Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213)
Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 2,631 ft
- Elevation
The Blue Ridge Music Center celebrates the music and musicians of the Blue Ridge. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1997, with support from The National Council for the Traditional Arts, the Music Center includes an outdoor amphitheater, an indoor theater, and exhibits highlighting the historical significance of the region’s music.
Getting there
The Blue Ridge Parkway Music Center is located at Milepost 213 on the Virginia/North Carolina state border.
36.57320, -80.85000 · 36°34'23.5"N 80°51'0.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 47 | 54 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 76 | 66 | 55 | 47 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 31 | 40 | 49 | 56 | 61 | 60 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213)
- Can you reserve a site at Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213)?
- No. Blue Ridge Music Center (Milepost 213) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (828) 348-3400
- Email blri_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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