Blue Ridge Parkway

Attractions

HUMPBACK ROCKS VISITOR CENTER

540-943-4716
Milepost 5.2, Blue Ridge Parkway
5.8 miles south of I-64 where it crosses the intersection of Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
ENTRANCE: Adjacent to parking lot. Entry doors easily open out.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at visitor center. Doors are 42 inches wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 42 inch wide doors opening out and handrails. 19 inch toilet seat height, and 15 inches between commode edge and wall. Sink height is 30 inches. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a visitor center operated by the Blue Ridge Parkway, a unit of the National Park Services, as a comfort station, museum, and sales of interpretive materials (books, tapes and maps) to the visiting public. Open 9AM-5PM, May-October.

HUMPBACK ROCKS PIONEER FARM

540-943-4716
Milepost 5.2, Blue Ridge Parkway
5.8 miles south of I-64 where it crosses under the intersection of the Skyline Drive.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Farm is a relocated-restored typical 1890 mountain farm, complete with cabin, out buildings and kitchen garden.
TYPES OF PATHS: Visitor center and approach to farm hard surface. Path at farm is gravel.
ENTRANCE: Located south of visitor center. 2 exterior steps, each 12 inches in height. Entry doors, open in.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: At visitor center. Doors open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 42 inch wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 inch toilet seat height, 15 inches between commode and wall. Sink height is 30 inches. Accessible stalls checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with mobility impairments, the paths are gravel, and do have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Paths 150 yards long. Special guide book for guests with disabilities (fee charged).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No fee. Open 10AM-4PM May-October.

MABRY MILL HISTORIC AREA

540-745-9660
266 Mabry Mill Road, Southeast Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Milepost 176. Turn off Parkway at roadside to cabins. Continue 0.5 mile to junction of VA 728. Entrance to Cabins across 728 and slightly to the left.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Historic Gristmill (1910), sawmill, blacksmith shop and other outdoor exhibits. Cultural demonstrations in summer and fall.
PARKING: 5 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Entire trail is paved or flagstones. No steep grades. The mill can be viewed from either end of trail. There is a set of stairs to climb over the mill flume. Handicapped parking for Historic Area is in “Overflow Parking” area in front of accessible rest rooms. Short portion of trail leading from parking lot to exhibits is gravel. Paths are 0.5 to 1 mile long.
ENTRANCE: Located north end of mill. Doors always open if mill is open. Entry doors, 33 inches wide, open in with pull handle. 3 interior steps inside lobby located between entrance and exit. Each step is 8 inches high. Historic buildings have wooden, unpainted floors. Blacksmith shop has wide path, no steps. Matthews Cabin has 34 inches entrance with ramp.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In parking lot. Doors are 36 inches wide, open out. No turns to enter womens, 90 degree turn to mens. Accessible stalls have 32 inch wide doors opening out, and handrails. 15 inches between toilet and wall. Sink height 32 inches. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual impairments, there are hands-on exhibits, and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 36-48 inches wide. Counters 48 inches high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Restaurant Gift Shop, Mill with Demonstrations; Open May 1-October 31. Historic area (except for access to building interiors) Open Year-Around.

PEAKS OF OTTER VISITOR CENTER

540-586-4357
Route 2, Box 163, Bedford, VA 24523
Junction of Highway 43 and Blue Ridge Parkway.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible spaces.
ENTRANCE: Front of visitor center. Ramp provided. Entry doors, 36 inches wide, easily open in and out with pull and push plate handle located 36 inches above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in visitor center breezeway. Doors 36 inches wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 inch wide doors opening in and handrails. 11 inches between commode and wall. Sink height is 34 inches. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, written scripts and Assistive Listening System are available.
For guests with mobility impairments, there is accessible seating for audiovisual presentations and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.

PUCKETT CABIN HISTORICAL EXHIBIT

540-745-9660
Route 1, Box 465, Floyd, VA 24091
Mile Post 189 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
PARKING: 3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Aunt Orlena Puckett assisted in the delivery of over a thousand mountain babies. One room cabin belonged to the Puckett family.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved walks.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing impairments, there are roadside written scripts.
For guests with visual impairments, there are hands-on exhibits, all outdoors and easily touched, and documents and signage in large print on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Park ranger occasionally on site.

Lodging

PEAKS OF OTTER LODGE

540-586-9263
P. O. Box 489, Bedford, VA 24523
Route 43, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
ENTRANCE: Main lodge. Entry doors, 40 inches wide, easily open out with metal pull handle located 45 inches above floor.
FACILITIES: Luggage handling available. 18 steps from the lobby level to the lounge, meeting rooms and other public rooms. To access these rooms, guests in wheelchairs must go outside to use the entrance on ground level. Non-smoking rooms available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In main lodge. Doors 32 inches wide, open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 41 inch wide doors, and handrails. 15 inches between commode and wall. Sink height 31 inches. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Ramps are provided. Entry doors, 32 inches wide, easily open in and out with pull down handle located 37 inches above floor. 2 wheelchair accessible rooms, each with 2 double beds on frames with no obstruction beneath. Cots available. Unneeded furniture removed upon request. Sill at bathroom door three quarters of a inch high. Bathroom door is 33 inches wide. Grab bar in tub. Handrail with the toilet. Room numbers with raised markings. Lever handles on doors. Extended drapery rod pulls.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC.

ROCKY KNOB CABINS

540-593-3503
266 Mabry Mill Road, Southeast Meadows of Dan, VA 24120-9603
Mile Post 174 off Blue Ridge Parkway.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.
ENTRANCE: Office entrance separate from cabin entrances. 2 exterior steps, each 2 and 8 inches in height. Entry door, 32 inches wide, easily opens in with knob handle located 33 inches above floor.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 1 cabin with ramp and 2 with 6 inch step at entrance. 2 double beds, on frames with no obstruction beneath, in each cabin. Cots and rollaways available. Unneeded furniture removed upon request. 60 inch circular clear space in room. Lowered light switches. Cabins share a central restroom and shower facility - shower and shower controls not accessible. Men’s is at ground level. Women’s ramped. Turns required to enter both. Stalls have 32 inch doors opening out. 10 inches between commode and wall. Sink height 28 inches. Showers have 8 inch threshold.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Credit cards: V, AE, MC, and DS. Deposit required to confirm reservation, 48 hour cancellation policy. Check-in 4PM, check-out 11AM. Appalachian style wood frame cabins built by CCC in the 1930’s.

Restaurant

MABRY MILL RESTAURANT

540-952-2947
266 Mabry Mill Road, Southeast Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Mile Post 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
ENTRANCE: Front of building. Entry doors, 36 inches wide, easily open out with pull handle located 36 inches above floor.
FACILITIES: Non-smoking area available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: South of entrance. Doors 36 inches wide, open out. Accessible stalls have 45 inch wide doorway, curtain door and handrails. 19 inch toilet seat height. Sink height is 22 inches.
DINING: Pedestal tables for guests in wheelchairs, located throughout. Table height 31 inches. Aisle width between tables is 24-42 inches. Menus are available on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Home style cooking.

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