Ober Gatlinburg - Ride the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway to indoor ice skating, Alpine Slide, scenic chairlift, Wildlife Encounter, Ski Mountain Coaster, winter skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, dining, shopping & more! www.obergatlinburg.com (865) 436-5423.

Oconaluftee Indian Village - Poses the question, “Is it actually Cherokee history if it’s still happening?” Today you can transport back to an 18th century village full of authentic stickball demonstrations, dance, staged war reenactments—you name it. If it happened then, it’s happening now. Season opens May 1st, and tickets and times are available at www.CherokeeLivingHistory.com or (866) 554-4557.

Old North State Winery - 199.5, US 52. Winery & restaurant in downtown Mt. Airy. Open Tues.-Sun. www.oldnorthstatewinery.com (336) 789-9463.

Olde Beau Resort - 729 Olde Beau Blvd, Glade Valley. MP 229.7 - 5 miles, South Hwy 21, entrance left. Rooms, golf, pool. www.oldebeau.com (800) 752-1634.

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.

OOAK Art Gallery - 14 miles north of MP 344. Fine, folk, & funky local art and live music. www.ooakartgallery.com (828) 675-0690.

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Celebrating the very best of North Carolina from the mountains to the coast. www.ourstate.com

PARI - Former NASA facility now active center for research and STEM education, open Sat-Sun. Campus tours, scenic views, hiking trails, space flight artifacts, meteorites, minerals. www.pari.edu (828) 862-5554.

Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - BRP Milepost 268. Queen & King bedrooms, pet friendly rooms. Events, weddings, lunch & dinner. www.parkvistainn.com (336) 266-6368.

Southern Highland Craft Guild Moses Cone Manor - One of the guild's stops located @ MP 294, it represents 400 makers of the Southern Appalachians on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Craft demonstrations offered from April to November. Open daily March 15 to November 30, 9-5 daily. Closed Thanksgiving. www.craftguild.org (828) 295-7938.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where natural beauty, outdoor recreation and history blend. For more information on accommodations and events: Patrick County Tourism Division, PO Box 466, Stuart, VA 24171 or visit us at: www.visitpatrickcounty.org (276) 694-6094.

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.

Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards - Seasonal or by appt. Free tours, tastings & animal visits. Farm vacation rental house. Website: www.PeaksofOtterWinery.com (540) 586-3707.

Penland Gallery - At Penland School of Crafts in Mitchell County, featuring contemporary craft and information about area studios. Open Tues-Sun from March to early Dec. Exit Parkway at US 226; follow 226N 7.5 miles; turn onto Penland Rd; follow signs to Penland School. www.penland.org/gallery (828) 765-6211.

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.

Variety of music, shopping, attractions, restaurants, and accommodations, plus Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountains. Website: www.mypigeonforge.com 1-800-251-9100.

Pilot Knob Inn - Tobacco barn cabins & Honeymoon suites, whirlpools, fireplaces on 100+ acres, lake with boating & fishing. Pilot Mtn 1 mile off Hwy 52. Full Breakfast & sauna. www.pilotknobinn.com. (336) 325-2502.

Pine Tavern Lodge - Beautiful 1927 historic hotel. WiFi, pets, & amenities expected by today's travelers. 2-room suites, private cottage. www.thepinetavernlodge.com (540) 745-4428.