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TAKE THE ROAD. KEEP THE MEMORIES.

A day along the Blue Ridge

Boone, North Carolina → Roanoke, Virginia

Head toward Roanoke through the mountain country of North Carolina and Virginia, with time for selected scenic stops.

One-way travel day

Blue Ridge Parkway · NPS Photo · Photo credits

Your dayOne-way travel day
Set out fromBoone, North Carolina
DiscoverBlue Ridge Parkway overlooks
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

Head toward Roanoke through the mountain country of North Carolina and Virginia, with time for selected scenic stops.

Use only the Parkway sections that fit your day; slow roads and viewpoints add time quickly.

Make it your day

Set out

Begin in Boone and choose your route toward Roanoke, Virginia.

Along the way

Head toward Roanoke through the mountain country of North Carolina and Virginia, with time for selected scenic stops. Use only the Parkway sections that fit your day; slow roads and viewpoints add time quickly.

Arrive

Finish in Roanoke, Virginia. This is a one-way journey; a return drive is not included.

Summer colors at Mabry Mill
Located in Virginia's Plateau district, picturesque Mabry Mill is one of the most iconic features of the Blue Ridge Parkway · NPS Photo
water cascading into Linville Falls plunge basin
The Linville Gorge offers visitors the opportunity to learn about fascinating geology and view magnificent waterfalls. · NPS Photo

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.