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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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.

Pinecrest B&B - 249 Cumberland Ave. 6 mi. to Pkwy MP 382. Historic 5-room inn, 1 mi. to downtown AVL. Free breakfast. www.pinecrestbb.com (828) 281-4275.

Pineola Inn - US 221 3 mi. S of Linville. 1.5 mi off MP 312. 45 rooms, clean, affordable, AC, CATV, microfridges, log cabins, honeymoon suites w/Jacuzzis, RV & tent camping, gift shop. www.PineolaInn.com (828) 733-4979.

Pisgah Forest Gem Mine - 507 N Main St. Hendersonville, 3338 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest. Open all year, indoor/outdoor mining, unique rock/retail shop, waterfalls. www.pfgems.com (828) 367-8330.