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Free Guide for Your Drive

The NC Scenic Byways guide offers more than 50 routes so travelers can see the diverse beauty across the state. The byways range from three miles to 173 miles, and from curvy mountain roads to ferry rides across coastal plains. Download the guide or request a free copy by writing to NCDOT Scenic Byways Program, 1557 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1577.

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