Blue Ridge Parkway

Known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway meanders from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Mileposts, beginning with zero at the northern terminus and ending with 469 at the southern end, dot the parkway and serve as landmarks for travelers. The parkway follows the Appalachian Mountains and provides some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, ranging from 650 to 6,000 feet in elevation. Scenic overlooks, historic structures, walking trails, and waterfalls are just some of the highlights along the parkway.

Roanoke is located at approximately Milepost 120.

The parkway is a popular cycling route.

Learn more about the parkway and find maps and events along the way.