NC scenic drives in HAYWOOD COUNTY
Awe-inspiring views await around every curve in Haywood County, NC. Roads lining the mountainside open up to long-range vistas worth stopping for along scenic byways, highways, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
your favorite nc scenic drives
A destination worth the detour
Head off the beaten path to scenic drives in Haywood, home to the best motorcycle routes in North Carolina like The Rattler and Tail of the Dragon, America’s favorite drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and traffic-less byways teeming with roadside views.

Best Blue Ridge Parkway Stops
Brake for breathtaking views
Take the long way ‘round
In Haywood County, even the simplest of drives will take your breath away, but these routes go above and beyond with sweeping mountain views, forest-shrouded curves, and photo-ready vistas at every turn.

Take in the Parkway’s best views along its 46-mile stretch through Haywood County, including the motorway’s highest peak.

Wind through the countryside from Lake Junaluska through Clyde’s rural farmland and beyond on this official NC scenic drive.














