Venture off the Parkway into the small mountain towns and you will be rewarded by the discovery of equally rich resources. When completed, these projects will link rural communities with one another and with the Blue Ridge Parkway and other scenic highways and roads. Explore and experience the authentic heritage of the region through these self-guided heritage trails. Visit our site later this year for a complete listing of the sites and venues on the Blue Ridge Music and Cherokee Heritage Trails.
Some sites are obvious but many are off the beaten path and unknown to residents and visitors alike.
For a self-guided tour of handmade crafts of the region, explore the Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina. Request a copy of The Blue Ridge Heritage Initiative newsletter . The Blue Ridge Heritage Initiative is recognized as a Millennium Legacy Trail .