Drive America’s Highways for 32 miles north along the Foothills Parkway from Chilhowee, near Tallassee to Wears Valley, Tennessee
Smoky Mountains
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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.
Foothills Parkway: Wears Valley to Tallassee – Tennessee
The drive along the Foothills Parkway from Wears Valley to Tallassee is a 32-mile scenic and picturesque journey through of the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. This section of the parkway offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and forests, providing a memorable experience for nature lovers and road trip enthusiasts.
U.S. Route 321: Pigeon Forge to Wears Valley – Tennessee
The drive along U.S. Route 321 from Pigeon Forge to Wears Valley is about 15 minutes long, and it takes us through some of the most beautiful scenery in the region. The 8-mile route takes us past towering mountains, lush forests, and sparkling streams.
Tennessee Route 454: Gatlinburg to Caton
Driving Tennessee Route 454 from Gatlinburg to Caton is a scenic and enjoyable journey that takes us through some of Tennessee’s most beautiful countryside. This stretch of road is approximately 6 miles long, and it will take us through a mix of rural farmland and wooded areas.
U.S. Route 321: Cosby to Gatlinburg – Tennessee
Drive America’s Highways for 15 miles west along U.S. Route 321 from Cosby to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Foothills Parkway: Interstate 40 to Cosby – Tennessee
The Foothills Parkway is a beautiful scenic drive that stretches from Interstate 40 to Cosby, Tennessee. This 6-mile stretch of highway takes us through some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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.