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Beginning in Highlands, NC  this approximately 61 miles of nationally-recognized byway called the Waters By Way winds through the southern Appalachian hardwood forests, past countless waterfalls,  lakes and two river gorges. 

Traveling from Highlands, NC up to Almond, NC the Waters By Way follows U.S. 64,  old U.S. 64,  SR 1310 (Wayah Road), and U.S. 19.   The last few miles of this drive travels right through the Nantahala National Forest ending at the Lake Fontana.   

If you enjoy a scenic drives where you can have picnics along the way then this drive is the kind for you.   For those of you who also enjoy adventure  this byway also offers boating,  canoeing,  rafting,  biking, fishing,  hiking,  swimming, and numerous water sports.

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