Econo Lodge-Airport - Located at I-26 exit 40. Minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore House, airport, & WNC Agriculture Center. Wire & wireless internet. Cable TV. (828) 684-1200.

Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - Treasure Hunt of your Life. Keep what you find! Mine for ruby, emerald and more! Open year round. 2120 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville NC. www.ElijahMountain.com (828) 692-6560.

"Birthplace of American Democracy," two state parks, largest rhododendron gardens in U.S., oldest frame house in TN, 134' covered bridge. Enjoy the outdoors, camping, water sports & hiking. www.tourcartercounty.com. (423) 547-3850.

Emerald Village - 3 miles from Parkway at Little Switzerland. Gem mining, gold panning, mine tours, waterfall, free exhibits, real mines, fun shopping! NC's Gem! www.emeraldvillage.com (828) 765-6463.

Engadine Inn and Cabins - 2630 Smoky Park Highway, Asheville (Candler), NC, 6.5 mi., 10 min. from MP 393.6. 5 B&B rooms in circa 1885 Inn, plus 6 private cabins. www.engadineinnandcabins.com (828) 633-1110.

The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant - Chimney Rock, NC. Historic inn, restaurant, Select Registry member, cabin rentals. www.theesmeralda.com (828) 625-2999.

An energetic destination with outdoor adventures at South
Holston Lake and Dam, bass-fishing, racing action at Bristol Motor
Speedway, and find Bristol’s musical roots at the Birthplace of
Country Music Museum. ExploreBristol.com (423) 793-7503.

Asheville Biltmore Fairfield Inn & Suites - Left onto 191, 2.5 mi. on left across from Asheville Outlets. www.marriott.com/avlbs (828) 665-4242.

Fairfield Inn & Suites - 2060 Blowing Rock Rd. 5 miles from Parkway. Continental breakfast. Call (800) 228-2800.

Fairfield Inn & Suites - 100 rooms & suites across from Harrah's Casino on US 19 north. Continental breakfast, indoor pool, Meeting space. (828) 497-0400.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheville Airport - New in 2017. Close to Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock Park, DuPont Recreational Forest. Exercise room, indoor pool, free WiFi, business center. 155 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732. www.marriott.com/avlff (828) 684-1144.

Smiths Grocery
Copper hill Cakes
Appleridge farms

Fancy Gap Cabins and Campground - Picturesque, quiet, family-owned property directly on Parkway. RV, tent camping, cabins & motel rooms. Come enjoy the fresh mtn. air. MP 202.5. Motorcycles, bicycles welcome. Free WiFi. www.fancygapcabinsandcampground.com (276) 730-7154.

Come and experience the "Coolest" little community beside the Parkway. Convenient to the Parkway from I-77 at exit 8, Fancy Gap is among the top exits along the entire Parkway. Fancy Gap is the perfect place to start, end or just stretch your legs while cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit and shop Treasure Potts Antiques and Garden Shoppes for unique treasures and high quality antiques for your home. Dine at the nearby Gap Deli and enjoy only the freshest salads, soups and sandwiches. Elevate your golf game with a challenging round of mountain golf at Skyland Lakes Golf Club and relax with spectacular views right on the Parkway with an overnight stay at Fancy Gap Cabins, Campground and Motel. Let Fancy Gap envelop you with its charm and you’ll quickly learn why in Carroll County "It's Cooler in the Mountains™".

Fire Mountain Inn & Cabins - Contemporary inn, private Treehouses, cabins with fireplaces, Jacuzzi’s. Spectacular views, pet friendly. www.firemt.com (800) 775-4446.

Fleetwood Falls® - A quiet place nestled in the mountains, along the New River. Real estate for sale. Open all year. 9 1/2 miles NW of Parkway off Hwy. 221 on State Road 1106. 3108 Railroad Grade Road, PO Box 128, Fleetwood, NC 28626. www.fleetwoodfalls.com (336) 877-1110.

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.

The Floyd Country Store - Downtown Floyd, VA. Traditional music & dancing, country food & shopping. www.FloydCountryStore.com (540) 745-4563.

At MP 165, take Route 8 six miles to vibrant downtown Floyd. Enjoy a unique blend of new and heritage music, arts, shops, restaurants and spirits, with hiking & biking along 40 miles of the Parkway (MP 137-175); historic rock churches and heritage sites. www.VisitFloydVa.com (540) 745-4407.