Drive America’s Highways for 75.3 miles north along the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville, North Carolina.
North Carolina
U.S. Route 129: Deals Gap to Tallassee – Tail of the Dragon – NC/TN
The drive along U.S. Route 129 from Deals Gap to Tallassee at the Foothills Parkway is a scenic and thrilling journey. The road winds its way through the Great Smoky Mountains, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The road is also known for its many curves and turns, making it a popular destination for motorcyclists and sports car drivers.
U.S. Route 129: Tallassee to Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon) – TN/NC
Drive America’s Highways for 15 miles south along U.S. Route 129 – the “Tail of the Dragon” – from Tallassee to Deals Gap.
Interstate 40: U.S. Route 276 to Cosby
The drive along Interstate 40 from U.S. Route 276 to Cosby, Tennessee is a beautiful and scenic journey through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. This section of the highway is approximately 28 miles long and offers some of the most breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
U.S. Route 276: Maggie Valley to I-40 – North Carolina
Drive America’s Highways for 6 miles west along U.S. Route 276 from Maggie Valley to I-40 in North Carolina.
U.S. Route 19: Lake Junaluska to Maggie Valley
Drive America’s Highways for 5 miles south along U.S. Route 19 from Lake Junaluska to Maggie Valley, North Carolina.
U.S. Route 276: Waynesville to Lake Junaluska – North Carolina
Drive America’s Highways for 1.5 miles west along U.S. Route 276 from Waynesville to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.
U.S. Route 74: Balsam to Waynesville – North Carolina
Drive America’s Highways for 7 miles east along U.S. Route 74 from Balsam to Waynesville, North Carolina.
U.S. Route 441: Gatlinburg to Cherokee – Newfound Gap Rd – TN/NC
Drive America’s Highways for 29 miles south along U.S. Route 441 from Gatlinburg to Cherokee.