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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile non-commercialized route in the mountains, recognized as America's longest unspoiled roadway. The primary tourist season is May through October. Camping, hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, overlooks and much more. Plenty of spring and fall color to observe. The speed limit is 45 MPH. Motor coaches are allowed on the Parkway, however, short distances are recommended. The Blue Ridge Parkway begins in Waynesboro, VA at milepost 0, and ends in Cherokee, NC at Milepost 469, connecting the Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive) to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs parallel to Interstate 81 and Route 11. The Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge offers six different entry points to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Virginia's Blue Ridge Region, VA (540)…

Black Dog Salvage is a premier national resource for salvaged architectural antiques and home of the DIY Network's television series, Salvage Dawgs. The "salvage side" features a wide selection of fireplace mantels, wrought iron fencing, stained glass windows, and thousands of unique architectural treasures. The "Marketplace" features custom furniture and lighting, fine and assemblage art, home and garden accessories, Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint, gourmet treats and Salvage Dawgs souvenirs. Over 40,000 square foot warehouse filled with treasures. From old to new, to the weird and wonderful. Now open 7 days a week! 902 13th Street SW Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 343-6200

The All Fired Up ceramic studio in Moneta, VA, overlooking beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, offers a relaxing environment for you and your friends to have fun and create memories painting ceramic art. We have over 1,000 ceramic designs to choose from. You can paint your own coffee mug, dish, pottery, animal sculpture, or any keepsake you find. We supply the brushes, paint, glaze, and the we fire up the kiln so you can take your art home to give as a gift within a week. Stop in with your friends for your next social ceramics session and create a beautiful Smith Mountain Lake memory. 16430 Booker T. Washington Highway Unit 5 Moneta, VA 24121 (540) 400-2712

DOWNTOWN FOOD TOURS + ROANOKE CRAFT BEER TOURS + WINERY TOURS - Serving joy and fun on every tour! 2015 & 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner! THE MOST CONVENIENT AND FUN WAY TO EXPERIENCE ROANOKE'S LOCAL FOOD SCENE, BREWERIES OR WINERIES! We offer guided tours weekly that are sure to engage your senses and provide fun and adventure. Roanoke is booming allow us to help showcase the best of our local restaurants, breweries and wineries. PUBLIC & PRIVATE GROUP tours available. ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. Questions? Call 540.309.1781 PO Box 3296 Roanoke, VA 24015 (540) 309-1781