Drive “America’s Favorite Highway.” The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic road that connects The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Just a short drive from Omni Grove Park Inn, this 469-mile stretch showcases some of America’s best natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy stunning vistas, mountain meadows, old farms, historic attractions, and diverse flora and fauna.

Visit the ancient mountains and majestic forests at The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park touches both North Carolina and Tennessee and is a peaceful escape for outdoor explorations fit for any adventure level. Experience the cycling paths, waterfalls, tree-dotted ridges, endless hiking and biking trails, and jaw-dropping views.

Explore the renowned Biltmore Estate and the adjacent historic community of Biltmore Village. George Washington Vanderbilt II built the estate in the late 19th century as a French Renaissance-style country home, and the village was planned as a picturesque community to support the estate and its workers. Today, travelers can tour the grand Gilded Age mansion and grounds, as well as visit the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, which preserves the legacy of Biltmore Industries. Biltmore Industries was an arts and crafts enterprise that began in the early 1900s with support from the Vanderbilts and others to teach and produce handcrafted textiles and crafts.