We stayed overnight at a tiny Airbnb apartment complete with tiny shower, fireplace, elephant wallpaper and mini porch. Little Switzerland Inn was very close and had a restaurant and mountain view. We were disappointed that there were no Swiss foods or real connections with Switzerland. We learned that Emerald Village was nearby, an authentic historic emerald mine.
Little Switzerland Inn
Little Switzerland Inn View
Swiss Flag
Emerald Mine
Looking out from the mine
Emeralds
More emeralds
Linn Cove Viaduct, an engineering marvel on the Blue Ridge Parkway
I was hoping for less wind at Julian Price Lake.
Blue Ridges
Sunset