{"id":59755,"date":"2017-04-18T13:57:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T18:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=59755"},"modified":"2020-05-26T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T20:43:57","slug":"everything-need-know-perfect-blue-ridge-parkway-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/everything-need-know-perfect-blue-ridge-parkway-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s your perfect Blue Ridge Parkway road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"font-style: italic;\">Note:<\/strong><i> All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips. This post was\u00a0updated May 26, 2020.<\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_59756\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59756\" class=\"wp-image-59756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-513x340.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-1250x829.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Blue-Ridge_-Mary-Ann-Baker-400x265.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of @MaryAnnBaker<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Running 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, the scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Blue-Ridge-Hotels.d6058010.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a> is the longest linear park in the country. It&#8217;s a picturesque road trip\u00a0through mountains and dense forest that can magically transform any backseat \u201care we there yet\u201d chorus into a set of very happy campers. If you&#8217;re ready to start planning a trip, just be sure to call ahead and make sure all the venues and attractions you&#8217;re interested in seeing will have re-opened in time for your travel dates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/national-parks-centennial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 100 National Parks experiences you must try in this lifetime<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Mile-High-Swinging-Bridge_sporadic-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>When to go<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic road trip year-round, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/perfect-road-trips-every-season\/\">spring<\/a> is one of the best times to visit. Not only will you see the first mountain laurel blooms of the season, but you may also spot bear cubs venturing out of the woodwork. Fall is a wonderful time as well, due to the changing foliage throughout the drive; however, it can get chilly at night if you plan to camp. Summer can be hot and humid, but the greenery will be out in full force. Caution is especially advised during the winter, when sections of the parkway in higher altitudes may be closed due to snow or ice, and even freezing fog.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_59757\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59757\" class=\"wp-image-59757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-600x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-544x340.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-1250x782.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/16083131461_2f992a5303_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@DL<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<br \/>\n<\/strong>In the heart of Shenandoah National Park, stay at a bucolic wood cabin at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Big-Meadows-Hotels-Big-Meadows-Lodge.h421518.Hotel-Information?chkin=4%2F12%2F2017&amp;chkout=4%2F13%2F2017&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=0&amp;hwrqCacheKey=ee3f6e36-b953-448e-9918-e6cd55bc6112HWRQ1491991907756&amp;vip=false&amp;c=320c0b32-8b37-4ab3-bfca\">Big Meadows Lodge<\/a> (Mile 51.2 Skyline Drive, Luray VA; just be sure to call ahead to make sure that it will have reopened in time for your travel dates). It\u2019s only a two-mile hike to Rose River Falls, and is very rustic indeed\u2014complete with stone fireplaces in each room and an intentional lack of television.<\/p>\n<p>When you hit North Carolina, stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Asheville-Hotels-Inn-On-Biltmore-Estate.h10078571.Hotel-Information?chkin=4%2F12%2F2017&amp;chkout=4%2F13%2F2017&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=0&amp;hwrqCacheKey=ee3f6e36-b953-448e-9918-e6cd55bc6112HWRQ1491992530508&amp;vip=false&amp;c=79f93970-8cb4-435d\">The Inn on the Biltmore Estate<\/a> in Ashville before continuing onto the next leg of the trip.\u00a0Nestled on the expansive private Vanderbilt estate, Biltmore is a well-maintained relic of the 1880s Gilded Age. The Inn features an outdoor pool, six restaurants and even a historic winery.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the route, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Gatlinburg-Pigeon-Forge-Hotels-The-Inn-On-The-River.h16400.Hotel-Information?chkin=4%2F12%2F2017&amp;chkout=4%2F13%2F2017&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=0&amp;hwrqCacheKey=ee3f6e36-b953-448e-9918-e6cd55bc6112HWRQ1491993127574&amp;vip=false&amp;c=3c181c03-\">The Inn on the River<\/a> in Pigeon Forge, TN. For some fresh air, ask for a room with a private balcony overlooking the river or enjoy the outdoor fire pit on the patio. The perfect launching point for the Great Smoky Mountains, the inn&#8217;s great location makes for an ideal jump off point for golfing, whitewater rafting, hiking or mountain biking and visiting Dollywood.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-512x340.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-1250x830.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/BBQ-ribs-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>What to eat and drink<br \/>\n<\/strong>Start off your road trip with a solid home cooked breakfast at <strong>Blue Ridge Restaurant<\/strong> in Floyd, VA (113 E Main St), founded in the late 1920s. And if all that driving has you working up an appetite when you reach North Carolina, stop for a bite to eat at the Pedalin\u2019 Pig in Banner Elk, NC (4235 NC Hwy 105), known for the best hickory-smoked\u00a0BBQ around. The adults in your party should check out microbrews in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Asheville-Hotels.d6034866.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asheville<\/a>\u2014including the iconic Green Man, newcomer Burial or upscale Wicked Weed\u2014for a well-deserved break from driving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/15872671725_5f41446ba4_k.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><strong><br \/>\nWhat to bring<br \/>\n<\/strong>Gas stations and restaurants are few and far between (plus you&#8217;ll probably lose service along the way if you use your phone for GPS), so pack plenty of snacks and fill up around a 1\/3 of a tank. You may want a GPS device that doesn\u2019t depend on cell service, or go old school with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/blri\/planyourvisit\/upload\/blrimap-2.pdf\">foldout maps<\/a> from any Blue Ridge Parkway visitors center along the route.<\/p>\n<p>For most of the drive, you&#8217;ll be in the mountains where it gets cold, so if you hop out to take in the view, remember to bring a jacket. You&#8217;re allowed to pull over onto the shoulder even if there isn&#8217;t a designated scenic overlook point, so don&#8217;t be afraid to do so if you want to snap some quick photos.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_59758\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59758\" class=\"wp-image-59758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b-600x397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b-514x340.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b-400x264.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/3692068821_dc0870e04e_b.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@sporadic<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Where to stop<br \/>\n<\/strong>Part of the fun of the parkway is exploring each milepost, but here are a few highlights for road trippers of all ages. Take in panoramic views on the 228-foot Mile High Swinging Bridge, the country\u2019s highest suspension footbridge overlooking Grandfather Mountain. Then go hiking along Humpback Rocks at Milepost 5.8, which served as a trail marker for wagons in the 1840s making their way through the turnpike. And to cool off after a long day, go for a wild ride down Sliding Rock, a natural water slide at Milepost 413.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Enjoy the breathtaking views of travel perks from Orbitz Rewards\u2014join now to start earning instantly!<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_59759\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59759\" class=\"wp-image-59759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other-600x476.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other-600x476.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other-429x340.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other-400x317.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Bearcub_RikkisRefuge-Other.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-59759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@RikkisRefuge Other<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nWatch out for Mama Bear<br \/>\n<\/strong>Spring is a great time to see black bears and their cubs out actively foraging after waking up from the winter. Keep an eye out for them, especially when you drive through Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountain National Park. If you stay the night, however, be sure to properly seal all food or scented toiletries. Don\u2019t forget to check the car\u2014even if you\u2019re just stopping for a moment, bears can smell food inside your vehicle from up to 20 miles away!<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the best road trips in the country, and whether you prefer actively enjoying the wilderness or sitting back and relaxing in the comfort of your cushioned seat, this historic multi-state route is one for the record books.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bears and barbecue are just a few of the highlights along this scenic drive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":60007,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2641,2773],"tags":[958,898],"class_list":["post-59755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-parks","category-virginia","tag-national-parks","tag-road-trip"],"acf":{"api_active":false,"api_title":"","api_excerpt":"","api_featured_image":false,"api_lob":"Hotels"},"posts_api_cpm_point":[{"name":"","description":"","email":"","thumbnail":"","address":"Blue Ridge Pkwy, United 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