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Stonewall Resort State Park is in Roanoke, West Virginia.

Top Town Park Pairs – Special Mention: West Virginia Resort State Parks

The parks, forests and resorts of West Virginia are Almost Heaven. Ancient mountains, woodlands and rivers welcome visitors along Country Roads rich with history and alive with outdoor activities.
What’s a visit to Asheville, North Carolina without a stop at the Biltmore Estate?

Top Town/Park Pairs: Population less than 10,000

Our readers pick the top 2 trips in each southern mountain state to towns with a nearby state park and populations under 10,000.
Chimney Rock State Park’s signature formation is a nice match for the charming downtowns of Hendersonville and Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Top Town/Park Pairs: Population of 10,000-49,999

Our readers pick the top 10 trips to mountain towns with a nearby state park and populations between 10,000 and 49,999.
The rugged upper reaches of Grandfather Mountain State Park make a great pairing with Blowing Rock or Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Top 28 Mountain Town / State Park Trips In The Blue Ridge

Outdoor days and downtown stays: our readers pick the best trips to mountain towns with a nearby state park.
What’s a visit to Asheville, North Carolina without a stop at the Biltmore Estate?

Top Town/Park Pairs: Population 50,000+

Our readers pick the top 4 trips to mountain towns with a nearby state park and populations of over 50,000.

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Smith Mountain Lake Virginia is a hidden gem within the Blue Ridge Mountains. This beautiful area features boating, sailing, hiking, shopping, fishing, and much more.
From The Editor

Sarah Smiles: The Lake Effect

Growing up, many of my weekends were spent at my late step-grandmother’s house on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.

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