| The physical address for Linville Caverns is 19929 US 221 North in Marion, NC, 28752. Some GPS systems will not recognize a mountain as a physical address. We discourage the use of mapping programs to find Linville Caverns as they may contain inaccurate or out of the way directions. Please use a mapping program to get to one of the locations listed below & then follow our directions to reach the caverns. Thank you for your understanding & have a safe, pleasant journey!
From Asheville, NC & points west: Take Interstate 40 East to exit 72 (Old Fort), staying straight off exit ramp on US 70 East for 10-12 miles. Turn left at intersection with US 221 (Wal-Mart & McDonald's on left) travelling north for 18 miles. Cave entrance on left. Approx. Travel Time: 75 mins.
From Banner Elk & ski resorts: Take NC 184 to intersection with NC 105, turning right & traveling south to Linville. In Linville, turn right onto NC 181 (Large Grandfather Mtn. sign in directly in front of you at light) & travel to the first traffic light to turn left onto US 221 South toward Marion. Cave entrance on right in 15 mi. Approx. Travel Time: 30 mins.
From Blowing Rock: Take the Blue Ridge Parkway South to the exit just beyond milepost 317. Exit to the right & turn left onto US 221 South. Cave entrance on right in 4 mi. Approx. Travel Time: 50-60 mins.
From Blue Ridge Parkway: The Parkway enters NC at Cumberland Gap, Milepost 220 & travels south to the end in Cherokee, Milepost 460. Linville Caverns exit will be at Milepost 317 & then turn left onto US 221 South for 4 miles. At times, sections of the Parkway are closed due to weather or road repairs. Call BRP Information to find out closures between your nearest milepost & mp 317 @ 828-298-0398 & follow the prompts. Information is updated daily.
From Boone & West Jefferson area: Take NC 105 South to Linville. Turn right onto NC 181 at intersection in Linville Grandfather Mtn. sign directly in front of you) & travel to first traffic light, turning left onto US 221 South. Cave entrance on right in 15 mi. Approx. Travel Time: 40-50 mins. From W. Jefferson, take US 221 & turn right onto US 421 to Boone.
From Charlotte: Take Interstate 85 to Gastonia & exit onto US 321 toward Hickory. Then turn onto Interstate 40 & travel West to Marion. Travel to exit 85 at Marion & turn right off exit ramp on US 221 North. At first traffic light, turn left onto US 221/226 North Bypass & travel straight ahead for 23 mi. Cave entrance on left. Approx. Travel Time: 2 hours
From Hickory: Take Interstate 40 West toward Asheville. Leave I-40 in Marion at exit 85 & turn right off ramp. Travel to first traffic light & turn left onto US 221 North Bypass & travel straight ahead for 23 mi. Cave entrance on left. Approx. Travel Time: 75 mins.
From Linville: Take NC 181 to first traffic light & turn left onto US 221 South toward Marion. Cave entrance on right in 15 mi. Approx. Travel Time: 20 mins.
From Spartanburg, SC: Take Interstate 85 to Chesnee Exit (US 221) & travel north on US 221, crossing the NC State Line & straight to Marion. When nearing Marion, watch for intersection with US 221 North Bypass & turn left. Travel straight ahead for 23 mi. Cave entrance on left. Approx. Travel Time: 2 hours
From Spruce Pine & Little Switzerland: Take the Blue Ridge Parkway North toward Blowing Rock & exit to the left at Milepost 317. Turn left off exit ramp onto US 221 South for 4 mi. Approx. Travel Time: 30-40 mins.
From Winston-Salem & points east: Take Interstate 40 West toward Asheville & exit in Marion at exit 85. Turn right off exit ramp & travel to first traffic light, turning left onto US 221 North Bypass & stay straight for 23 mi. Cave entrance on the left. Approx. Travel Time: 2 hours, 15 mins.
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