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7 Great Motorcycle Rides

Scenic highways abound, but veteran bikers say these routes should top your to-do list

by: Dave Nichols, from: AARP The Magazine, July/August 2011 issue

Curved Road on Grandfather Mountain

Hairpin turns like those photographed here are characteristic of Grandfather Mountain. — Photo by Conrad Zobel/Corbis

Grandfather Mountain

Starting point: Blowing Rock, N.C.

Distance: 120 miles

Challenge factor: Medium (beware of sudden dips and steep uphill turns)

Highlights: Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway. While visiting Grandfather Mountain be sure to walk across the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge for breathtaking views. Drop by the General Store in Todd for a trip back in time and a delicious, old-fashioned fried-bologna sandwich.

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