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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.

An Appalachian Summer Festival - Annual multi-arts festival featuring music, dance, theatre and visual arts at Appalachian State University. July 2000. For information on events call: Call (800) 841-ARTS.

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.

Avery Lodging Association - Located in the western mountains of NC and consists of the towns of Banner Elk, Elk Park, Grandfather Mountain, Linville, Linville Falls, Minneapolis, Newland, Pineola, and Sugar Mountain. For more detailed information about traveling to our area, visit our website.

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.

Ghost Town in the Sky - Maggie Valley. Relive the old west, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. See the shows, ride the rides, have your picture taken with a cowboy or a saloon dancer - all for one low price! Open daily May-October. (800) 446-7886.

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.

Oconaluftee Indian Village - US Hwy 441, Cherokee Indian Reservation. A re-created Indian Village of the 1750 period. Guided tours and lectures. Live demonstrations of Cherokee crafts and skills. Seven-sided Council House, and typical 18th century Cherokee homes. May 15 thru October 25 annually. Admission charged.

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.

Radford Highlanders Festival - Get back to your roots in the heart of Southwestern Virginia. You can kick off your tour through the beautiful Blue Ridge Highlands by spending the day at the Radford Highlanders Festival, Saturday October 14, 2000. Activities begin at 10:00 am. (540) 831-5324 for information packet or visit website.

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 mins. from Parkway. 17 hotels, 45 restaurants, museums, shopping, new dinner theatre.. Wytheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, PO Drawer 533, Wytheville, VA 24382. e-mail: info@wytheville (540) 223-3355