Top 5 Scenic Drives in the Smoky Mountains ranked

TRAVEL Scenic Drives in the Smoky Mountains: Our Top 5 Ranked

Just about any drive in the Smokies can be 'scenic' Just about any drive in the Smokies can be 'scenic'

But here's our top 5 picks for best scenic drives: But here's our top 5 picks for best scenic drives:

#5 This skyway runs through two national forests, Cherokee and Nantahala This skyway runs through two national forests, Cherokee and Nantahala Cherohala Skyway Cherohala Skyway

#4 This massive scenic drive spans a total of 469 miles (but of course you can do part of it) This massive scenic drive spans a total of 469 miles (but of course you can do part of it) Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway

This scenic drive is still a work in progress, but what's finished is definitely worth checking out This scenic drive is still a work in progress, but what's finished is definitely worth checking out Foothills Parkway Foothills Parkway #3

This 5.5 mile, one-way loop offers a lot of beauty and is close to the main strip This 5.5 mile, one-way loop offers a lot of beauty and is close to the main strip Roaring Fork Motor Trail Roaring Fork Motor Trail #2

This drive is great for spotting elk around the Oconaluftee Visitor Center This drive is great for spotting elk around the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Newfound Gap Road Newfound Gap Road #1

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