Calling all Nature Lovers - Virginia's
Blue Ridge is for You!
The majestic mountains of
Virginia's Blue Ridge are the
perfect backdrop for some of
the country's best outdoor
adventures.
The highly acclaimed area nestled
in the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains is consistently voted a
top destination for outdoor
adventure and is ideal for those of
all skill and interest levels.
The Roanoke River was recently
recognized as America's "Best Urban
Kayaking Spot" in the 2022 USA
Today 10 Best Readers' Choice
Travel Awards and the area is home
to Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24
professional women's cycling team.
As the largest city along the
Appalachian Trail and Virginia's Blue
Ridge Parkway, Roanoke and the
surrounding region offer more than
1,000 miles of world-class hiking,
biking and paddling trails with stunning
scenery and beautiful backdrops.
On the Water The Roanoke River's
unique proximity to downtown
Roanoke and popular local parks,
outfitters and trails makes it an
exciting metro mountain adventure
in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Virginia's Blue Ridge's beach in
the mountains, Smith Mountain
Lake , is the second largest body
of water in the state and a
favorite among locals and
visitors.
Virginia's Blue Ridge also
has waterfall hikes with
beautiful backdrops.
October 14 - 16, 2022 Visit Virginia's Blue
Ridge is a Leave No Trace Community
Partner and encourages visitors to be
recreate responsibly by practicing the 7
Principles of Leave No Trace to minimize
impacts on the environment so that it can
continue to be enjoyed for many generations.
About Virginia's Blue Ridge Virginia's
Blue Ridge is nestled in the heart of
the Blue Ridge Mountains and along
the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing a
metro mountain mix of exciting
outdoor adventure with refined
culture.
Visit VBR is the official destination
marketing organization for
Virginia's Blue Ridge which
includes the Cities of Roanoke
and Salem and the Counties of
Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke.
Find Out More At
https://www.VisitVBR
.com