Inside Lonely Planet's Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after

2020's COVID-19 outbreak

Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip 

Covers Virginia, North Carolina, Shenandoah National Park, Lexington, Asheville, Cherokee, Brevard, Bryson City, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Charlotte and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips is perfect for exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway in the classic American way - by road trip!

Planning a Blue Ridge Parkway trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's USA guide, our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

There's More in Store for You:

For more road-tripping ideas, check out Lonely Planet's Best Trips guides to New England, California and Florida or Road Trips guides to the Pacific Coast Highway and Civil War Trails.

Also, check out Lonely Planet's Best Trips guides to France, Italy and Great Britain or Road Trips guides to Normandy and the D-Day Beaches and Galway and the West of Ireland.

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