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.

Floyd Farm Trail - 203 S Locust St. Just off MP 165. Enhance
your visit with a sprinkle of agro-tourism! Our farms host tours,
workshops, tastings, AirBnB’s, U-Pick’s, etc. Stop by the Floyd
Farmers Market. For more info visit www.floydfarmtrail.org.

Foam & Fabric - Hwy 25, 6 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway. Area's largest selection of dress, upholstery, and drapery fabric. Open six days 9:00 to 5:30. (828) 684-0801.

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.

Fox Hill B&B Suites - 38 acres, pet friendly. Between MP 27 & 45.6; king beds, 3-course breakfast, WiFi. www.foxhillbb.com (540) 377-9922.

Fox Run Townhouses - Lake Lure. Townhouses with full kitchens, fireplaces, washer/dryers and Jacuzzi tubs, golf, tennis and water activities. www.vriresorts.com (866) 469-8222.

US 23, 441, 64, NC 28. Gem and ruby mines. Scenic waterfalls. For more information on accommodations and attractions, please write or call the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, 98 Hyatt Rd, Franklin, NC 28734. (828) 524-3161 (800) 336-7829.

Franklin County is a distinct outdoor destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is a landscape woven with miles of roads, trails, and waters perfect for adventures of all kinds. Bike along nearly 50 miles of local scenic byways. A paddlers’ paradise: you can paddle on one of five blueways, including Philpott Lake. Or spend the day boating on one of two lakes, including Smith Mountain Lake. Finish the day with a craft beverage at one of our fine wineries, breweries or distilleries! www.visitfranklincountyva.com (540) 483-3030.