Mast General Store - Established 1883 & listed National Register of Historic Places. Authentic & nostalgic emporium located in NC's first rural historic district, Valle Crucis, just 8 miles from Boone. Clothing, camping gear, shoes & boots, housewares, candy & unique gifts. Hwy 194, (828) 963-6511. More downtown locations near the BRP and beyond. www.MastStore.com.

Mayberry Trading Post - General store and museum. Food, shopping, local art and artisan goods, demos, Milepost 181.5. www.mayberrytradingpostva.com

Welcome to our spectacular region of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Linville Falls and Crabtree Falls, Mileposts 316 to 344.  Visit the unique community of Little Switzerland with gem mines, shopping, museum and the Orchard at Altapass, MP 328.3.  Explore our hiking, cycling and waterfall trails, trout streams, caverns, Lake James, gold mines and golf courses or find adventure canoeing, boating, swimming or bird watching.  You'll also enjoy discovering our towns of Marion and Old Fort where you'll find unique lodging properties, fun events, arts and craft sites, shops and more online or call us for information. www.blueridgetravelers.com (877) 337-6756.

Meadowbrook Inn - 711 Main St, Blowing Rock, MP 291.9, heart of downtown. Rates include breakfast & Wi-Fi, indoor pool. www.meadowbrook-inn.com (828) 295-4300.

Meadows of Dan Campground - US Bus. 58W & BR Pkwy. MP 177.7. Clean-Quiet-Peaceful. At 3,000 ft. Full hookups, bathhouse, dump stat. Separate wooded tent area. Pets on leash-CG only. Furnished cozy or luxury log cabin rentals, some w/whirlpools & gas log fireplaces. No pets in cabins. Open year round. www.meadowsofdancampground.com. (866) 952-2292.

Meadows of Dan River Walk Cabins - 2 miles east of MP 177 BRP on Hwy 58. Peaceful mountain retreat with extraordinary cabins. www.meadowsofdanriverwalkcabins.com (336) 312-1421.

Meraki Escape - 21 miles from MP 423.2.
Adult-only luxury cabin rentals, pet friendly.
www.MerakiEscape.com (828) 463-7440.

Miller’s Camping - 1 mi. N of Hwy 18 at MP 247. FHU 30 & 50 amp, tent sites, hot showers, laundry, adjacent to MST, WiFi, open Apr. 1-Oct. 31st. www.millerscamping.com (336) 359-2828. info@millerscamping.com.

The Mimslyn Inn & Cottages -”Vintage Southern Hospitality”
Luxury historic hotel, quality and comfort. Restaurant, spa,
weddings. www.mimslyninn.com or (540) 743-5105.

Exit Milepost 331. Gem mining, gem & mineral shops, Gem & Mineral Festival, Rhododendron Festival, whitewater rafting, Appalachian Trail/Roan Mountain, Penland School of Crafts, NC's largest indoor recreational facility. For accommodations, event dates & attractions, contact: Chamber of Commerce, 79 Parkway Rd., Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Email: info@mitchell-county.com. Web site: www.mitchell-county.com (828) 765-9483 or (800) 227-3912.

Montebello Resort - Exit MP 27, Rt 56 East 3 miles. Full service campground with shaded sites for RV’s, campers, tents (open Apr-Oct). Cabin rentals available year round. Fee-based trout ponds, no license required. Country store w/fuel, groceries & many gift items, open year round. For more info, visit www.MontebelloVA.com. For reservations call (540) 377-2650.

Montfair Resort Farm - 18 mi. from Parkway, MP 0. 9 mi. N. of Crozet. Eco-friendly vacation cabins by mtn lake. All cabins have WiFi. Pets welcome. Hiking, fishing, canoes, bikes included! www.montfairresortfarm.com (434) 823-5202.

Enter Montgomery County, VA 21 miles from MP 165.2 via Rt 8 North. www.gotomontva.com or @GotoMontVA. (540) 394-4470.

Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson - Special tours
including Behind-the-Scenes, Gardens & Grounds. Cafe
& The Shop at Monticello. www.monticello.org (434) 984-9800.

Moonlight Manor B&B - 136 Old Fields Rd Floyd, VA.
5 Rooms with mountain views, quiet peaceful area.
www.moonlightmanorfloyd.com (540) 745-2080.

Moonshine Creek Campground - Cool & secluded, back to nature camping on beautiful rambling creek. FHU sites & cabins, campfires & hot showers. Off US 74/23 turn at Balsam Hwy sign. www.moonshinecreek.com. (828) 586-6666.

Exit parkway at Milepost 199.5, Hwy 52 South. 12 miles south of Fancy Gap, VA. Visit Andy Griffith’s hometown and inspiration for the fictional town of "Mayberry." Visit the Andy Griffith Collection, squad car tours, regional museum, Floyd’s Barbershop, Wally Service Station, historic downtown, Andy Griffith Playhouse and homeplace, Pilot Mountain State Park, historic homes & the world’s largest open-face granite quarry. Bluegrass shows/jams weekly. (800) 948-0949 or check out www.visitmayberry.com for visitor information.

Mount Mitchell Golf Club & Lodge - 2 miles off Pkwy at MP 344, rooms, condos, houses. Award-winning golf, great dining at Hawtree's Grill and Pub. Open April-November. www.mountmitchellgolf.com (828) 675-4923.

Mountain Aire Golf Club - Beautiful 18 hole public golf course. Great condition, reasonable rates. Exit Parkway at Glendale Springs or Deep Gap. 1396 Fairway Ridge Dr., West Jefferson, NC 28694. www.mountainaire.com (336) 877-4716.

Mountain Fresh Orchards - 2887 Chimney Rock Rd. Apples, bakery, The Apple Express train ride, cider. www.mtnfreshorchards.com (828) 685-7606.