SHOPS, SHOWS & EVENTS

The Orchard at Altapass is located at 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 328.3. There are currently two recommended routes to access the orchard:

From 19E Eastward (Spruce Pine area):

• Turn right on Altapass Hwy (4.5 miles)
• Turn right onto Blue Ridge Parkway (1.0 mile)
• Turn left onto Orchard Road, then turn right toward the Red Barn and parking area

From Highway 226 (Marion area):

• Follow 226 toward Spruce Pine
• Turn right onto the Blue Ridge Parkway exit, followed by a left onto the Parkway (3 miles)
• Turn right onto Orchard Road and keep right toward the Red Barn and parking area

Important Note for RVs, Buses, and Extended Vehicles: Large and extended vehicles must access the Blue Ridge Parkway using the 19E Eastward route to avoid a dangerous hairpin turn near the Orchard entrance.

Free parking is available around the Red Barn, with overflow parking past the Music Pavilion on the left.