But should that happen, there is always The Road to Nowhere, a scenic mountain highway that takes you six miles into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ends at the mouth of a tunnel.

Steeped in history, the Road to Nowhere is a scenic drive, hiking destination and monument to the past, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A six-mile winding road weaves through the …

Dec 20, 2023 · Despite the settlement, there are currently no plans to complete the Road to Nowhere. The cost to finish the road – estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars – would be much larger than …

For a scenic drive and a unique hike through a long tunnel, head to the Lake View Drive, known more commonly as the "Road to Nowhere", in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At the end of the …

Head straight up Everett Street — also known as Lakeview Drive or Fontana Road — and follow the signs to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass the “ Road to Nowhere — …

Mar 9, 2025 · Either way, let me introduce you to the Road to Nowhere—an abandoned highway in Bryson City, North Carolina, that leads straight into a dark tunnel, surrounded by ghost stories, …

Jan 16, 2026 · Exploring the mysterious Road to Nowhere, a scenic yet unfinished highway with a fascinating backstory. This video covers the history, surroundings, and why this road remains one of …

The Road to Nowhere is an unfinished road that was a broken promise to the people who were displaced by the creation of Fontana Lake in the early 1940’s.

Jul 13, 2025 · The Road to Nowhere near Bryson City is a quarter-mile tunnel and its story starts with the creation of Fontana Dam, the tallest dam in the Eastern United States, and its corresponding lake.

The road continues until you get to a tunnel, and then, it just abruptly ends. The road is called the Road to Nowhere by local residents, and not only does it have an incredibly interesting, if not sad history, …