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Lonely Planet Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips

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Lonely Planet Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips provides an expertly curated guide for travellers venturing along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. With vibrant descriptions and insightful tips, it explores must-visit attractions, dining options, and local experiences, ensuring a memorable road trip through this picturesque region.
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This book may appeal to you if you're planning a journey through the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and want expert guidance on the best routes, stops, and hidden gems along the way. It's perfect for adventurers who love exploring stunning landscapes, discovering local attractions, and seeking out the authentic charm of this well-loved American road trip destination.

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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips. Cross a mile-high suspension bridge for a parkway panorama at Grandfather Mountain or enjoy indie shops and microbreweries in downtown Asheville. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trips, featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way. Cross a mile-high suspension bridge for a parkway panorama at Grandfather Mountain, enjoy indie shops and microbreweries in downtown Asheville, and hike to spectacular views from the 90ft Linville Fallsβ€”all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

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 colour and gorgeous photography throughout.

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

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, and 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, and finding hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, and 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 without 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.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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Series: Road Trips Guide

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ISBN: 9781788684569

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2022

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 28 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 128

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