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.

Bedford, Virginia Area Welcome Center - Bedford, a visit to remember. From its majestic mountains, wineries and vast highland lake, to the bluegrass concerts, historic memorials, and walking tours, this is the perfect place to leave everything else behind. Perfect for all ages. Bedford is centrally located right off U.S. 460 with nearby Interstate 81 as a main route. www.visitbedford.com

Blue Ridge Resort - Scenic Vistas and Sights to see along the Blue Ridge Parkway - Mabry Mill, MP 176, is one of the most photographed mills in North America. Be sure to try the stone ground corn and buckwheat pancakes at the nearby restaurant. Tucked back in a secluded glade at MP 174 near Mabry Mill are Rocky Knob Cabins - an economical way to experience the Parkway. Buffs Lodge and Restaurant, MP 241 in Doughton Park is a charming hillside lodge with sweeping view of the surrounding mountains. The Bluffs Restaurant is known throughout the Parkway for its Southern dishes and down home hospitality. Crabtree Meadows, MP 339, is a good stop for a picnic lunch and drinks. Call 828-675-4236 for carry out. Add a special remembrance of your visit to Crabtree Falls with a distinctive handmade gift from our gift store. www.BlueRidgeResort.com Forever Resorts is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.

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

Cradle of Forestry - Highway 276, near milepost 412 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 828-877-3130. Historic site, guided walks, living history, forest discovery center. www.cradleofforestry.com

29th Annual Craftsmen's Fair - Gatlinburg, Tennessee. July 16 thru 25 and October 7 thru 24th. At the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Arts, Crafts, Music. For more info call 865-436-7479 or visit our website at www.craftsmensfair.com. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Daily. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.

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.