Planning my trip from Florida to Niagra Falls in a few weeks.&nbsp\\; Along the way, I'm making a&nbsp\\;stop in Raleigh/Durham.&nbsp\\; From there I will catch the BRP at Rte 421 just North of Blowing Rock....Deep gap.&nbsp\\; The potential accomodations on the BRP heading North&nbsp\\;will determine my route to the BRP.&nbsp\\; If there are no good places to stay, then I will take the interstate from R/D&nbsp\\;{40 to 421} allowing more time to ride the Blue Ridge, taking our time, stopping, looking etc. and&nbsp\\;stopping in&nbsp\\;Roanoke,VA for the night.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; If there are a few good choices heading North on the BRP in Virginia, then I will run the nack roads out of R/D {64 to 601 to 421} to the BRP.&nbsp\\; I did a search but did not get a good feel on Hotels heading North.&nbsp\\; It seems like the more popular places are South of my starting point.&nbsp\\;
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Thank you in advance,
Phat...
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PS: If you have any suggestions on routes ....... I'm all ears.

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There is a nice hotel on the Parkway 20 miles north of Roanoke.&nbsp\\; It is located at Peaks of Otter.&nbsp\\; The restaurant there is very good - a favorite of us locals.

Thank you for the suggestion VA Ranger!
I checked out their website and it's a go!&nbsp\\; We're going to stay there for the night.&nbsp\\; I'm altering&nbsp\\; my route a little to ensure I have enough time to make it there via the BRP before dark.&nbsp\\; That's with the stopping and looking along the way.&nbsp\\;
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I had a HUGE problem with deer on the parkway last fall from Boone, NC all the way to Roanoke.&nbsp\\; Try to be off the road by dusk - or slow down and watch closely for the rascals.&nbsp\\; Got my windshield folded down on me by Bambi a few miles south of Roanoke.&nbsp\\; Does are large and plentiful...&nbsp\\;

Hampton Inn in Lexington, VA was about the nicest place we stayed at last Summer.&nbsp\\; The town of Lexington is well worth spending a few hours walking and riding around.&nbsp\\; We liked the southern end of the BRP better, but we will get back up to Lexington for a visit next year and will spend more time than we were able to last year. We were in a group of 7 Harleys and were treated very well.

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My recollection is that the biscuits and gravy are spectacular at the Peaks of Otter.&nbsp\\; Something to keep in mind when on the Parkway is that while there are only a couple of lodging places on the Parkway itself, there are all the usual chains and independents at the cross routes.&nbsp\\; Also, unless time is really tight, you are going to miss the best part of the BRP which is the first 150 miles or so&nbsp\\;in the south.
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We did essentially the same trip in the '90s.&nbsp\\; Took the BRP all the way, switched to the Skyline Drive at the end.&nbsp\\; Pick up US340 in Front Royal and take it to US15.&nbsp\\; US15 winds through some great scenery around Gettysburg and stays pretty scenic and relatively low traffic right up into NY.&nbsp\\; Once into central NY you can head directly west to Niagara Falls, or do what we did and take the long way around the lake and approach from the north.&nbsp\\;

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Stayed at Peaks of Otter 3 weeks ago , and it is excellent !!!!!
If you are fortunate enough to be there on a sunday night in time for the buffet , go for it. Excellent&nbsp\\; food , Excellent peaceful sleep. can't wait to go back !

Thank you for the feedback folks!&nbsp\\; Great info..
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I wil definetely&nbsp\\;be off the BRP by dusk.&nbsp\\; Depending on how many times we decide to stop will determine if we make it to Roanoke in time or not.&nbsp\\; Knowing there are hotels along the cross roads removes the worry of finding a place however, I'm going to push to get the Otter spot.&nbsp\\;
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Stay off of 64 at all costs.&nbsp\\; I was stuck in stopped traffic for hours alst weekend

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Thanks for the heads up!
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Was there an accident, construction or is it just that busy?&nbsp\\;

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