Visiting the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford VA
If you visit Bedford VA (located about 28 miles east of Roanoke), you won’t get far before you realize how much of an impact World
The 10 Best Things to Do in Galax VA (Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 215)
Located about 7 miles north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax VA is the epitome of the ideal small mountain town in Southwest Virginia. Some
The 15 Best Things to Do in Elkin NC & the Yadkin Valley
[Updated 6/26/2023] Just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rocky ridges smooth out into the rolling hills and lively mountain streams known as the North
The 20 Best Things to Do in Waynesville NC & Haywood County
[Updated June 7, 2023] When my wife and I explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s typically with two main goals in mind. The first objective
The 15 Best Things to Do in Maggie Valley NC
[Updated May 22, 2023] Located about halfway between Bryson City and Asheville, Maggie Valley NC is a small mountain town with something of a split personality.
15 Best Things to Do in Little Switzerland NC (BRP MP 334)
[Updated January 8, 2024] One of the things people don’t tell you about taking a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip is how remarkably uncommercialized this
The 20 Best Cabin Rentals in Boone NC
[Updated on 1/3/2023] Located about 85 miles northeast of Asheville, Boone NC is a popular mountain town that’s packed full of outdoor activities and attractions.
The 8 Best Breweries in Roanoke VA, the Heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge
[Updated August 16, 2022] The fact that a Blue Ridge mountain town the size of Roanoke VA (population 99,411) has enough breweries to create an “8
10 Best Cherokee NC Restaurants for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Choosing the best restaurants in Cherokee NC is an interesting challenge. Most major tourist towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains– such as Asheville NC, Blue
25 Best Things to Do in Boone NC (Blue Ridge Parkway MM 291.8)
[Updated January 9, 2023] Located just a couple of hours north of downtown Asheville, the town of Boone NC is the county seat for Watauga
The 20 Best Things to Do in Blowing Rock NC
[Updated June 14, 2022] Known as the “Crown of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” Blowing Rock NC is widely regarded as one of the most charming
The 10 Best Restaurants in Banner Elk NC for Foodies
Located 16 miles west of Boone and 18 miles from Blowing Rock, Banner Elk ranks high among the most beloved small towns in North Carolina‘s
The 10 Best Restaurants in Blowing Rock NC for Foodies
Located just 10 miles south of Boone, the tiny mountain town of Blowing Rock (population 1,163) is one of the most tourist-friendly towns in the
The 10 Best Restaurants in Roanoke VA (Virginia’s Blue Ridge)
[Updated 1/12/2022] The city of Roanoke VA has no shortage of great restaurants to choose from. With a population of around 100,000 people– the largest
The 15 Best Things to Do in Banner Elk NC
[Updated No 16, 2024] Located in the North Carolina High Country, less than 20 miles from Boone and Blowing Rock, Banner Elk is one of
The 10 Best Things to Do in Weaverville NC
We started this website in large part because we wanted to explore the small towns of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the search for
The 15 Best Boone NC Hiking Trails to Explore
[Updated August 3, 2021] The Blue Ridge Mountain town of Boone NC is best-known for its Christmas tree farms and outdoor recreation opportunities, offering everything
Things to Do at Center In The Square in Downtown Roanoke VA
Encompassing 43 square miles, with a population right around 100,000, Roanoke is the largest city on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with loads of great shopping,
The Hickory Ridge Living History Museum and “Horn in the West” in Boone NC
The Southern Appalachian Historical Association was formed to preserve the history and cultural heritage of Watauga County and the surrounding areas in the North Carolina