New River Valley Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

This byway consists of two sections-- one on NC 194 and one on NC 88. Altogether, the byway makes up about 35 miles.

Getting to the Byway

• US Highways 221, 321, and 421 all intersect with the byway.

Driving the Byway

• Begin the Byway in Boone, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The route officially begins at the intersection of NC 194 and US 421/221.
• NC 194 travels through the New River Valley and over the "Old Buffalo Trail" where buffalo herds once migrated.
• In Baldwin, this section of the byway ends at the intersection of US 221 and NC 194.
  
  
• Continue toward West Jefferson and Jefferson on US 221 North.
• At the NC 16/88 intersection, the route continues. Travel on NC 88 to Laurel Springs.
• The bywya ends in Laurel Springs at the intersection of NC 18 and 88.