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The North Carolina Scenic Byways consists of roads in the state of North Carolina that travel through areas of scenic, historic, and cultural significance. Launched in March 1990, the scenic byway program has presently 59 designated byways, including three national scenic byways and one all American road, a total of 2,300 miles (3,700 km).
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The Forest Heritage Scenic Byway was established in 1989 as a United States Forest Service (USFS); in 1990, it also became a North Carolina Scenic Byway. [4] In 2009, part of US 276 portion of the scenic byway was also designated as a National Scenic Byway, by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).
North Carolina Highway 88 (NC 88) is a 41.3-mile-long ... Scenic byways. The New River Valley Byway is a 32-mile (51 km) byway, split in two sections. NC 88 makes up ...
NC 183 is part of one scenic byway in the state (indicated by a Scenic Byways sign). [2]Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway is a 47-mile (76 km) loop byway. The route is not recommended for recreational vehicles or buses, and four-wheel-drive vehicles are required for unpaved portions.
US 23 is part of one scenic byway in the state (indicated by a Scenic Byways sign). [4] I-26 Scenic Byway is a nine-mile (14 km) byway from the Tennessee state line to exit 9 (US 19/US 23A), near Mars Hill. US 23, in concurrency with I-26, traverses the entire length, known for its unspoiled views of the North Carolina mountains. [4]
If the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed due to inclement weather, access to NC 128 is cut-off. NC 128 is also part of one scenic byway in the state (indicated by a Scenic Byways sign). Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive is an 52-mile (84 km) byway from the I-26 exit 9 to the top of Mount Mitchell, via US 19, US 19E, NC 80, Blue Ridge Parkway and NC 128 ...
US 25 is part of two scenic byways in the state (indicated by a Scenic Byways sign). [3]French Broad Overview is an 17-mile (27 km) byway from Weaverville to Marshall; it is known for its scenic views along the French Broad River.