Move over Route 66. There's another iconic American highway located right in our own backyard here in North Carolina, and it's full of awe-inspiring sights and attractions just waiting to be explored. From scenic overlooks to mountain hikes leading to views that stretch tens and sometimes hundreds of miles, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a never-ending resource of recreational wonders. The entire parkway spans 469 miles and has 26 tunnels - 25 of those tunnels are located in North Carolina! While we don't suggest you explore each one on foot (that could be risky!), we do think each one is spectacular in its own right and definitely worthy of a road trip to see them all! Check out 19 of them below.
1. Little Switzerland - milepost 333.4
2. Twin Tunnels - Twin Tunnel #1 at milepost 344.6; Twin Tunnel #2 at milepost 344.7
3. Rough Ridge Tunnel - milepost 349.0
4. Craggy Pinnacle Tunnel - milepost 364.4
5. Craggy Flats Tunnel - milepost 365.6
6. Tanbark Ridge Tunnel - milepost 374.4
7. Grassy Knob Tunnel - milepost 397.1
8. Pine Mountain Tunnel - milepost 399.3 (This is the longest tunnel on the parkway. It measures 1,320 feet in length.)
9. Ferrin Knob Tunnel No. 1 - milepost 400.9
10. Ferrin Knob Tunnel No. 3 - milepost 401.5
11. Young Pisgah Ridge Tunnel - milepost 403.0
12. Fork Mountain Tunnel - milepost 403.9
13. Little Pisgah Tunnel - milepost 406.9
14. Buck Springs Tunnel - milepost 407.4
15. Frying Pan Tunnel - milepost 410.1
16. Devil's Courthouse Tunnel - milepost 422.1
17. Pinnacle Ridge Tunnel - milepost 439.7 (This is the second longest tunnel on the parkway. It measures 750 feet in length.)
18. Bunches Bald Tunnel - milepost 459.3
19. Rattlesnake Mountain Tunnel - milepost 465.6
Have you explored the great tunnels of the Blue Ridge Parkway? We'd love to see your photos!
North Carolina's most famous bridge is located on the parkway... learn more about it here.
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