Blue Ridge Parkway - Craggy Gardens Visitor Center

Loved this hike during the 2nd week of october. Beautiful views all around and the hike has picnic spots and good trails. We also checked out mt mitchell which is 30 mins away from here.

It’s a great time to visit Craggy Gardens right now — the fall colors are beautiful! There’s no entry fee, which makes it even better. The area is clean and well-maintained, and the staff are friendly and helpful. One thing to note: the restrooms are mobile toilets rather than regular washrooms, so just be prepared for that. Other than that, it’s a lovely place with great viewpoints and stunning scenery all around. Definitely worth a stop if you’re exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway this season!

Drove up to Craggy Gardens to watch the sunset, unfortunately clouds came in BUT the hike was great, and what we saw was beautiful. The colors were just starting to change color. We were able to see a black bear cub along side of the road. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful drive with sharp curves and breathtaking outlooks!