The drive from Clyde to Murphy provides gorgeous scenery along the mostly four-lane Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Expressway (US 74). From rural farmland to rivers, mountains and forests, travelers can soak up the picturesque views. The Nantahala National Forest provides spectacular foliage views in autumn, while spring brings pastel flowers, dogwoods and azaleas in bloom.
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