5 of the Best Scenic Drives to Take in North Carolina

Sep 21, 2023

Sometimes you drive with a specific destination in mind, but a vehicle with fun performance like the BMW X3 is also perfect for setting out and seeing where the road takes you. Next time you’re looking to head out for a relaxing excursion in Fayetteville, NC, consider these local destinations for scenic drives that we listed below. Each one of them shows off something unique about our area that will make your outing a great one.

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1. Lake Rim Park

Beautiful vistas of the waterfront make every drive through the Lake Rim Park area a real spectacle. Raeford Road, along the southern edge of the park, passes right over Bones Creek and offers a nice view of the lake to your side. Take a drive to 2214 Tar Kiln Drive to take in the sights waiting for you here.

2. Carvers Creek State Park

It’s hard to beat mother nature when it comes to beautiful scenery, and nature is at its picturesque best at Carvers Creek State Park. Seeing the beautiful water features here is worth the drive alone, but you might also get to see some local wildlife as an added treat. This place is waiting for you at 995 McCloskey Road.

3. Fayetteville Rose Garden

When the flowers are in bloom at Fayetteville Rose Garden, there are few more beautiful sights that you can drive by here in our area. You can get a great view of this stunning local spot even just by driving through. Take a drive through the beautiful gardens located here at 2201 Hull Road.

4. Clark Park Nature Center

While stopping in to learn all about the natural world at Clark Park Nature Center is certainly worth planning a day out for, driving by the nature on display here is also a rewarding way to spend your tour of our local area. This attraction can be found at 631 Sherman Drive.

5. Cape Fear Botanical Garden

A splash of eye-catching color to admire will brighten up your drive when you go cruising by Cape Fear Botanical Garden on your next drive. Whether you want to pull over to relax for a spell on the patio here or you just want to drive by and take in the sights from your vehicle, this spot is well worth a visit. You can find the botanical gardens at 536 North Eastern Boulevard.

No matter which of these beautiful local drives you to choose to set out on, our vehicles will help you make the most of your trip. Come on down to Valley Auto World BMW to see the best vehicles our area has to offer!