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Tail of the Dragon

318 Curves in Just 11 Miles

Mastered the Hellbender and chasing your next adrenaline-pumping drive? Test your wheels on the Dragon, a thrilling drive with 318 curves in just 11 miles that stretches from Swain County to the borders of Tennessee. Motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts are often spotted putting their skills to the test on the many tight, sharp turns of Highway 129 North, which can be accessed from Bryson City via US-74 and NC-28-N.

While some claim that his road is less scenic than the others, it is a drive that will get your heart pumping as it travels through the forested mountain sides.

Scenic Drives 3 years ago

Scenic Drive Mountain View

Take the Scenic Route: Your Guide to Picture-Perfect Drives Near Bryson City

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Embarking on a Great American Road Trip is a quintessential vacation experience. Piling in the car…

Scenic Mountain Drive Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway has several access points near Bryson City

Nantahala River Gorge

Scenic Byway - The Nantahala Gorge

Drive the scenic Nantahala River Gorge to view beautiful river scenes, whitewater…

Mountain Scene with Fog

Newfound Gap Road

A 33 mile scenic drive through the high elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains…

Road to Nowhere

Road to Nowhere

Venture Into History One of the most unique areas in Bryson City is found on Lakeview…

Clingmans Dome Road

Clingmans Dome Road

Clingmans Dome Road takes you on a scenic journey to the highest point in the…

Highway 28 Fontana Lake

Hellbender 28

North Carolina Highway 28 N twists and turns its way through the Smokies and near…

Cherohala Skyway

Cherohala Skyway

This scenic highway features spectacular mountain views with multiple overlooks.

Little River Road - Tunnel

Little River Road

This 18-mile scenic drive dead-ends at Cades Cove, and provides spectacular scenery…

Old Log Cabin at Roaring Fork

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Tour

The 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop road is a favorite slow drive for many people. It…

Cades Cove

Cades Cove Scenic Loop

Cades Cove Scenic Loop can be traveled by car or bicycle. Explore historic structures…