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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.

Art & Decor Kingdom - Over 20,000 Oriental Rugs & Home Accessories. Finest rugs from India, China, Pakistan, Persia, Turkey, Egypt, Karastan, Milliken. Tapestries, needlepoints, oil paintings, antique furniture, brass, crystal & Tiffany lamps, mirrors. Local & national artists. Sculptures and fine porcelain. Located at I-26, exit 2, behind Ethan Allen. Open 7 days. Exceptional quality! Superb selection! Lowest prices! (828) 667-4585. Toll Free 1-800-881-RUGS

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.

Big Lynn Lodge - An old fashioned Mountain Inn that gives you home cooked dinner and breakfast in the price of your stay. Breathtaking view at 3100' elev. Golf, horseback riding, hiking, and gem mines nearby. Take the Spruce Pine exit, go left for 1 1/2 miles to the lodge. Open early April to the end of October. 42 units. Hwy 226A, Little Switzerland, NC 28749. Reservations (800) 800-1631, Office (828) 765-4257. E-mail: mailto:biglynn@m-y.net. Web site: http://www.biglynnlodge.com

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.

BREVARD &TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, NC. Enchanted forests, exhilarating mountains, adventurous rivers, & more than 250 magical waterfalls. Escape from the world in a cool, quiet wonderland. It's only natural for your family vacation. www.visitwaterfalls.com Call (800) 648-4523

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.

Gatlinburg CRAFTSMEN'S FAIRS - One of the south’s most popular events, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fairs will be held twice a year in July & October year in Gatlinburg, TN. Time honored mountain crafts and traditional art forms are created as you watch during the renowned Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Homespun necessities of yesteryear are turned into cherished treasures by artisans gifted in quilting, wood carving, pottery, broom and dulcimer making, candle making, stained glass, metal work, basket weaving, furniture making, calligraphy, and much more!

A musical background complements the climate of creativity at the Fair as melodies strummed on dulcimer, fiddle, banjo and other traditional instruments fill the air. Take a piece of the Appalachian craft legacy home from the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s fair at the Gatlinburg Convention Center located at traffic light #8.

Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair , P.O. Box 1187, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-7479
FAX: (865) 436-4583 or visit www.craftsmenfair.com

Hendersonville, NC - To order a free Mountain Seasons Vacation Planner for the Hendersonville & Flat Rock Area or drop by the Visitor Information Center, 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Our friendly staff of volunteers look forward to assisting you with directions, maps, and brochures to make your visit with us a pleasant journey.

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.

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.

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