Beagle Ridge Herb Farm - South of Wytheville. Lavender, butterflies, wildlife, views and hiking. www.beagleridge.org (276) 621-4511.

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.

Crossnore Weavers & Gallery - "A working museum." Traditional hand woven textiles produced since 1920. Open Mon-Sat. Off Hwy 221 in Crossnore. (800) 374-4660.

Dogwood Crafters - Craft Coop, a showcase of handmade arts and crafts since 1976. 90 Webster St. Dillsboro, NC. Open 10-6 daily. www.dogwoodcrafters.com (828) 586-2248.

Floyd Center for the Arts - 220 Parkway Ln (Rt. 8). From MP 165, go N on Rt. 8 for 5.5 mi. Galleries, studios, gift shop, classes & more. www.floydartcenter.org (866) 787-8806.

Folk Art Center - Milepost 382. Home facility of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Features craft shop of regional crafts, 3 exhibition galleries, daily craft demonstrations, special events. Parkway information and bookstore. National Park Service programs during season. Open daily 9-6 April-Dec; 9-5 Jan-March. Web site: www.craftguild.org (828) 298-7928.

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

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.

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.

Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Inc. - Largest selection of authentic Cherokee weaponry, basketry, beadwork, finger weaving, wood & stone carving. www.quallaartsandcrafts.org (828) 497-3103.

Southern Highland Craft Gallery - Featuring fine regional crafts. 26 Lodge St., Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC. www.craftguild.org (828) 277-6222.

Wrenn Pottery - Functional porcelain pottery for home. Located
right off Parkway near MP 153. Gallery is always stocked with
pots. Stop & shop. www.wrennpottery.com (704) 562-9825.