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Jun 11, 2015Thirsty Thursdays at City Lights CafeSylva, NC
City Lights Cafe

Jun 18, 2015Thirsty Thursdays at City Lights CafeSylva, NC
City Lights Cafe

Jun 25, 2015Thirsty Thursdays at City Lights CafeSylva, NC
City Lights Cafe

Take a relaxing drive through Great Smoky Mountains National Park on U.S. Highway 441 North. Cruise along mile-high elevations while deciding which overlooks to explore on the Blue Ridge Parkway. No matter the route you choose to take, you will not be disappointed. Our recommendations and local knowledge will give you the insight on the very best drives our area has to offer.

Choose from mainstream parkway drives like Blue Ridge Parkway, to the lesser used roads like Needmore Road that connects Franklin and Bryson City along the picturesque Little Tennessee River. Venture out and discover a new pathway into our recommended scenic drives. There is sure to be a pleasant surprise around every corner.

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We recommend using the 'Filter by Nearest City' option to help locate points of interest (POIs) that can normally be found 'off the beaten path' or outside of a given city's limits.

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