One Of The Most Scenic Drives In America Is Right Here In North Carolina

North Carolina is home to some of the country's most exquisite scenery: craggy mountains, green rolling hills, and white sandy beaches. Sometimes, the best trips you'll ever take are the ones where the only destination you have is that of the road itself. Named America's Favorite Drive, this one scenic parkway in North Carolina was recently recognized as being not only one of the best scenic drives in North Carolina but also one of the most scenic roads in the country. Here's more on what you can look forward to when taking this breathtaking journey.

Filled with winding roads and views of some of North Carolina's most beautiful mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the perfect place to take a drive.

Long considered to be one of the best scenic drives in North Carolina, the parkway covers 469 miles of road, connecting the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

With plenty of places to stop along the way and breathtaking overlooks, you'll never forget a drive down this parkway.

Over 252 miles of the parkway fall in North Carolina territory, America's longest linear park runs right through our Blue Ridge Mountains! It's the perfect way to take in the views of our mountains without having to strain yourself by actually climbing any of them.

The parkway's headquarters is located right in Asheville, making the official Visitors Center a great place to stop along the way.

The Visitors Center features a ton of information about the parkway and also has a free 20-minute movie that's fascinating to watch. The center even has a 22-foot long interactive map of the parkway. Mind blown. If you're looking to soak in more of the history of this scenic parkway, then you'll want to stop in here.

How to get here: 195 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC, 28803

It's featured on the National Park Service website, so you can view the full map of the parkway.

The map can be printed out from home and also found at the Visitors Center, a useful tool to have in this great age of technology! You never know when a battery is going to run out or service will be lost, it's always handy to have the real hard copy to know where you're going. To view the printable map of the parkway, click here.

Want to experience a 3-minute tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway? Then watch this beautiful and informative video put together by finleyholiday on YouTube!

So what do you think? Do you agree that the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the best scenic drives in North Carolina? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! Want to discover more amazing places within our state? Then check out This Charming General Store In North Carolina That Will Make You Long For The Good Old Days!