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The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Roanoke, VA, offers a variety of shopping opportunities for those exploring the natural beauty and history of the region. Located at milepost 115, this center provides visitors with a unique chance to purchase locally crafted items, educational materials, and souvenirs that reflect the spirit of the Blue Ridge Parkway and its surrounding landscapes.
At the center, you'll find an assortment of Blue Ridge Parkway memorabilia, including books, maps, and photographs that offer insights into the history, wildlife, and scenic beauty of the area. The shop also features a selection of local arts and crafts, such as handmade jewelry, pottery, textiles, and woodwork, making it the perfect place to pick up a meaningful souvenir or gift that supports regional artisans.
For nature enthusiasts, the center offers a variety of educational resources to enhance your visit, including field guides and environmental tools. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift, planning your next hike, or learning about the region’s history, the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center provides a welcoming stop for travelers and explorers.
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.