Full service restaurant, lodging, gift shop and country store. Panoramic views from our Observation Deck and all guest rooms. Milepost 408.6 Blue Ridge Parkway. www.pisgahinn.com (828) 235-8228.

Red Rooster Coffee & Cafe - 823 E. Main St. Floyd VA. Award-winning coffee roasted daily. 6 miles from MP 165. www.redroostercoffee.com (540) 745-5638.

Sugar Tree Inn - 3/4 mi W. of MP 27 is a haven of natural beauty called The Sugar Tree. Set on 28 acres at 2800 feet, the inn is a place of peace and tranquility. Relax in rustic elegance and enjoy 40-mile views from our front porch. Wood-burning fireplaces in every room. A full country breakfast is included; dinner is available for inn guests with advance reservations. www.sugartreeinn.com (540) 377-2197.

Switzerland Cafe & General Store - Hwy 226A, Milepost 334. Check Google listing for hours. Serving lunch Easter - Halloween. Imported beers, wines & cheeses, picnic supplies, T-shirts, crafts. www.switzerlandcafe.com (828) 765-5289.

The Pedalin' Pig - 4235 NC Hwy 105. Open daily 11am-9pm. Southern style BBQ, ribs, brisket, chicken, trout. Inside/outside dine-in/takeout. Large, easy parking, WiFi. www.thepedalinpig.com