With the spectacular Shenandoah National Park and outstanding outdoor activities, Virginia is a rich and rewarding state to explore. 10. Roanoke © Larry Metayer / Dreamstime Located in a vast valley amidst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the charming city of Roanoke is a treat to visit ...
The parkway is also very pretty in the spring months when the Carolina rhododendrons and dogwoods are in bloom. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 469 miles (755 km) from the Great Smokey Mountains National Park to Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. 4. Charlotte[SEE MAP] James Willamor / ...
Start off with Shenandoah with its own 105-mile longSkyline Drive, and checkout the historic Charlottesville before hitting the road. Your next stop will be the epic Natural Bridge and some time exploring Roanoke. Keep going to see the charming Mabry Mill and take in the change as Virginia ...
There are also some quaint towns and villages, such asBooneandRoanoke, for you to stop at, as well as several historic European homesteads and Native American cultural centers. The most popular part of the National Park System, Blue Ridge Parkway is also blessed with magnificent mountain vistas,...