The Blue Ridge Parkway attracts hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders annually. Many riders consider the Parkway to be among the very best venues in the United States – if not the best. Our online store offers maps and books written with the motorcyclists in mind.

Wormy Chestnut Lumber Co. sells reclaimed antique wormy chestnut barnboard lumber.  We offer interior wood, solid for cabinets, tables, and doors.  We also have weathered exterior wood, perfect for rustic wainscoting.

All of the wormy chestnut we reclaim is from the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, eastern Tennessee, and northwest North Carolina.  All of our historic lumber has a story to it. Visit www.wormychestnutlumber.com for more information.

We offer something for everyone in the family. Great fun for the children as they hunt for gems in our fully stocked mines and incredible shopping for the adults with the finest in colored stones from around the world. We have cut gems, museum quality mineral specimens, and custom jewels for those looking for that specific piece of jewelry. We offer the inspiration, imagination and creation without the price. Great family fun at affordable prices. Mention this ad for a 10% discount on your next gem mining trip!

Whitewater rafting, caving, tubing, canoe and kayak rentals, and the Whitewater Paddling School. Visit us just off the Parkway in Boone near Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. Enjoy great lunches with local and organic food as you spend the day discovering outdoor adventure in the high country. The only guide-owned and operated outfitter in the area providing eco-tourism. Guaranteed best customer service, food, equipment, and guides. New this year – Gem Mining! See you on the water!

We are one of the oldest & largest Virginia Wineries. Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful Floyd, Virginia, the winery & restaurant is open year round and offers scenic views. Enjoy tastings & tours daily in one of the largest reclaimed timber structures in America. The restaurant serves a unique twist on French Cuisine in a casually elegant setting & is ranked by Open Table as one of the top one hundred restaurant views in America with terrace seating in warmer months and fireside dining during cooler months. Menu changes seasonally. The Tasting Room and grounds are pet friendly. Check the calendar for a full lineup of Events.

PLAY HARD. RELAX HERE! 16 affordable rooms, continental breakfast included,great views, restaurant with full bar, Gem mining on site. Rock mineral & Jewelry shop on site. Wine & beer shop on site. Motorcycle friendly with covered parking. Pet friendly. Historic Inn located at MP 331 on Parkway. Built in 1940’s with moonshine money it has an interesting history with character to match. Purchased by Mike & Lynn Thrift in 2004 it has undergone major renovations to make it a premiere Parkway venue.

BlueRidgeMotorcycling.com is a website dedicated to motorcycling in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Blue Ridge area is considered by some to be a motorcycle mecca, a place where Riding gets capitalized in sentences out of respect for the area’s curves and beautiful scenery. The Blue Ridge truly takes Riding to a new level.

The website includes interactive motorcycle ride maps, recommendations for motorcycle-friendly travel destinations, motorcycle safety tips for your trip to the mountains, and “The Road Journal” motorcycling blog.

New River Outfitter is the oldest,most experienced and most complete outfitter on the New River in North Carolina. Since 1976 we have been helping individuals, families and groups enoy the beautiful New River by canoe.We use only the best equipment and strive to give prompt, courteous service to give you the most enjoyment. Children are welcome and are provided childsize life preservers. Children under 12 go FREE when riding in the middle of a canoe with two paid adults.

The Folk Art Center is home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild and showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians.We have over 900 member craftspeople from a nine state region producing objects for show. Our center has an Eastern National bookstore, a Blue Ridge Parkway information desk, three Galleries, a Library and a Allanstand Craft Shop. Beginning in March each year, visitors can see live craft demonstrations daily.Free admission and free parking.

More than 300 varieties of minerals & gems are showcased in the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Because of the Parkway’s popularity, this museum may introduce more people to minerals and gems that any other such facility in the country. The museum features interactive displays about the minerals found in the region as well as the historical importance of the mining industry to the local economy. A gift shop featuring souvenirs and books on Western North Carolina is located in the museum.

Just 1 mile off of the Blue Ridge Parkway at MP 171.5. Come experience the longest and highest lines in VA! Our 8 ziplines surrounded by nature are great for ages 3 and up!! Group discounts are available.