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AARP Home » Travel » Destinations »5 Blue Ridge Parkway Stops

5 Blue Ridge Parkway Stops

Enjoy the sights along one of America’s
most scenic highways.

by: Eric Peterson, Frommer’s Travel, from: AARP, November 22, 2011

Winding 469 miles from Virginia into North Carolina and between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America's can't-miss scenic routes. But it's not just a pretty drive: The Blue Ridge Parkway is a terrific destination unto itself, with dozens of overlooks, trails and historic sites that are perfect for breaking up your time behind the wheel. … Back to Article

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