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

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Start the car and head a short three hours north west to Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. With its surrounding mountains and valley location you are spoilt with opportunities to get outside and enjoy the Spring weather.   

DRIVE THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Take your time to soak up the views from many of the Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks and see why this is known as ‘America’s Favorite Drive’ and one the best scenic drives in the USA. 

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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