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Click on the beginning words in each paragraph to visit the web pages of our sponsors. They are listed in alphabetical order.

Abingdon, VA - I-81 Exits 14, 17, 19. History, romance, charm... In the great Virginia tradition, Abingdon, chartered in 1778, offers something for everyone! Information: Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau, 335 Cummings St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (540) 676-2282 or (800) 435-3440.

Asheville Hyena - New magazine from Asheville, NC. Subscriptions $20 for four 60 page magazines. Political satire and humor of the highest order. We do not discriminate, we make fun of everything.

Balsam Mountain Inn - 1/4 mile from Parkway. Just off US 23/74 at Balsam. Historic…Beautiful...Enjoy our porch rockers, fireplace, mountain view & bountiful southern meals. Box 40A, Balsam, NC 28707. (828) 456-9498.

Barter Theatre - 133 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA. I-81 exit 17. One of the best professional theatres in the country. Feb.-Dec. (540) 628-3991.

Biltmore Estate - 8,000-acre estate features America's largest home, a 250-room chateau built in 1895 by George Vanderbilt. A visit includes a self-guided tour of Biltmore House with its original collection of artworks; vast formal gardens; and Biltmore's award-winning winery. Several gift shops and three fine restaurants. 2000 Events: Festival of Flowers April 1-30; Michaelmas - An English Harvest Fair, September 30-October 29; Christmas at Biltmore Estate Nov. 7-Jan. 2. On US 25, just north of Parkway and I-40. Open daily 9-5 except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. For more information: visit our website or (800) 543-2961.

Boone, North Carolina, the Heart of the High Country. Discover the beauty of a 4 season Mountain Destination. For visitor information call or write Boone Convention & Visitors Bureau, 208 W. Howard St., Boone, NC 28607. (888) 264-8084 or (828) 262-3516. Exit Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 276.4 or 291.9.

Cherokee, NC - At the southern entrance/exit to Parkway. Home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Several museums, attractions, motels, campgrounds, restaurants, shops and the famous outdoor drama "Unto These Hills". Complete information at downtown Visitor Center, PO Box 460, Cherokee, NC 28719. Toll-free 1-800-438-1601.

Frontier Culture Museum - Staunton, Virginia. LIving history, rare livestock, early trades, traditions, gardens, agriculture, and four historic farms of Europe and America. Germany- early 1700s, England - late 1600s, N. Ireland - mid 1700s, America - mid-1800s. Only 5 minutes from I-81 & I-64 in Staunton. 540-332-7850.

Linville Caverns - North Carolina's only show caverns. Open daily March through November, Dec.-Jan.-Feb. weekends only. Courteous, experienced guides - Outstanding gift shop. Located on US 221 between Linville and Marion, just 4 miles south of the Parkway - Exit Parkway at Milepost 317.4. Turn left on US 221 toward Linville Falls and Marion.(800) 419-0540. - North Carolina's only show caverns. Open daily March through November, Dec.-Jan.-Feb. weekends only. Courteous, experienced guides - Outstanding gift shop. Located on US 221 between Linville and Marion, just 4 miles south of the Parkway - Exit Parkway at Milepost 317.4. Turn left on US 221 toward Linville Falls and Marion.(800) 419-0540.

Lynchburg, VA - Take a walking tour of our five beautiful historic districts and visit over 50 historical, cultural and natural attractions - all within an hour's drive of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Historic James River.

Mitchell County, NC Chamber of Commerce - The adventure begins at milepost 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual Inc. - The most outstanding Indian owned and operated arts and crafts cooperative in the United States. Open Daily. Highway 441 North of Cherokee, NC. (828) 497-3103.

Ridgetop Cabins - 1.5 mi off Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 342. Pets welcome. Secluded mountain cabins. Lake, hiking Call for brochure (828) 675-5511. Rt. 5 Box 643, Burnsville, NC 28714.

The Roanoke Valley - "Capital of the Blue Ridge," is the largest metropolitan area along the Parkway offering a variety of information services at our Visitor Center on attractions, restaurants, lodging and events. See our Historic Farmers' Market, Center in the Square, Transportation Museum, Zoo, Caverns, unique shopping and much more. Address: RVCVB, 114 Market Street, Roanoke, VA 24011-1402. Phone (800) 635-5535 or (540) 342-6025.

Shenandoah Caverns - 4 miles no. of New Market, VA. Exit 269, I-81. Caverns located only 2 min. from Exit. Visit our Gift Shops. Free Picnic Grounds. No Steps, Elevator Service, only the sights are breathtaking. Open all year. Group Rates. 261 Caverns Rd., Shenandoah Caverns, VA. 22847.

University of North Carolina Press - Some new books include:
· A Guide to the Historic Architecture of Western North Carolina
· Blue Ridge 2020-An Owners Manual
· Exploring North Carolina’s Natural Areas
· Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
· Weaving New Worlds Southeastern Cherokee Women an their Basketry
Find these and other fine books published by the University of North Carolina Press at bookstores or call (800) 848-6224

Wytheville, VA. - At I-77 and I-81. Crossroads of I-77 & I-81. 30 minutes from Parkway. 17 hotels, 45 restaurants, museums, outlet, collectibles & antique shopping, new dinner theatre. Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, PO Drawer 533, Wytheville, VA 24382. e-mail: info@wytheville (540) 223-3355