Please Visit These Fine Sponsors

Please Visit Our Fine Sponsors

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.

Alleghany County, NC - Blue Ridge Mountain Hospitality, located at the center of the Blue RIdge Parkway. 1-800-372-5473. www.sparta-nc.com

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

Artisan Center of Virginia - The official state Artisans Center featuring Virginia's finest crafts. Free admission to state and national exhibitions. Retail shop features 180 plus artisans. Waynesboro, Virginia - Exit 94 Interstate 64. Call toll free 877-508-6069. www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org Hours 10-6 Monday through Saturday, Sunday 12:30 through 5:30.

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.

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 - History - Culture - Tradition. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Our Story Lives On! Remember the good times you had when you visited Cherokee, North Carolina? The fun, excitement and history as still here. Make your reservations today to visit the land of the Cherokee, the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina. Call 877-884-1885 for great Cherokee getaways. Visit us at our website: www.cherokee-nc.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.

Reba Farm Inn - A country inn of casual elegance, 1099 Reba Farm Lane, Bedford, VA 24523. Offering panoramic views, pool, Jacuzzi, exercise/game room, trail rides & much more! A stone's throw away from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Peaks of Otter and a short drive to the D-Day Memorial & Smith Mountain Lake. 999-235-3574 www.rebafarminn.com

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.

Roanoke Valley - Nestled between the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail, the Roanoke Valley has always been known for spectacular views and outdoor recreation. But when people come here, they also remember our friendly easygoing attitude. Our unique shopping, attractions, museums and our challenging golf courses. Our extraordinary mix of historic and modern accommodations. That's what makes the Roanoke Valley so enchanting. And that's what makes it the natural place to visit. Call 1-800-635-5535 for your free Visitor's Guide or guides on golf packages, cultural trails and African-American heritage. Or visit us at Milepost 120, Blue Ridge Parkway. www.visitroanokeva.com