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Blue Ridge Parkway
Litton's is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

1. Litton's

9.1
2803 Essary Dr (Broadway St), Knoxville, TN
American Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Standing room only virtually every lunch and dinner. Started in a small back room, the diner-style restaurant, meat market, and bakery has sprawled... go for the Thunder Road burger." -- NYT Read more.

2. Tupelo Honey

8.7
1 Market Sq, Knoxville, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Knoxville · 88 tips and reviews

Daryl N.Daryl Nelkin: The fried green tomatoes with grits, ginormous homemade biscuit with jam with a tall glass of stout is a good as life gets. Except for the blueberry cheese pie. Oh my, my!

WDVX Blue Plate Special is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

3. WDVX Blue Plate Special

7.2
301 S Gay St (Summit Hill Ave.), Knoxville, TN
Music Venue · Downtown Knoxville · 5 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "The listener-supported station WDVX-FM, multiple winner of the national title Bluegrass Station of the Year, hosts the Mon-Sat Blue Plate Special show, offering free live music from 12-1." -- NYT Read more.

Newfound Gap is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

4. Newfound Gap

9.2
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
Scenic Lookout · 13 tips and reviews
Panther Creek Cabins is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

5. Panther Creek Cabins

3415 Wrights Creek Rd, Cherokee, NC
Mountain · 2 tips and reviews

Carole R.Carole Richards: Lovely and clean. The ownes are delightful and informative, and charming.

Joey's Pancake House is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

6. Joey's Pancake House

8.5
4309 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC
Breakfast Spot · 38 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Great sign.

Biscuit Head is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

7. Biscuit Head

9.3
733 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Breakfast Spot · 74 tips and reviews

Jeffrey C.Jeffrey Cook: The fried green tomato on tje biscuits is fried to perfection!

The Admiral is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

8. The Admiral

8.5
400 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Bar · 47 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "A cinderblock dive lit by a flickery, old-timey TV... sources grass-fed beef tenderloin and pork belly from the stellar Hickory Nut Gap Farm, ramps and mushrooms from forager friends." --T+L Read more.

12 Bones Smokehouse is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

9. 12 Bones Smokehouse

8.6
5 Foundry St (at Lyman St), Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 94 tips and reviews

Gluten Care-Free (.Gluten Care-Free (Jenny Rielle): A place for all types to mingle - not unusual for police, hipsters, tourists, cowboys, professors & business folks to all dine here at once. BBQ at its best.

All Souls Pizza is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

10. All Souls Pizza

7.5
175 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Sells Farm and Sparrow's wood fired pastries: "Croissants stuffed with kimchi and an open-faced pear, Gorgonzola, and bee pollen confection..." -- NYT Read more.

Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

11. Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar

9.1
O'Henry Ave. (Battery Park Ave.), Asheville, NC
Wine Bar · Downtown Asheville · 67 tips and reviews

megan w.megan weisenberger: This is the best place in Asheville. Grab a book, order yourself a glass of red wine and pet all the puppies wandering around.

Green Man Brewery is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

12. Green Man Brewery

8.7
23 Buxton Ave (Collier Ave), Asheville, NC
Brewery · Downtown Asheville · 62 tips and reviews

Appalachian VintnerAppalachian Vintner: Great brew pub. Be sure to try the cask ales served with love from their traditional english beer engine. Once you go cask you can't go back!

Wicked Weed Brewing is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

13. Wicked Weed Brewing

9.0
91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Brewery · Downtown Asheville · 286 tips and reviews

Roaming GnomeRoaming Gnome: They have a downstairs tasting room, an upstairs tap room and a restaurant. I tried to move in but they didn’t have a bedroom.

Whole Foods Market is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

14. Whole Foods Market

8.9
4 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC
Grocery Store · 12 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: This Whole Foods sells Meadow Creek Dairy cheese, according to Meadow Creek Dairy's website. Plus there's an upstairs tap room with a view. Read more.

Hickory Nut Gap Farm is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

15. Hickory Nut Gap Farm

8.2
Fairview, NC
Butcher · 4 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Jamie and Amy Ager’s organic cured and fresh meats are sourced by the area’s finest kitchens. Find both at their superb farm store. Local artisanal honeys, cheeses, and jams, too." --T+L Read more.

The Orchard at Altapass is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

16. The Orchard at Altapass

7.5
1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC
Farm · 5 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: 2015 Season: May 2 to September 12 (Su 12-5:30, Mon 10-5:30, Tu closed, W-Sa 10-5:30); September 13 to November 1 (10 to 6 every day). Read more.

Knife & Fork is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

17. Knife & Fork

61 Locust St, Spruce Pine, NC
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "The chef and front-of-house manager worked in Los Angeles at Suzanne Goin’s Lucques and AOC restaurants before they decided to move to Gardner’s hometown of Burnsville, North Carolina." --T+L Read more.

Linn Cove Viaduct is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

18. Linn Cove Viaduct

Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville, NC
Bridge · 2 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "One of the most iconic spots on the Parkway, this curved, elevated roadway is as beautiful as it is fun to drive." -- Jason Frye, Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Roadtrip

Sleepy Fox Inn & Spa is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

19. Sleepy Fox Inn & Spa

1253 Fox Ridge Rd, Mouth of Wilson, VA
Bed and Breakfast · No tips or reviews

20. Chapters Bookshop

101 E Grayson St (Corner of Grayson St & Main St), Galax, VA
Bookstore · 5 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Chapters sells Meadow Creek Dairy cheese, according to Meadow Creek Dairy's website. Read more.

Foggy Ridge Cider is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

21. Foggy Ridge Cider

1328 Pine View Rd, Dugspur, VA
Winery · 3 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Sophisticated and dry, lavishly acidic with understated fruit, they’re like a brisk mountaintop breeze with a hint of spring." --T+L. Open Sat 11-5 & Sun 12-5, Apr-Dec. Read more.

Mabry Mill is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

22. Mabry Mill

8.6
266 Mabry Mill Rd SE (Blue Ridge Parkway), Meadows of Dan, VA
History Museum · 15 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Pancakes come in buckwheat, cornmeal, sweet potato, and plain old pancake. You must order a stack." -- Jason Frye, Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Roadtrip

Mabry Mill is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

23. Mabry Mill

8.6
266 Mabry Mill Rd SE (Blue Ridge Parkway), Meadows of Dan, VA
History Museum · 15 tips and reviews

Leslie S.Leslie Shelor: Authentic old grist mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Lovely to photograph!

Ambrosia Farm Bed & Breakfast is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

24. Ambrosia Farm Bed & Breakfast

271 Cox Store Rd SW, Floyd, VA
Bed and Breakfast · 1 tip

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Unwind at this farmhouse retreat, nestled into hills and pastures." -- Jason Frye, Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Roadtrip

Floyd Country Store is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

25. Floyd Country Store

8.4
206 S Locust St, Floyd, VA
Miscellaneous Store · 11 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Year-round you can count on music and dancing every Friday evening, Americana music every Saturday afternoon (12-3) and a traditional mountain music jam every Sunday." Read more.

Harvest Moon Food Store is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

26. Harvest Moon Food Store

7.7
227 N Locust St, Floyd, VA
Gourmet Store · 3 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: Harvest Moon sells Meadow Creek Dairy cheese, according to Meadow Creek Dairy's website. Read more.

Texas Tavern is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

27. Texas Tavern

8.2
114 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA
Diner · Downtown Roanoke · 35 tips and reviews

Lovely S.Lovely Southern Life: TTs is one-of-a-kind! It's been around for more than 80 years and is open 24 hours a day! The Cheesy Western is a cheese burger with a fried egg on it!

McAfee Knob is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

28. McAfee Knob

8.0
Troutville, VA
Scenic Lookout · 18 tips and reviews

Virginia's Blue RidgeVirginia's Blue Ridge: The parking lot for those interested in hiking McAfee Knob is located off VA-311/Catawba Valley Road at the top of Catawba Mountain. Park in the gravel lot and then cross the road to join the trail.

Town Kitchen & Provisions is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

29. Town Kitchen & Provisions

7.6
309 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA
Deli · 4 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Nosh on classic, casual American fare on the ground floor of a historic home." -- Jason Frye, Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Zynodoa is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

30. Zynodoa

8.0
115 E Beverley St, Staunton, VA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Chef James Harris’s take on mountain comfort cooking finds local ingredients playing a French tune." --T+L Read more.

George Bowers Grocery is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

31. George Bowers Grocery

219 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA
Grocery Store · 5 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "George Bowers Grocery Stocks some of the region’s finest foodstuffs, including craft beers and farmstead cheeses." --T+L Read more.

Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

32. Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

8.9
1305 E Franklin St (at Meadowbrook Dr), Chapel Hill, NC
Breakfast Spot · 51 tips and reviews

CHRISTINE W.CHRISTINE W.: Best chicken biscuit to be had. You can only walk up to the window or drive thru though; no sit-and-eat space. Closes at 2pm!

The Pit Authentic Barbecue is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

33. The Pit Authentic Barbecue

8.8
328 W Davie St (at Commerce Pl), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 289 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "Ed Mitchell, the legendary master of the eastern North Carolina art form of whole hog cooking... Dig into pilgrimage-worthy chopped or pulled pork... with two sides and hush puppies." --NYT Read more.

Foundation is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

34. Foundation

8.8
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: "House-made colas and syrups are mixed into cocktails like the Sweet Home Carolina (Cruzan light rum, sweet potato simple syrup, an egg and autumnal spices; $10)." --NYT 36 Hours Read more.

35. Sovereign Remedies

9.0
29 Market, Asheville, NC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Asheville · 17 tips and reviews

TimoteoTimoteo: Dope spot, great cocktail!

36. Imperial Life

7.7
48 College St (Rankin Ave.), Asheville, NC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Asheville · 19 tips and reviews

Katherine M.Katherine M.: My friend Marissa says, "My favorite cocktail: A cross between a pina colada and a Ramos gin fizz."

37. Funkatorium

8.4
147 Coxe Ave (Banks Ave), Asheville, NC
Brewery · Downtown Asheville · 46 tips and reviews

Curtis C.Curtis Correll: Delicious sours and a fun little biergarten.

38. Asheville Music Hall

7.4
31 Patton Ave (Lexington), Asheville, NC
Music Venue · Downtown Asheville · 4 tips and reviews

Sam G.Sam Goodal: Tuesday Night Funk Jam- FREE every week!

The Biltmore Estate is one of Blue Ridge Parkway.

39. The Biltmore Estate

9.2
1 Approach Rd, Asheville, NC
Historic and Protected Site · 214 tips and reviews

40. Tupelo Honey

8.7
12 College St, Asheville, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 239 tips and reviews

Visit North CarolinaVisit North Carolina: You haven't officially "done Asheville" until you've had a Sweet Potato Pancake from Tupelo Honey.

41. High Five Coffee Bar

9.0
190 Broadway St Unit 102 (Bordeau Pl.), Asheville, NC
Coffee Shop · 49 tips and reviews

Jordan G.Jordan Groseclose: Some of the best coffee in Asheville, true coffee nerd status. They serve Counter Culture beans, and you can't go wrong with that.

42. The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

9.0
640 Merrimon Ave Ste 103 (Edgewood Rd), Asheville, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 39 tips and reviews

dulcitalovedulcitalove: Amazing home-made ice cream flavors: Avocado, Salted Caramel, Longan Chinese Fruit Sorbet ... Read more.

43. Our Daily Bread

627 W King St, Boone, NC
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Boone · 40 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Try the Brie BLT: your classic bacon, lettuce and tomato with melted brie, basil aioli, and granny smith apple slices on a toasted sub roll. It's perfection.

44. Coyote Kitchen

8.6
200 Southgate Dr, Boone, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

tip p.tip powell: Best place to eat in Boone. Try the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich if your taste buds aren't feeling too adventurous but still want something awesome. Great waiting staff too!