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TAKE THE ROAD. KEEP THE MEMORIES.

Blue Ridge country to the Smokies

Boone, North Carolina → Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Link Boone and Gatlinburg through Appalachian mountain country, choosing a scenic-road itinerary or a more direct travel day.

One-way travel day

Blue Ridge Parkway · NPS Photo · Photo credits

Your dayOne-way travel day
Set out fromBoone, North Carolina
DiscoverBlue Ridge Parkway
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

Link Boone and Gatlinburg through Appalachian mountain country, choosing a scenic-road itinerary or a more direct travel day.

A Parkway-based route can be much longer than the direct drive. Choose a manageable section and check closures.

Make it your day

Set out

Begin in Boone and choose your route toward Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Along the way

Link Boone and Gatlinburg through Appalachian mountain country, choosing a scenic-road itinerary or a more direct travel day. A Parkway-based route can be much longer than the direct drive. Choose a manageable section and check closures.

Arrive

Finish in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This is a one-way journey; a return drive is not included.

Summer colors at Mabry Mill
Located in Virginia's Plateau district, picturesque Mabry Mill is one of the most iconic features of the Blue Ridge Parkway · NPS Photo
water cascading into Linville Falls plunge basin
The Linville Gorge offers visitors the opportunity to learn about fascinating geology and view magnificent waterfalls. · NPS Photo

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.