Blue Ridge Parkway: Cherokee to Asheville Driving App Tour
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Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville and experience lush woodlands, stunning views, and rich Cherokee and Appalachian history. Live your own adventure!
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Experience
Highlights
Watch horizon-spanning beauty unfolds at Yellow Face Overlook
Hear nature's cascading symphony at Skinny Dip Falls
Mingle with history and highland charm at Mount Pisgah
Glimpse nature’s raw, untouched canvas at Cherry Cove
Discover a vantage point into Appalachian tales at Fryingpan Tower
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Let it become your personal navigator, storyteller, and route planner, enhancing every twist and turn of your Blue Ridge Parkway journey from Cherokee to Asheville.
Begin your immersive journey at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Parking C in North Carolina. Here, be greeted with stories of local heritage and whispers of ancient tribes. Journeying on, the Blue Ridge Parkway weaves tales of the Cherokee and the timeless Appalachian stories that echo through the... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Let it become your personal navigator, storyteller, and route planner, enhancing every twist and turn of your Blue Ridge Parkway journey from Cherokee to Asheville.
Begin your immersive journey at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Parking C in North Carolina. Here, be greeted with stories of local heritage and whispers of ancient tribes. Journeying on, the Blue Ridge Parkway weaves tales of the Cherokee and the timeless Appalachian stories that echo through the mountains.
Your first majestic stop is the Ballhoot Scar Overlook, a spot where nature's artistry unfolds. As you navigate to the Thomas Divide and Big Witch Overlook, feel the heartbeats of the mountains and valleys echoing tales of the Cherokee legends. The Bunches Bald Overlook offers panoramas that seem like nature's canvas painted in countless hues, followed by the poetic beauty of Plott Balsam Overlook.
The drive takes you through Soco Gap and the Thunder Struck Ridge Overlook, each viewpoint adding another layer to the intricate tales of this land. At Waterrock Knob, breathe in the vistas stretching across the horizon, and lose yourself in nature's grandeur at Yellow Face Overlook.
Then discover Cherokee's heart, Cherokee Rose, which whispers legends of indigenous tribes and their tales. Journey onwards to the Roy Taylor Forest Overlook, a testament to nature's undying beauty. The scenic expanse of Cowee Mountain Overlook is followed by the panoramic views from Rough Butt Bald Overlook.
Feel how nature's magic becomes palpable as you visit Cathedral Falls And French Broad Falls. Bask in the beauty of Black Balsam Knob, the ethereal allure of Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead, and the charm of Cherry Cove Overlook. History and nature intertwine at the Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower, followed by a serene halt at Pisgah Inn.
As the journey proceeds, the rugged charm of Mount Pisgah awaits, with its history deeply rooted in local legends. Overlooks like Mills River Valley and Bad Fork Valley paint portraits of valleys, peaks, and the eternal sky.
In essence, your tour is not just a drive; it’s an odyssey through time, culture, and nature’s wonders. This tour promises countless memories, stories, and breathtaking views. So, fasten your seatbelts, press play on your guide, and embark on your journey. less
Includes
Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
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Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.