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Blue Ridge Parkway (Virginia to North Carolina)

469 miles along the Appalachians. Peak fall foliage. 45 mph speed limit — savor it.

Connecting Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains over 469 miles, the Blue Ridge Parkway is America's most scenic mountain drive, with a mandated 45 mph speed limit that forces appreciation. Fall foliage peaks at milepost 431's Waterrock Knob, where a 360-degree panorama reveals 1.2 million acres of national forest. Over 60% of visitors come in October, but summer offers 75-degree temperatures and fewer crowds.

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