09/10/2024
With fall quickly approaching, bringing with it breathtaking foliage vistas, we put together a top 10 list of the most scenic drives around :
๐ Blue Ridge Parkway โ Classic route w/ plenty of access points (Milepost 393.6: NC 191 is just 5 minutes from the cottages!) and endless mountain views.
๐ Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway โ ~47 mi loop starting just north of Morganton & winds thru dense forests. In fact, it's one of the only places in the US that still boasts massive hemlocks, white pines, tulip trees & Fraser Magnolias that havenโt succumbed to timber harvesting.
๐ Forest Heritage Scenic Byway โ This 76.7 mile peaceful drive thru lush greenery and historical landmarks features the Cradle of Forestry, waterfalls, trails & scenic vistas!
๐ Newfound Gap Road โ Enjoy sweeping vistas as you cross from NC to TN via the lowest pass thru the Great Smokies on this 31-mi road that encompasses a variety of forest ecosystems ranging from cove hardwood, pine-oak, northern hardwood & spruce fir.
๐ Great Smoky Mountains Expressway โ Rolling hills & epic sunset views, this 4 lane divided HWY serves as the main eastโwest corridor through SW NC.
๐ Cherohala Skyway โ A lesser-known gem w/ high-elevation views of the forest canopy, the skyway winds thru 5,400 ft mountains in NC & TN & crosses thru the Cherokee & Nantahala National Forests thus the name โCheroโฆhalaโ.
๐ Mount Mitchell State Park Road โ Drive to the highest peak east of the Mississippi!
๐ NC Highway 209 โThe Rattlerโ โ Perfect for those who love winding mountain roads just outside of Hot Springs.
๐ French Broad Overview โ Enjoy riverside views & mountain ridges as you cruise along a stunning, uninterrupted drive amid a beautiful Appalachian area just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
๐ Town Mountain Road โ Get panoramic city views as you ascend through the hills. If you're in downtown and time is limited for a scenic drive, this is it.
After your adventure, come back to relax at โjust minutes away from these beautiful drives!
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