Larry,
I'm not that familiar with the "yankee" (ie. northern end), but on this end
there are several points on or near the Parkway, worth looking out for.
Little Switzerland NC,
Mount Mitchell NC
Mt. Pisgah look out
Devils Courthouse
Biltmore House, Asheville NC,
Cherokee Indian Resevation
If you plan to continue touring after exiting the Parkway at Cherokee NC
(the southern terminus) let me suggest a ride along US 441 into Gatlinburg
TN. At the top of the ridge line, known as Newfound Gap, you will find
Clingmans Dome obsevation tower. On a clear day (of which we in the South are
frequently blessed with) you can see into four states. Gatlinburg TN, while
primarly a "touristy" place, is worth the drive. And if shopping is your (or
Janet's) thing, just a short way, you will find Pigeon Forge TN. A famous
(infamous?) outlet shopping mecca. I know, my other half manages to get me up
there about once ever six months. Oh, well. There is also Dollywood.
Enjoy,
Rick Morrison
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