Dashboards and Saddlebags the Destination Magazine™ Issue 020 November 2012 | Page 24

Roads Less Traveled
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s with most of the “best drives,”
the destination isn’t really the
main point here. It’s more about
being in the right car, on the right
road, and with the right traveling
companion. After all, the joy is
often more in the going than in
the getting there, especially if you
happen to be driving a BMW or a
MINI.
The fun begins when you leave I-40
West and head south on the Blue
Ridge Parkway. You’ll pass through
at least six tunnels before turning
south again on HWY 275. Along
this winding eight mile stretch in
the Pisgah National Forest, there
are two very unusual waterfalls
nestled along the bi-way. Visitors
can literally slide down the face
of Slick Rock Falls or walk behind
Looking Glass Falls. They’re easy
to miss but worth the stop, if only
to watch others enjoy nature at its
finest.
When you find yourself entering
Brevard, don’t miss O.P. Taylor’s
Fine Toys. It’s located right in the
center of downtown and is surrounded by unique specialty shops
and antique stores.

It’s known among collector car
enthusiasts for the Highlands
Classic Vintage Car Festival that
departs from downtown each year
on its week long rally through the
mountains of North Carolina and
Virginia.

The trek from Brevard to Highlands
is both scenic and challenging with
lots of overlooks and switchbacks.
The town of Highlands may be one
of the best kept secrets in the North
Carolina mountains.

The accommodations in Highlands
are first rate with everything from
quaint bed and breakfasts and
historic inns to luxury suite hotels.
Located in the middle of town,
Old Edwards Inn in a must see.
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