by Open Road Archive | Jul 5, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 64, U.S. Route 74
While not one of the longest drives we’ve documented, the 7-mile stretch of U.S. Route 74 that bypasses Cleveland, Tennessee is a short but significant connector that plays a big role in East Tennessee’s regional traffic flow. Known officially as the U.S. Route...
by Open Road Archive | Jul 3, 2023 | U.S. Route 64, U.S. Route 74
The 33-mile journey along U.S. Route 64 from Ducktown to Cleveland, Tennessee, is one of the most picturesque drives in the entire Southeast. Known as the Ocoee Scenic Byway, this route showcases the dramatic beauty of the southern Appalachian landscape while tracing...
by Open Road Archive | Jun 29, 2023 | State Highways, Tennessee State Highways
Leaving the southern gateway of the Cherohala Skyway in Tellico Plains, we embark on a 33-mile journey down one of Southeast Tennessee’s most underrated routes: Tennessee State Route 68. This stretch takes us deep into the Unicoi Mountains and winds us through some of...
by Open Road Archive | Jun 27, 2023 | State Highways, Tennessee State Highways
Leaving the historic riverfront town of Vonore, Tennessee State Route 360 offers travelers a scenic 22-mile drive through some of the most serene and picturesque countryside in the eastern part of the state. Our journey begins just a stone’s throw from U.S. Route 411,...
by Open Road Archive | Jun 23, 2023 | Park Roads
Tucked into the lush hills of eastern Tennessee, Ft. Loudoun State Park offers a peaceful and historically rich retreat on the shores of Tellico Lake. Our journey begins just east of Vonore, where we depart Tennessee State Route 360 and head north on the park’s access...
