What are the hours of operation for the stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway South Driving Tour?

Created by Shaka Guide, Modified on Tue, 19 Sep, 2023 at 11:01 AM by Shaka Guide

The parkway is open 24-hours. Many of the stops and visitor centers have varying hours of operation. For a list of visitor centers on the parkway and their respective opening and closing times, please visit the NPS website 

Here are a list of attractions on the tour and their hours of operation: 

  • The Cradle of Forestry in America is open daily 10am-5pm from spring to fall. 
  • Sliding Rock is open 10am-6pm on the days facilities are open, which is daily Memorial Day thru Labor Day, and on weekends in May and September. 
  • The North Carolina Arboretum is open daily from 8am-9pm from April to October, and 8am-7pm daily from November to March. 
  • The Waterrock Knob Visitor Center is open daily from 10am-5pm from mid-April to November.
  • The Pisgah Inn and Restaurant is open daily from April to October serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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