HOW TO ENJOY A SPRING MOUNTAIN GETAWAY TO VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE

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Winter is out. It’s time to uncurl yourself from your home fire and dance with the spring blossoms and warmer weather.

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Here are several ways to enjoy Roanoke and Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway in the spring.

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DRIVE THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

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HIKE THE PEAKS OF OTTER TRAIL TO SHARP TOP MOUNTAIN

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FRUIT WINE TASTING AT THE PEAKS OF OTTER WINERY & ORCHARDS

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FLY THROUGH THE TREES AT THE ZIPLINE EXPLORE PARK

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HIKE OR BIKE EXPLORE PARK

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HOW TO ENJOY A SPRING MOUNTAIN GETAWAY TO VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE

Winter is out. It’s time to uncurl yourself from your home fire and dance with the spring blossoms and warmer weather.

Here are several ways to enjoy Roanoke and Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway in the spring.

DRIVE THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia show off during spring with an explosion of blossoming colors.

HIKE THE PEAKS OF OTTER TRAIL TO SHARP TOP MOUNTAIN

The most well-known trail of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway is the Peaks of Otter trail. It’s a 1.5-mile hike to the summit of Sharp Top.

FRUIT WINE TASTING AT THE PEAKS OF OTTER WINERY & ORCHARDS

Take a short detour off the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Peaks of Otter Winery & Orchards for your seasonal wine tasting. It’s a perfect stop after a morning of hiking and exploring.

FLY THROUGH THE TREES AT THE ZIPLINE EXPLORE PARK

The Treetop Quest in Explore Park, Roanoke was one of the best zipline courses we’ve done – and we’ve done a lot.

HIKE OR BIKE EXPLORE PARK

After your time zip-lining through the canopies, head back to the ground for the 14 miles of hiking and biking trails in Explore Park, many of which will take you down to, or along, the Roanoke River.

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