Blue Ridge Parkway : USA Road Trip
In the USA you can try any kind of experience, both because of the vastness of the territory, and because of the immense natural heritage of this country. You can also go on an unusual road trip, avoiding the usual roads frequented by travelers. Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs for around 469 miles, will take you to a voyage of the Appalachians.
It crosses the southern Appalachians and links two scenic national parks: Shenandoah, Virginia and the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina. It is ideal for hiking, viewing wildlife, and for admiring the scenery of the mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway was one of the major projects of Franklin D. Roosevelt to promote employment in the thirties. It took 52 years to complete and the last section was completed in 1987.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a very scenic route which is ideal for those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature while going on a road trip in the US. Blue Ridge Parkway is a fantastic scenic road on the east of the United States, a strip of roadway that, following the path traced by Nature (i.e. the ridge of the Appalachian Mountains in Blue Ridge, in fact), joins Virginia and North Carolina, touching the city of Atlanta and Washington. The 469 miles of road will offer you with a truly unique journey that will allow you to enjoy in full the beauty of these places. You will pass through mountains and parks, on a street full of natural beauties.
What to See
Explore the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (pictured right) and the Blue Ridge Mountain Chain. Also visit the Indian Reservation in Cherokee and get a glimpse of the life of the native people of America. Through a museum and visitor centers, you can immerse yourself in the culture of the Cherokee Indians, who have lived in these areas for over ten thousand years. Also visit the Virginia Museum of Transportation, dedicated especially to the old railroad and steam locomotives. A short distance away is Charlottesville, where lies Monticello a building designed by one of the founding fathers of America, Thomas Jefferson. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This road trip will allow you to not only explore natural beauty of the place, but also many places along the way which are of historical importance. It will be a trip worth remembering.
How about driving along this route then? It's a great route if you love driving and seeing new scenary. Book your Charlottesville Airport car hire with us today to start your journey.
| Route Details | |
| Start: | Charlottesville, VA |
| End: | Sylva, NC |
| Distance: | 469 miles |
| Duration: | 2 to 3 Days, if you want to explore all the places along the highway; you can also complete the trip in just a day, if you are only interested in exploring few of the stops along the way. |
| Best Time: | All the year round; the best time to visit Blue Ridge Parkway is during fall, i.e. the months of September to December. |
| Overnight Stay: | There are around 4 lodges along the parkway which offer accommodation to tourists. You can also opt for camping in any of the 9 - 10 camping sites in the area, for a fee of $16. |
| Transport: | If you are a bike enthusiast, you can enjoy riding a bike on this highway, or you can opt for a four wheeler for travelling in a more comfortable manner. |
| Food: | Eat in any of the seasonal restaurants and cafes on the way to enjoy the best of local cuisine. There are many restaurants in towns and cities on the way, where you can enjoy delicious food. |
| Difficulty: | This road trip will not be difficult, as long as you do not try to rush and complete the trip in a day. |
