Mabry Mill in Winter

The Blue Ridge Parkway, winding its way 469 miles over mountains and ridgetops from the Shenandoah to the Great Smoky Mountains, has more annual visitors than any other area administered by the National Park Service, and Mabry Mill is said to be the most photographed spot along the entire route. Yet, when you visit here you may feel that you are a thousand miles and 100 years removed from modern civilization.

This authentic grist mill and saw mill was a gathering place during the early decades of the 20th century. Today folks still gather here to see historical interpreters who demonstrate basket weaving, chair caning, spinning, weaving and apple butter making. On Sunday afternoons during summer and fall there is mountain music and dancing.

DirectionsIn southwestern Virginia near Meadows of Dan, at milepost # 176.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.