U.S. Route 221 in North Carolina

U.S. Highway 221 marker
U.S. Highway 221
Map
US 221 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by NCDOT
Length153.5 mi[1] (247.0 km)
Existed1930–present
Tourist
routes
Little Parkway Scenic Byway
Major junctions
South end US 221 at the South Carolina line near Chesnee, SC
Major intersections
North end US 21 / US 221 at the Virginia line near Independence, VA
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesRutherford, McDowell, Burke, Avery, Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany
Highway system
US 220 NC 222

In the U.S. state of North Carolina U.S. Route 221 (US 221) is a north–south highway that travels through Western North Carolina. From Chesnee, South Carolina to Independence, Virginia, it connects the cities of Rutherfordton, Marion, Boone and Jefferson between the two out-of-state destinations. Its most memorable section, known as the Little Parkway Scenic Byway between Linville and Blowing Rock, offers area visitors a curvier alternative to the Blue Ridge Parkway and access to Grandfather Mountain.

  1. ^ "US 221 in North Carolina" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved March 8, 2016.