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Introduction Legend NCDOT Programs Rules of the Road Cultural Resources Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Byways State Map Mountains

Waterfall Byway Nantahala Byway Cherohala Skyway Indian Lakes Scenic Byway Whitewater Way Forest Heritage Scenic Byway Appalachian Medley French Broad Overview Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway Drovers Road Black Mountain Rag Pacolet River Byway South Mountain Scenery Mission Crossing Little Parkway New River Valley Byway I-26 Scenic Highway U.S. 421 Scenic Byway Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway Upper Yadkin Way Yadkin Valley Scenic Byway Smoky Mountain Scenic Byway Mt. Mitchell Scenic Drive Piedmont Hanging Rock Scenic Byway Colonial Heritage Byway Football Road Crowders Mountain Drive Mill Bridge Scenic Byway

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Uwharrie Scenic Road Rolling Kansas Byway Pee Dee Valley Drive Grassy Island Crossing Sandhills Scenic Drive Birkhead Wilderness Route Flint Hill Ramble Indian Heritage Trail Pottery Road Devil's Stompin' Ground Road North Durham Country Byway

Averasboro Battlefield Scenic Byway Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway Scots-Welsh Heritage Byway

Coastal Plain Blue-Gray Scenic Byway Meteor Lakes Byway Green Swamp Byway Brunswick Town Road Cape Fear Historic Byway Lafayette's Tour Tar Heel Trace

Edenton-Windsor Loop Perquimans Crossing Pamlico Scenic Byway

Alligator River Route Roanoke Voyages Corridor Outer Banks Scenic Byway

State Parks &Recreation Areas Historic Sites For More Information Bibliography

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i n t r o d u ct i o n

The N.C. Department of Transportation has designated 51 scenic byways to give visitors and residents a chance to experience North Carolina's history, geography and culture, while also raising awareness for the protection and preservation of these treasures. Byways are carefully selected to portray the diverse beauty and culture of the Tar Heel State and provide travelers with safe and interesting alternate travel routes.

These byways are intended as an alternative to the faster-paced traffic and commercial areas found along our state's major highways and interstates. Following the byways, motorists will see some of North Carolina's most breathtaking scenery, from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the fertile plains of the Piedmont to the crystal blue shore of our coast.

The routes are clearly marked with N.C. Scenic Byways signs (shown below). Please follow the maps and route descriptions carefully and understand that the maps on each byway page are not to scale and are given as a general guide only. For this reason, a N.C. State Transportation Map is recommended for use in conjunction with the maps in this book.

Portions of some routes are not suitable for various types of vehicles. Special symbols have been inserted in the text to draw attention to these restrictions. Alternate routes are noted when available. A few routes may be briefly interrupted by commercial or municipal areas. In such cases the scenic byway may temporarily end, but directions are given to help drivers resume the route.

Approximate travel time and mileage are also included for each byway to help motorists plan their travels accordingly. These times are intended as a general guide. Please allow extra time to visit some of the specific sites referenced in the byway descriptions.

N.C. Scenic Byways vary in length from three to 173 miles, and in character from curvy mountain roads to ferry rides across coastal sounds. Motorists will see little or no development along the routes, enhancing the natural character and quality of the byways.

If following the byways in reverse order from the descriptions given, please keep in mind that the directions will reverse.

Enjoy exploring North Carolina's less traveled roads.

NCDOT -- Scenic Byways Program 1557 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1577

Visit our Web site at ~scenic.

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Scenic Byway directional sign Scenic Byway Route Mountain Lighthouse Points of Interest Cities/Towns 64 U.S. Route 58 N.C. Route 40 Interstate Route 1111 State Secondary Road (S.R.) National Scenic Byway - "All American Road" Railroad River North DIRECTIONAL Arrow large or recreational vehicles NOT RECOMMENDED

Ferry along route

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* Historic Site (Open to the public.)

* State Parks and Recreation Areas

North Carolina Rest Area

W North Carolina Welcome Center

V North Carolina Visitor Center

* Historic Sites and State Parks are noted on the byway maps and referenced in the back of the book. Please contact them directly to find out their exact location or to receive visitor information.

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