A Sapphire Inn - 761 E. Main St., Franklin, NC 28734.
Downtown, restaurants & shops. Easy access to Appalachian
& Bartram Trails. www.sapphireinnfranklin.com (828) 524-4406.

Albert’s Lodge at Mt. Mitchell - 5 min N of BRP, large rms,
kitchenette, A/C, HDTV, Wi-Fi, prvt. deck w/ spectacular view of mtns,
walk to Roaring Fork Falls. http://AlbertsLodge.com (828) 675-4691.

Slow down. Breathe easy. Stay as busy or un-busy as you want.
Conquer a mountain or play checkers on the front porch. Stay,
dine, hike, explore, canoe, fish, shop & play. Visitor Center downtown
Sparta. www.authenticallyalleghany.com (336) 372-5473.

Alleghany Inn - 341 N Main St, Sparta, NC 28675. 64 rooms, free
wireless internet, cable TV 100+ chan., guest laundry. Restaurant
on site. 48 solar panels, 7.5 miles MP 229. Reserve online:
www.AlleghanyInn.com or (888) 372-2501.

Allstar Lodging Vacation Cabins - Unique rentals,
1-10 bdr., 2-40 guests. Hot tub, kitchen, fire pit, pool, Wi-Fi,
pets welcome. www.allstarlodging.com (540) 843-0606.

Alpine Inn - Clinging to the side of Grassy Mountain with THE most spectacular views in Little Switzerland. Rooms with large private balconies. Free sunrise, Wi-Fi, picnic area, grill, firepit. Reasonable rates. From MP 334, 1 mi. S on 226A. www.AlpineInnNC.com (828) 765-5380.

Alpine Village Inn - 297 Sunset Dr. Cozy rooms & suites with AC, free Wi-Fi. Some fireplaces & Jacuzzi. Pet friendly rooms. www.alpine-village-inn.com (828) 295-7206.

The Altapass Orchard - 328, Family fun, storytelling, hayrides, free music - Sat, Sun, Wed-Friday, fudge, ice cream, gifts, apples, books, crafts, seasonal 5/15 - 10/31.  (888) 765-9531.

Anchor Fly - Guided Fly Fishing Tours in WNC near the Parkway.
Certified fly fishing instructors for anglers of all
experience levels. www.anchorfly.com (828) 490-9077.

Andon-Reid Inn B&B - Waynesville, 8 mi. from Pkwy. Award-winning B&B w/ great views, close to downtown, luxurious rooms. www.andonreidinn.com (828) 452-3089.

Appalachian Backroads - Ride the Wild Side! 14 vetted motorcycle routes. Visit www.appalachianbackroads.com.

Art of Living Retreat Center - Relax & Recharge. 3 mi from MP 285.5 in Boone. Stunning views & deep relaxation with workshops, yoga, delicious food, pottery classes & more at NC's hidden gem. www.artoflivingretreatcenter.org (800) 392-6870.

Ashe County, NC www.thecoolestcorner.com. Enjoy scenic views, hiking, biking, canoeing, golf, 3 historic towns, arts district, crafts, festivals. Ashe Chamber, PO Box 31, West Jefferson, NC 28694. www.ashechamber.com (888) 343-2743.

Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association - Stay at the best inns of Asheville! Exits MP 377.4 to 393.6. Rates and availability at www.ashevillebba.com.

Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds - 25 Luxury cabins, 38 acres adjacent to B.R. Parkway & Mountain to Sea Trail. www.ashevillecabins.com  (800) 235-2474.

Asheville East KOA Campground - 6 1/2 miles from Parkway. Go east on Hwy 70. Kamping Kabins, lodges, RV & tent sites. 2 fishing lakes, pool, trout stream on 55 acres. Open all year round. www.ashevilleeastkoa.com (828) 686-3121 or (800) 562-5907.

Asheville West KOA - I-40 Exit 37, minutes to Biltmore House, gem mining, river rafting, music, arts & crafts - full hookups, tents & kabins. Reserve now; (800) 562-9015. www.koa.com/campgrounds/Asheville-west

This mountain resort city at Milepost 382.6 of the Blue Ridge Parkway beckons lovers of festivals, the outdoors, fine restaurants, distinctive shopping, and Biltmore Estate, a 250-room French Renaissance chateau. The Visitors Center at Exit 4C off I-240 is open every day, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends.  www.exploreasheville.com (828) 258-6101.

Home of the Woolly Worm Festival. Christmas trees, top resorts & attractions, skiing hub. Located in the "High Country" in the western mountains of North Carolina. Avery County Chamber of Commerce, 4501 Tynecastle Hwy Unit 2, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Open Monday-Friday from 10-4. Website: www.averycounty.com (800) 972-2183.