New River Junction
Blacksburg, VA
Tubing, Camping, Fishing, and Grilling
http://www.newriverjunction.com
http://www.state.va.us/dcr/parks/claytor.htm
Ch‰teau Morrisette Winery
Floyd County, VA
http://www.chateaumorrisette.com/
Mountain Lake
Blacksburg, VA
A resort lake, particularly inviting in late June and early July, when azaleas and rhododendron are in bloom. Mountain Lake
460 Bypass And Hwy 314
Blacksburg, VA
(540) 231-3947
(1773) Restored pre-Revolutionary house; original woodwork. Home of Colonel William Preston and three governors. Architectural link between Tidewater and Piedmont plantations of Virginia and those of the Mississippi Valley. Grounds restored by Garden Club of Virginia. (April-November, Thursday-Sunday 1-5 pm)
Mile 272, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Leads to waterfall.
Mile 294, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Manor house wild garden.
Blue Ridge Pkwy, Mile 364.6
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Traverses high mountain.
Mile 86, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Forest, plant, animal community.
Mile 308.2, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Magnificent valley and mountain views.
Mile 8.8, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Of geologic interest.
Mile 292.7
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
20 miles of trails in Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Horses for hire at Blowing Rock, NC.
Mile 316.4, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Views of falls, Linville River Gorge.
Blue Ridge Pkwy, Mile 176
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Old-time mountain industry.
Mile 5.8, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Typical mountain farm, reconstructed.
Mile 258.6, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA 24174
Country store sells native handicrafts.
Mile 431, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Spruce-fir forests. Highest spot on parkway.
Mile 168, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Mile 63.6, Blue Ridge Pkwy
Blue Ridge Parkway, VA
Leads to overlook of James River.
Natural Bridge, VA
(540) 291-2189
Swimming; picnicking, camping (fee). (May-October)
Hwy 11 And I-81
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
More than 300 feet below ground on three levels; streams, hanging gardens of formations, flowstone cascade, totem pole, colossal dome, and more. One-mile guided tour (one hour). (March-November, daily)
Hwys 11 And 130
Natural Bridge, VA
(540) 291-2121
Toll-Free: (800) 533-1410
Self-guided tours (one hour). (Daily)
Hwy 11
Natural Bridge, VA
(540) 291-2420
State's largest and most complete zoo with over 400 reptiles, birds, and mammals. Petting area; safari shop; picnic grounds. (March-November, daily)
5753 W Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 380-2085
Stalactites in lofty chambers; modern lighting system makes 45-minute tour comfortable as well as interesting. Pottery shop and mineral shop (all year). Camping facilities (fee). (Daily; closed December 25)
Hwy 220/i-581 And Blue Ridge Pkwy
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 343-3241
Zoo sits atop Mill Mountain; offers picnic areas with magnificent views of city and valley. (Daily; closed December 25)
1 Market Sq
Roanoke, VA 24011
(540) 342-5700
Restored 20th-century furniture warehouse housing five independent cultural organizations: three museums, including Art Museum of Western Virginia, and two professional theater companies (see SPECIAL EVENTS). (Tuesday-Sunday; closed holidays)