14 Gorgeous Driving Landscapes in USA

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9. Blue Ridge Parkway

Where: 469 miles between the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks

The Blue Ridge Parkway features some of the best views to be had in both the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. The entire stretch of roadway goes for more than 460 miles, and has distinct personalities to match the season. In the spring and early summer, the wildflowers are in full bloom, while a fall trek down the Parkway features some of the best viewing for fall colors in the country. There are a number of streams and waterfalls both viewable and accessible from the roadway that also includes a large number of fir and dogwood trees throughout the route. Picking the time of year to enjoy the drive is a must. For new visitors to the area, making hotel arrangements ahead of time when the fall leaves start to change is a must to avoid frustration.