Often called “America’s Favorite Drive”—a stunning 469-mile route through the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Visit Virginia and North Carolina. Ideal trip length is 2-5 days.
Start in Roanoke and end in Asheville
- Roanoke
- McAfee Knob
- Mabry Mill
- Meadows of Dan
- Linn Cove Viaduct
- Blowing Rock Overnight
- Grandfather Mountain
- Linville Falls
- Craggy Gardens
- Asheville
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Waterrock Knob
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park

