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• Fancy Gap, Virginia Welcome to Fancy Gap, where Heaven "is" a little closer. Looking for a relaxing getaway? A place with outdoor activities, cool summer weather, mountain music and culture, unique shopping and friendly people? Head to Fancy Gap Virginia, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures or a peaceful retreat, Fancy Gap has something for everyone. Fancy Gap is located next to the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 199.5 on US Hwy 52 and at Exit 8 off Interstate 77 in Carroll County, part of southwestern Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge Highlands region. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which extends through Carroll ...
• Blue Ridge Parkway Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. "America's Favorite Drive" winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. The Parkway incorporates several recreation areas, some exceeding 6,000 acres. These parks within the Parkway have visitor centers, camp grounds, picnic areas, trails and, in many instances, concessionaire-operated lodges, restaurants, and other facilities. Building the Parkway through mountainous terrain was a monumental labor. Authorized in the 1930s as a Depression-era public ...