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.

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 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.

Baymont by Wyndham Front Royal - 10 Commerce Ave, N entrance Shen Natl Park, bike parking, free breakfast, pool, restaurant, LCD TV - HBO, free WiFi, laundry, renovated. www.bit.ly/BaymontWyndhamFrontRoyal (540) 635-3161.

Baymont Inn Biltmore - I-40 Exit 50 or 50B. Near Biltmore Estate & Biltmore Village. 2 miles north from Blue Ridge Parkway on US 25. Indoor pool & spa. Free Cont. Breakfast.  AAA, AARP. www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17936 (828) 274-2022, (800) 337-0550.

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk - Located on Hwy. 184, 7 mi. from MP 304. Full service hotel. Seasonal packages. www.bestwesternbannerelk.com (877) 877-4553.

Best Western Plus Waynesboro - I-64 Exit 94. Our award-winning hotel is just 5 minutes from MP 0 of the Parkway! Pet-friendly, beautiful mountain views, hot breakfast, indoor pool & many restaurants nearby. www.bwwaynesboro.com (540) 942-1100.

Located in Shenandoah National Park at Mile 51 on the Skyline Drive, Big Meadows Lodge is located in the central section of the park with the highest concentration of visitor services available. Byrd Visitor Center, Big Meadows Wayside and Big Meadows campground are all located in this area.

Big Meadows Lodge is open mid-May through early November.  The lodge is closed during the winter.

Our location along Skyline Drive is ideal for visitors to explore over 500 miles of hiking trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Experience breathtaking views from 75 overlooks along Skyline Drive, a National Scenic Byway. Visit regional wineries, antique shops and museums that are nearby.

Big Meadows has meeting space to accommodate up to 40 people. It’s a great venue for a managers' retreat or small, intimate social gathering. Call the Group Sales Office at 866-383-2922 for information.

We have 93 rooms ranging from historic main lodge rooms to comfortable, rustic motel-like units to small, cozy historic cabins.  A limited number of suites and pet friendly rooms are also available. All rooms are equipped with coffee makers, hair dryers, and clock radios. Some rooms have TVs and air conditioning.  There are no in-room phones but there are house phones in the service areas. Cell service reception is available from most rooms depending on your carrier.  Calls can be received at the front desk – 540-999-2222 and messages will be delivered to your room. All rooms and public area plus 25 feet from buildings are smoke-free environments.

The Spottswood Dining Room menu items focus on healthy, fresh and organic ingredients.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served plus we offer a limited menu in the New Market Taproom from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m.  Free family-friendly nightly entertainment is also featured in the taproom.

Guided horseback rides depart daily from the Skyland stables which is nine miles north of Big Meadows. Special events include monthly wine tastings, Shenandoah Mountain Guided Rock Climbing/Rappelling from Skyland, and monthly Night Skies presentations May through September in the big meadows area.

For more information, visit www.goshenandoah.com or call (877) 247-9261.

Blackburn Inn - MP 0. Virginia boutique hotel with artful design, 49 rooms, historic roots with modern architecture, 40-seat intimate indoor bistro and bar. www.blackburn-inn.com (540) 712-0601.

Blue Ridge Tourist Court - 574 Old E King St, Boone. Fully
restored historic motel, A/C, book online.
www.blueridgetouristcourt.com (828) 290-9848.

Bolling Wilson Hotel - 1927 hotel redesigned to pay homage to Wytheville’s most prominent citizen, Edith Bolling Wilson, with design elements telling the story of her life. Elegant, cosmopolitan feel. www.bollingwilsonhotel.com (276) 223-2333.

Cherokee Grand Hotel - 196 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee. All new rooms at the entrance of the Casino. Near the Southern Gateway of Great Smoky Mtns National Park. www.cherokeegrandhotel.com (828) 497-0055.

Chetola Resort - Magnificent views on 87 acres. Chetola Lodge, Bob Timberlake Inn and spacious condominiums. Spa at Chetola Resort, Timberlake’s Restaurant, fitness center, Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge, golf, fishing, sporting clay shooting packages. 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. www.chetola.com (828) 295-5500 or (800) 243-8652.

Clarion Inn - Asheville Airport, 24 hour free airport shuttle. Complimentary hot breakfast, WIFI, indoor & outdoor pool. Full service restaurant & bar.

Clarion Inn Biltmore Village - I-40 to exit 50 or exit 50B. Nearest to Biltmore Estate & Biltmore Village. 2 mi. from Pkwy. Outdoor pool, deluxe cont. breakfast. (828) 274-0101.

Comfort Suites - 1184 Hwy 105, 6 miles from Parkway.  96 all suite hotel, heat, indoor pool, exercise and game rooms. Hot Breakfast. (888) 854-5959.

Country Inn & Suites - I-26 Exit 33. 1 mile from Parkway & NC Arboretum. Free continental breakfast. Close to Asheville Outlets & Biltmore Estate. Outdoor pool. (828) 670-9000.

Country Inn and Suites - 818 E King St Boone. Close to all local attractions, free WiFi, hot breakfast, indoor pool & gym. Standard rooms and suites. (828) 264-4100.