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.

Mountainaire Inn & Log Cabins - 827 Main Street, MP 291.9. Rustic Inn & Cabins, Downtown Blowing Rock. www.mountainaireinn.com (828) 295-7991.

The Mountaineer Inn - 155 Tunnel Rd. 1½ miles from Parkway MP 382.6. Continental breakfast, free WiFi, pet friendly. 1 mi. to downtown & mall. www.themountaineerinn.com (800) 255-4080.

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley - Regional history
museum complex including Glen Burnie Historic House,
7 acres formal gardens, & The Trails at MSV on 90 acres
of green space. www.themsv.org (888) 556-5799.

Mystery Hill - Family fun center! Feel the strange pull. See water flow uphill. Hall of Mystery. 40 challenges. Heritage & Artifact Museums. Open all year. Hwy 221/321 North Blowing Rock. www.mysteryhill-nc.com. info@mysteryhill-nc.com. (828) 263-0507.

Nantahala Outdoor Center - At the intersection of the Appalachian Trail & the Nantahala River in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts since 1972, NOC’s 500-acre campus boasts plenty of exciting adventures to keep your entire group happy & active, whether you spend a day or a week. Whitewater raft, zipline, mountain bike & hike, and explore Fontana Lake in a rental kayak or canoe. Between adventures, check out NOC’s riverfront restaurants & retail stores, spend the night in a cozy trailside cabin, or discover another southeast river adventure with NOC, including rafting on the French Broad River in the Blue Ridge Mountains! www.noc.com (800) 232-7238.

National D-Day Memorial - The Nation's monument to D-Day. Admission includes guided tour. www.dday.org (540) 587-3619.

Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center - MP 61.4 & 63.7. Spectacular mountain views, dining, tavern, state park, caverns. www.naturalbridgeva.com (540) 291-2121.

Natural Bridge Zoological Park - Discover the largest & most complete collection of birds & animals in the state of Virginia. Ride on an elephant, stand next to a giraffe, see a huge white tiger, hug baby llamas & donkeys. Enjoy monkeys, gibbons, & mandrill baboons.  See Himalayan bears, pink flamingos, colorful macaws, huge alligators. Feed, pet, & photograph tame animals in Virginia’s largest petting area. Safari gift shop, free picnic areas. Off I-81 between exits 175 & 180. 15 minutes off Parkway. Daily 9-6pm. www.naturalbridgezoo.com. (540) 291-2420.

Natural Bridge KOA Campground - Rt. 130 west to The Natural Bridge, Rt. 11 North 4.5 miles, RV-tent-cabin-deluxe cabins. Open all year. www.naturalbridgekoa.com (800) 562-8514.

NC High Country Host & Regional Visitor Center - Travel info for Boone, Blowing Rock, Beech Mtn, West Jefferson area. Open 7 days a week, located at BRP Milepost 291 exit. Order a free vacation planner. www.MountainsofNC.com (800) 438-7500.

From MP 0 to the mighty James River, explore 471 miles of wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries, orchards, unique lodging, restaurants & shopping. Info: Nelson County Dept. of Tourism, PO Box 636, Dept. BRPA, Lovingston, VA 22949. www.nelsoncounty.com. For free travel & event information, e-mail: info@nelsoncounty.org (800) 282-8223.

The North Carolina Arboretum - Entrance at MP 393. Renowned gardens, hiking & biking trails and engaging exhibitions. www.ncarboretum.org (828) 665-2492.

Town of North Wilkesboro, NC - Living starts here! Located in the foothills of the NC Blue Ridge Mtns. www.north-wilkesboro.com (336) 667-7129.

Northeast Tennessee - Bordering NC, VA and KY in the Appalachian Mountains. Explore the true outdoors, music, history, small town charm and southern culture. www.NortheastTennessee.org

Northwest Trading Post - at MP 259 is now "Sally Mae's on the Parkway" featuring Hand Made In The USA products with food and drinks in a magical historic venue. (336) 982-2543.

The Historic Nu Wray Inn - MP 331, a unique stay established in 1833. Join famous travelers Mark Twain, Elvis Presley and others. www.TheNuWrayInn.com (828) 682-2329.

Oak Haven Lodge - Comfortable, affordable, overnight accommodations. 7 mi. from MP 164 on Route 8. Lovely 12 room lodge. www.oakhavenlodge.com  (540) 745-5716.