Scenic Drives
Wind through the most beautiful roads in the Southeast
Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
SC Highway 11 winds through the Blue Ridge foothills past state parks, farms, and mountain views. One of the most celebrated scenic byways in the Southeast.
Start at the intersection of US-29 and SC-11 near Gaffney and head northwest. The route passes through Cowpens, Chesnee, Gaffney, and through the Blue Ridge foothills toward Walhalla. Follow SC-11 signs throughout — no highway changes needed.
Jocassee Gorges Loop
A stunning loop through the Jocassee Gorges with lake overlooks and waterfall trailheads. Passes Devils Fork State Park and the Lake Jocassee overlook.
Begin in Salem, SC and take SC-130 toward Devils Fork State Park. Continue along Jocassee Lake Road and loop back via SC-11. Watch for the Lake Jocassee overlook pulloffs and the waterfall trailheads along the way.
Mountain Bridge Wilderness Drive
Follow the ridgeline between Caesars Head and Jones Gap State Parks with dramatic valley views and trailhead access to some of the region's best hikes.
Start at Caesars Head State Park on US-276 in Cleveland, SC. Head south on US-276 toward Jones Gap State Park in Marietta. The road descends dramatically through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness — take it slow and enjoy the overlooks.
Brevard Waterfall Byway
Connect eight major waterfalls on one scenic route through Transylvania County, NC — the "Land of Waterfalls." Includes Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, and Rainbow Falls.
Start in Brevard, NC and head north on US-276 into the Pisgah National Forest. Stop at Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock on the way up. Continue to the Blue Ridge Parkway junction, then loop back via NC-215 through Lake Toxaway for a full circuit.
Blue Ridge Parkway
America's favorite drive — a ridgeline route connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina with continuous panoramic views.
The southern terminus is at Cherokee, NC (Milepost 469). From the Lake Hartwell area, take US-76 west to Clayton, GA then US-441 north to Cherokee to join the Parkway heading northeast. The nearest entrance from Seneca/Walhalla is via NC-107 north to Cashiers, then US-64 east to Brevard and US-276 north to the Parkway at Milepost 412.