Historic Hillsville Virginia, state and national historic district, Preserve America Community, site of the 1912 Courthouse Shootout, eateries and shops www.townofhillsville.com (276) 728-2128.

Explore the best of the western North Carolina mountains! From epic hikes and top-rated fly fishing to artisan shopping and our very own Ale Trail, Jackson County is your gateway to adventures big and small. Visit www.DiscoverJacksonNC.com, 800-962-1911.

Heart of the Yadkin Valley. Exit at Milepost 229, go South of Parkway on US 21 to I-77 Exit 82. The Jonesville area offers a true hub for visitors to the Yadkin Valley Wine Region. Yadkin County boasts at least 12 wineries that offer tours, tastings, and refined dining. We also have abundant opportunities for the antique collector or outdoor adventurer. Need overnight accommodations? Stay at our first class hotels with 301 rooms. We also have numerous gas stations nearby to fill up and unique locally owned restaurants for your dining pleasure. Once you have finished eating and drinking, you can go outdoors and walk our greenway, kayak the Yadkin River or hike nearby Stone Mountain. For more info visit Jonesville Welcome Center I-77 Exit 82, (336) 835-2000.

Natural Wonders, Great American Heroes & Charming Towns! Featuring the homes and final resting places of "Stonewall" Jackson and Robert E. Lee, breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, and a charming downtown that offers abundant eateries, locally-owned shops and cozy B&B’s. www.lexingtonvirginia.com. (540) 463-3777.

Nestled between the Blue Ridge & Massanutten Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley is a beautiful escape any time of the year. "Once you visit us, you may never want to leave." www.VisitLurayPage.com (888) 743-3915.

Take a detour at Milepost 63.7 and experience celebrated historic places, diverse local cuisine, and unique shops as Lynchburg is the perfect place to stay while exploring Central Virginia! www.LynchburgVirginia.org (434) 485-7290.

Let us help you plan a visit filled with outdoor activities,
wineries, events, restaurants & fine dining, or simply
relaxation. Madison County Visitor Center - 110 N Main
Street, Madison VA. www.madisonva.com (540) 948-4455.

US 19, Eastern entrance to the Great Smokies. Fall in Love with Maggie. Maggie Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 279, Maggie Valley, 28751. www.maggievalley.org (800) Maggie1 or (828) 926-1686.

40 miles east of Parkway MP 177.7 on US 58. Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center, 191 Fayette St. History, art, recreation, & more. Fun in Record Time! www.VisitMartinsville.com (888) 722-3498.

Welcome to our spectacular region of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Linville Falls and Crabtree Falls, Mileposts 316 to 344.  Visit the unique community of Little Switzerland with gem mines, shopping, museum and the Orchard at Altapass, MP 328.3.  Explore our hiking, cycling and waterfall trails, trout streams, caverns, Lake James, gold mines and golf courses or find adventure canoeing, boating, swimming or bird watching.  You'll also enjoy discovering our towns of Marion and Old Fort where you'll find unique lodging properties, fun events, arts and craft sites, shops and more online or call us for information. www.blueridgetravelers.com (877) 337-6756.

Exit Milepost 331. Gem mining, gem & mineral shops, Gem & Mineral Festival, Rhododendron Festival, whitewater rafting, Appalachian Trail/Roan Mountain, Penland School of Crafts, NC's largest indoor recreational facility. For accommodations, event dates & attractions, contact: Chamber of Commerce, 79 Parkway Rd., Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Email: info@mitchell-county.com. Web site: www.mitchell-county.com (828) 765-9483 or (800) 227-3912.

Enter Montgomery County, VA 21 miles from MP 165.2 via Rt 8 North. www.gotomontva.com or @GotoMontVA. (540) 394-4470.

Exit parkway at Milepost 199.5, Hwy 52 South. 12 miles south of Fancy Gap, VA. Visit Andy Griffith’s hometown and inspiration for the fictional town of "Mayberry." Visit the Andy Griffith Collection, squad car tours, regional museum, Floyd’s Barbershop, Wally Service Station, historic downtown, Andy Griffith Playhouse and homeplace, Pilot Mountain State Park, historic homes & the world’s largest open-face granite quarry. Bluegrass shows/jams weekly. (800) 948-0949 or check out www.visitmayberry.com for visitor information.

NC High Country Host & Regional Visitor Center - Travel info for Boone, Blowing Rock, Beech Mtn, West Jefferson area. Open 7 days a week, located at BRP Milepost 291 exit. Order a free vacation planner. www.MountainsofNC.com (800) 438-7500.

From MP 0 to the mighty James River, explore 471 miles of wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries, orchards, unique lodging, restaurants & shopping. Info: Nelson County Dept. of Tourism, PO Box 636, Dept. BRPA, Lovingston, VA 22949. www.nelsoncounty.com. For free travel & event information, e-mail: info@nelsoncounty.org (800) 282-8223.

Town of North Wilkesboro, NC - Living starts here! Located in the foothills of the NC Blue Ridge Mtns. www.north-wilkesboro.com (336) 667-7129.

Northeast Tennessee - Bordering NC, VA and KY in the Appalachian Mountains. Explore the true outdoors, music, history, small town charm and southern culture. www.NortheastTennessee.org

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where natural beauty, outdoor recreation and history blend. For more information on accommodations and events: Patrick County Tourism Division, PO Box 466, Stuart, VA 24171 or visit us at: www.visitpatrickcounty.org (276) 694-6094.

Variety of music, shopping, attractions, restaurants, and accommodations, plus Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountains. Website: www.mypigeonforge.com 1-800-251-9100.