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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

A sight in Parkway MP 384, Asheville, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Parkway MP 384, Asheville
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Why go

Parkway headquarters with a film, interactive map and ranger info.

It is one of 17 curated places we feature in Asheville, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 sights and 3 shops. The closest of our other picks is Folk Art Center, 1.9 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Parkway MP 384
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Asheville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Folk Art Center

    Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery with Appalachian crafts and demonstrations.

    Shopping · 1.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Christmas at Biltmore

    George Vanderbilt's 250-room chateau decorated with dozens of trees, including a 35-foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall.

    Sight · 4.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Curaté

    Chef Katie Button's Spanish tapas bar downtown.

    Food · 4.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Grove Arcade

    Restored 1929 market building with local shops and cafés.

    Shopping · 4.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    River Arts District

    Old warehouses along the French Broad River turned into working studios where you can buy straight from the artists.

    Shopping · 4.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Wedge Brewing Co.

    River Arts District brewery with an outdoor yard and food trucks.

    Drinks · 4.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is a stop on our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Asheville

2 more curated sights in Asheville. See the full Asheville guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Asheville run from 44°F in January to 84°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Asheville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Asheville weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
Coordinates
35.56581, -82.48632
Destination
Asheville, North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Check road closures here before heading up.

Is Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center free?

Yes, we list Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center?

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is at 195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA, in Parkway MP 384. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center?

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center appears on Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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