KOA Kampground - From Boone, 194N 3 mi. Left on Ray Brown Rd. 1 mi. Beautiful view. Rec room, general store, laundry, pool. 123 Harmony Mtn. Lane, Boone, NC 28607. (828) 264-7250.

Our welcoming mountain town offers something for just about everyone, any time of the year. From epic outdoor adventures to world-famous spas and cozy mountain cabins to grand historic inns, there are many reasons why it's better in Boone. Visit www.exploreboone.com

Boyd Mountain Log Cabins - Seven restored antique hand hewn log cabins with 2-4 bedrooms on 150 acres with a Christmas tree farm. Open all year. MP 443 Waynesville or MP 455 Maggie Valley/Soco Gap, 10 min. off Pkwy. www.boydmountain.com (828) 926-1575.

Brierley Hill B&B - 985 Borden Rd, Lexington VA, MP 45.6. Large rooms & suites, country b'fast, views, voted One of the Top 10 Romantic Inns in the US. Pet friendly cottage. www.brierleyhill.com (540) 464-8421.

Bristol Caverns - 5 miles southeast of Bristol on US 421. Only 8 miles from I-81 Exit 3. A journey through the caverns will take you through millions of years of timeless beauty. Largest and most beautiful in Smoky Mountain region. Open daily. (423) 878-2011.

Have a big vacation in a small town! Enjoy pristine mountain beauty, whitewater rafting, Fontana Lake, trout fishing, horseback riding, hiking, scenic train ride, shopping or just relaxing. Rich Cherokee and Southern Appalachian history. Lodging includes inns, B&Bs, cabins, resorts, hotels, motels and campgrounds. Call (828) 488-3681 or visit www.GreatSmokies.com.

Bubba O'Leary's General Store - 17 miles east of MP 384.7 US Hwy 74 Alt., open year round, old timey fun stuff and gear for all your mountain adventures. www.bubbaolearys.com (828) 625-2479.

4 mi. from Parkway Milepost 90.9. Downtown historic district with structures dating from 1750 - 1950. Shops filled with antiques, art, furniture & collectibles. Walk our Swinging Bridge or paddle the James River. www.townofbuchanan.com (540) 254-1212.

Buffalo Mountain Getaway - There's no place like home, except here. Visit our website to see all of our properties. www.buffalomountaingetaway.com (540) 789-8335.

Brown Mountain Lights mystery seen near here in the Pisgah Nat. Forest. Parkway MP 312 south on NC Hwy 181. Hike Table Rock and Hawksbill Mtns. See the Linville Gorge. Pristine Lake James State Park. www.discoverburkecounty.com (888) 462-2921.

Enjoy small town charm with bed & breakfasts, inns, handmade crafts, shops, summer theatre, golf, hiking, camping, musical events & festivals on Burnsville's Town Square. www.yanceychamber.com (828) 682-7413.

Cabins at Seven Foxes - 5 wildlife-themed, private, fully equipped cabins on 7 acres. Pet friendly. Open year round. Free Wi-Fi, fireplaces, porches, Jacuzzi. www.sevenfoxes.com (828) 877-6333.

Cabins Off The Parkway - 579 Halls Store Rd, Willis VA. MP 174. 1, 2, 3 bedrooms with scenic views, 5 star reviews, disc golf 2018. www.cabinsofftheparkway.com (704) 807-1886.

“your time…our place”. Sculpted by Nature…Crafted by Man, visit Caldwell County; experience our rich history, our quaint towns, live music, live theatre, festivals and car shows, world class sculpture exhibits, local crafts, antiques. Located thirty minutes south of Blowing Rock at Milepost 294. www.explorecaldwell.com (828) 726-0616.

Calhoun House Inn & Suites - Large 4-room suites in a historic inn with modern amenities, just 1 block to downtown shops, restaurants and GSMR train depot. Virtual tours at www.CalhounHouse.com (828) 788-0505.

Campfire Lodgings - 7 mi. from dwtn. Asheville. Mtn. top camping, full service RV sites, yurts, cliff house, cabins, and tent sites. Open year-round. www.campfirelodgings.com (828) 658-8012.

Campgrounds at Explore Park - Home to a variety of new overnight accommodations with direct access to the Parkway at Milepost 115, and only minutes from the cultural amenities of downtown Roanoke. Choose from primitive camping, group sites, tents, yurts, pod cabins and RV sites. www.ExplorePark.org (540) 427-1800.

Carlton Gallery - 10360 Hwy 105 S. between Boone & Banner Elk, NC. Celebrating 36 years, local/regional artists, paintings, clay, wood, glass, fiber art, jewelry, art workshops. www.carltongallery.com (828) 963-4288.

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area - 31 campsites. 6000 Hwy. 80 South, Burnsville, NC. Some sites with river access, near Mt. Mitchell. www.cfaia.org  (877) 444-6777.

In the heart of the Blue Ridge Plateau, in the middle of VA's famous Crooked Road, and known for scenic mountain vistas plus mountain views and streams. Hiking, fishing, golfing, canoeing, bird-watching, flea markets, gun shows, mountain music and annual festivals are just a few of our many attractions. Our Visitor Center is located at Exit 14 off I-77 only 10 miles from the BRP at Fancy Gap. Contact: Carroll County Tourism, 239 Farmers Market Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343, www.VisitTheBlueRidge.com (276) 730-3100.