Roanoke Boutique Hotel - Greater Downtown Roanoke. Walk downtown, bike to our Star. We love outside! Book at www.roanokeboutiquehotel.com (540) 420-4455.

Roanoke Co+op - Virginia's largest food co-op, 2 locations, deli & groceries, 1319 Grandin Road SW, downtown & convenient, 1 Market Sq SE. www.roanoke.coop

Explore Park - Adventure begins at the Explore Park Visitor Center at Milepost 115. Check out the museum and artisan gift shop before exploring recreation options including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, paddle sports, disc golf and special events. www.ExplorePark.org (540) 427-1800.

The Roanoke Valley and the neighboring scenic towns and counties - together known as Virginia’s Blue Ridge - is the quintessential mountain destination. As the largest metropolitan region along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia’s Blue Ridge has so much to offer visitors. Endless choices for creative cuisine and more shopping than you can squeeze into a weekend are just the beginning. The vibrant arts and culture scene includes one-of-a-kind opportunities like the Taubman Museum of Art, the renovated Center in the Square, the Virginia Museum of Transportation and more. It’s all surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, which means outdoor fun on the rivers, streams, lakes, trails and back roads. Get a bird’s eye view of Virginia’s Blue Ridge from the Roanoke Star and Overlook, featured on the cover, just off of Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 120. Then head to the Visitor Information Center, open daily 9am to 5pm, to plan a perfect Blue Ridge Day. Contact: Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, 101 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA 24016. www.visitvablueridge.com or 800-635-5532 or 540-342-6025.

RomanticAsheville.com - Insider's Guide to Asheville & surrounding mountains Biltmore, hiking, waterfalls, Parkway, packages www.RomanticAsheville.com

Rug & Home - Over 20,000 oriental rugs & home accessories. Finest rugs from India, China, Pakistan, Persia, Turkey, Egypt, Karastan, Milliken. Tapestries, needlepoints, oil paintings, antique furniture, brass, crystal, & Tiffany lamps, mirrors. Local & national artists. Sculptures and fine porcelain. Located at I-26, exit 33 behind Ethan Allen. Open 7 days. (828) 667-4585.

Welcome Center 2932 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure NC 28746, MP 384.7. Have the Time of Your Life! www.visitblueridgenc.com (828) 287-6113.

Salem, Virginia's Championship City. Visit historic downtown Salem, only 30 minutes from the Parkway.

Serenity Haven Camping - 15 mi. South of Pkwy off Hwy 421.
Trout fishing, RVs, 5th wheels, primitive tent site. Open all
year. www.serenityhavencamp.com (828) 270-8200.

11 miles from MP 305.2 - Via 221S to 105N. Awesome views from rental cabins! Otter Falls Park, hiking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, playground, zipline, tubing. www.sevendevils.net (828) 963-5343.

Dolly’s hometown, where shopping, entertainment, attractions, accommodations and mountain history come together in Sevierville to create an atmosphere that can't be found anywhere else in the Smokies. www.visitsevierville.com (888) 738-4378.

Shelton Vineyards and Harvest Grill - 199.5 US 52 to I-77S to NC exit 93 and follow the signs. Estate winery, offering tours and tastings daily. Restaurant serving lunch and dinner Mon-Sat, lunch on Sun. www.sheltonvineyards.com. (336) 366-4724.

Shenandoah Caverns - Underground world of wonders
and Virginia's only cavern with elevator service! Open all
year. www.shenandoahcaverns.com (540) 477-3115.

Venture off the Pkwy and experience OUR Rush Hour. Scenic drives, hiking, paddling, history, vineyards, breweries, restaurants, caverns. There's only one Shenandoah County in the Shenandoah Valley! www.VisitShenandoahCounty.com (540) 459-6227.

Shenandoah River Outfitters & River Log Cabins - Canoe, kayak, raft, tube the Shenandoah or stay in the river cabins. www.shenandoahriver.com (800) 6-CANOE2.

Shenandoah Valley Cultural Heritage Museum-Edinburg Mill - 214 S Main St, Edinburg VA. Gift shop, Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. noon-5. www.edinburgmill.com (540) 984-8400.

Shenandoah Valley Travel Association - Request an official Shenandoah Valley Travel Guide at www.VisitShenandoah.org or call (800) VISIT-SV. Mail requests to P.O. Box 261, Luray, VA 22835.

Shirley’s Bed and Breakfast - Roanoke, VA. MP 115 at Explore
Park, easy Parkway access. Luxurious rooms, 5 suites, exceptional
breakfast, pool, wine. www.shirleysbandb.com (540) 589-5600.

Shoji Spa & Lodge - Asheville’s only Japanese outdoor hot tub spa. The Lodge, Loft and Studio at Shoji offer unique, luxurious and cozy accommodations surrounded by the majesty of nature overlooking the Pisgah National Forest and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Serenity and scenery are paramount, yet only 8 minutes from downtown Asheville. Spectacular views and fireplaces in each unit make this the perfect couple’s escape! Spa packages and lodging for large groups available. www.shojiretreats.com (828) 299-0999.