Scenic Drives
Explore by region
Scenic Drives covers the heart of the Southern Appalachians — three states, hundreds of miles of curated mountain pavement. North Georgia is the anchor; Western NC and Southern TN expand the map.
Region
North Georgia
The Blue Ridge foothills where it all started.
Hubs: Blairsville · Helen · Dahlonega · Blue Ridge
Region
Western North Carolina
Smoky Mountain switchbacks and parkway overlooks.
Hubs: Asheville · Murphy · Bryson City · Cherokee
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Southern Tennessee
River gorges, copper country, and the Cherohala.
Hubs: Tellico Plains · Ocoee · Reliance · Copperhill
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Three sites. One way to travel: experience-first.
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Stay Near It All
Plan the experience, then pick the stay — cabins, lodges, and inns across the greater Blue Ridge.
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Real-time leaf-peeping conditions across the Southern Appalachians.
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Scenic Drives
The roads worth the drive — scenic routes and motorcycle roads across GA, WNC, and S. TN.