Drovers Road
Places to Visit

  • Asheville

    Asheville (NC)

    Asheville is the central city of western North Carolina where visitors will find many points of interest, as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Northwest of the byway following U.S. 74A.

  • Biltmore Estate (NC)

    At its completion, Biltmore House was one of the most innovative and technologically advanced homes in the world.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Near Asheville

  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historical Site (NC)

    The 22-room home of the poet and writer Carl Sandburg is surrounded by mountainside woodland areas, ponds, and orchards.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Southwest of the byway in Flat Rock.

  • Chimney Rock

    Chimney Rock (NC)

    Enjoy nature and hiking in the area of the towering Chimney Rock.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    At the end of the byway off Highway 74A near Bat Cave.

  • Lake Lure (NC)

    This beautiful man-made lake offers recreational opportunities for travelers.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Off Highway 74A/64 just east of the byway.

  • Mount Mitchell State Park

    Mount Mitchell State Park (NC)

    Amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mount Mitchell State Park offers hiking trails and natural splendor.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    North of the byway.