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Scenic Drives/Rides

Football Road

Explore a rural connection between the Triad and Triangle, named for journeys to college football games.

French Broad Overview

Follow the French Broad River corridor between the Weaverville and Marshall areas.

Grassy Island Crossing

Explore the Pee Dee River countryside through Anson and Richmond counties.

Green Swamp Byway

Travel through southeastern North Carolina's landscape of pine woods, wetlands and open country.

Highlands of the Roan Byway

Climb through mountain communities and farm valleys toward the Roan highlands.

Historic Flat Rock Byway

Explore the village of Flat Rock through wooded scenery, historic buildings and views of the surrounding mountains.

Indian Heritage Trail

Travel between the Ellerbe and Mount Gilead areas through rural country with peach-growing traditions.

Interstate 26 Scenic Highway

Enjoy mountain views along the designated I-26 section in Madison County near Mars Hill.

Lafayette's Tour

Explore northeastern North Carolina on a long heritage route associated with Lafayette's 1825 visit.

Little Parkway

Travel between Blowing Rock and Linville through mountain scenery near Grandfather Mountain.

McAuley Road Scenic Byway

See a remnant of rural Mecklenburg County with pastures, woods, farm buildings and Ramah Creek.

Mill Bridge Scenic Byway

Explore the countryside between the Salisbury and Mooresville areas through Millbridge.

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