Asheville NC, Blowing Rock, NC area

Rickl750 wrote:
Hi Guys,
I'm new to the forum and travel trailers. We are planing on visiting the Asheville, Blowing Rock NC area in July. I Already have my reservations at a couple of CG, but I miss calculated and going to be in the area about four hours before I can check in (Rookie mistake). Anyway, I'm looking for ideas of were I can go or do with a truck and a 24ft trailer in tow. My concern is really a place to park, while we explore, shop, eat, or do some type of activity. It's my wife, 16yr old daughter and two dogs, We're pretty open to just about anything, any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,

Rick

Just so you will know. Asheville and Boone are NOT close to each other. They are a minimum 2 hours apart. If you run the Blue Ridge Parkway. you are looking at closer to 4 hours, depending on how much you stop, and you will stop. SO. IF you are going to get to Asheville 4 hours early. Get on the BRP, and ride. That will put you in Ashville just about on time. And YES you can tow your trailer easily on the BRP. Plus there are picnic areas, and overlooks to stop, and enjoy. The picnic areas have restrooms, as do the CGs on the parkway.

You can also get off along the way, and visit GrandFather Mountain, Blowing Rock. Little Switzerland, and lots of other places.