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A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often less-traveled roads and promote tourism and economic development. The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

National Scenic Byways Program
Marker used for National Scenic Byways
Highway marker
All-American Roads highlighted with red dots, National Scenic Byways with blue dots
System information
Formed1991 (1991)[1]
Highway names
InterstatesInterstate nn (I-nn)
US HighwaysU.S. Highway nn, U.S. Route nn (US nn)
StateVaries by state
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The Frontier Pathways National Scenic and Historic Byway as it passes through Wetmore, Custer County, Colorado
A sign indicating the National Scenic Byway designation for the Creole Nature Trail

Some scenic byways are designated All-American Roads, which must meet two out of the six intrinsic qualities. The designation means they have features that do not exist elsewhere in the United States and are unique and important enough to be tourist destinations unto themselves. As of January 21, 2021, there are 184 National Scenic Byways located in 48 states (all except Hawaii and Texas).[2]

History

The NSBP was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, which provided $74.3 million in discretionary grants. On May 18, 1995, FHWA specified the intrinsic qualities that would serve as criteria for designating road as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads. In September U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Peña announced the first 14 National Scenic Byways and six All-American Roads. On June 9, 1998, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) provided $148 million to states so they could develop state roads to take advantage of the program.

On August 10, 2005, President George W. Bush signed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which provided $175 million to states and Indian tribes. On October 16, 2009, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood designated 37 new roads as National Scenic Byways and five new All-American Roads.[3] The U.S. Department of Transportation approved the designation on January 19, 2021, of 34 new roads as National Scenic Byways, in addition to 15 new All-American Roads.[4]

Requirements

National Scenic Byways go through a nomination procedure. They must already be designated state scenic byways to be nominated (However, roads that meet all criteria for national designation but not state designation may be considered for national designation on a case-by-case basis).[5]

Intrinsic qualities

For designation as a National Scenic Byway a road must have one of six intrinsic qualities. To be designated an All-American Road, a road must have at least two of the six qualities.[5]

  • Scenic quality is the heightened visual experience derived from the view of natural and manmade elements of the visual environment of the scenic byway corridor. The characteristics of the landscape are strikingly distinct and offer a pleasing and most memorable visual experience.
  • Natural quality applies to those features in the visual environment that are in a relatively undisturbed state. These features predate the arrival of human populations and may include geological formations, fossils, landform, water bodies, vegetation, and wildlife. There may be evidence of human activity, but the natural features reveal minimal disturbances.
  • Historic quality encompasses legacies of the past that are distinctly associated with physical elements of the landscape, whether natural or manmade, that are of such historic significance that they educate the viewer and stir an appreciation for the past. The historic elements reflect the actions of people and may include buildings, settlement patterns, and other examples of human activity.
  • Cultural quality is evidence and expressions of the customs or traditions of a distinct group of people. Cultural features include, but are not limited to, crafts, music, dance, rituals, festivals, speech, food, special events, or vernacular architecture.
  • Archeological quality involves those characteristics of the scenic byways corridor that are physical evidence of historic or prehistoric human life or activity. The scenic byway corridor's archeological interest, as identified through ruins, artifacts, structural remains, and other physical evidence have scientific significance that educate the viewer and stir an appreciation for the past.
  • Recreational quality involves outdoor recreational activities directly associated with and dependent upon the natural and cultural elements of the corridor's landscape. The recreational activities provide opportunities for active and passive recreational experiences. They include, but are not limited to, downhill skiing, rafting, boating, fishing, and hiking. Driving the road itself may qualify as a pleasurable recreational experience. The recreational activities may be seasonal, but the quality and importance of the recreational activities as seasonal operations must be well recognized.

Corridor management plans

A corridor management plan must also be developed, with community involvement, and the plan "should provide for the conservation and enhancement of the byway's intrinsic qualities as well as the promotion of tourism and economic development". The plan includes, but is not limited to:

  • A map identifying the corridor boundaries and the location of intrinsic qualities and different land uses within the corridor.
  • A strategy for maintaining and enhancing those intrinsic qualities.
  • A strategy describing how existing development might be enhanced and new development might be accommodated while still preserving the intrinsic qualities of the corridor.
  • A general review of the road's or highway's safety and accident record to identify any correctable faults in highway design, maintenance, or operations.
  • A signage plan that demonstrates how the State will insure and make the number and placement of signs more supportive of the visitor experience.
  • A narrative describing how the National Scenic Byway will be positioned for marketing.[5]

Corridor management plans for All-American Roads must also include:[5]

  • A narrative on how the All-American Road would be promoted, interpreted, and marketed in order to attract travelers, especially those from other countries.
  • A plan to encourage the accommodation of increased tourism, if this is projected. Some demonstration that the roadway, lodging and dining facilities, roadside rest areas, and other tourist necessities will be adequate for the number of visitors induced by the byway's designation as an All-American Road.
  • A plan for addressing multi-lingual information needs.

The final step is when the highway (or highways) is approved for designation by the United States Secretary of Transportation.[5]

List of byways

TypeNameLength (mi)Length (km)State(s)Southern or western terminusNorthern or eastern terminusDate designatedDescriptionIntrinsic qualitiesRef(s)
AARA1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway72.0115.9FloridaGamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation AreaSR 202 in Ponte Vedra BeachJune 13, 2002 (NSB); February 16, 2021 (AAR)Follows Atlantic coast barrier islandsRecreational, Historic[6]
AARAcadia All-American Road40.064.4MaineEntirety of the Park Loop Road in Acadia National ParkEllsworth–Trenton town line on SR 3June 15, 2000Scenic drive providing access to the coastal mountains of Acadia National ParkRecreational, Scenic[7]
NSBAlabama's Coastal Connection130.0209.2AlabamaI-10 and Grand Bay Wilmer Road north of Grand BayI-10 and US 98 south of Spanish FortOctober 16, 2009Scenic and historic drive along Alabama's Gulf CoastScenic[8]
AARAlaska's Marine Highway3,500.05,632.7AlaskaFerry terminal in UnalaskaFerry terminal in Metlakatla (with ferry connections to Prince Rupert, BC and Bellingham, WA)June 13, 2002 (NSB);
September 22, 2005 (AAR)		Ferry system connecting Alaskan coastal communitiesScenic, Cultural, Natural[9]
NSBAmish Country Byway76.2122.6OhioSR 39 in Loudonville; US 62 near BrinkhavenUS 62 near Wilmot; SR 39 near SugarcreekJune 13, 2002Route forms a double loop through the pastoral countryside of eastern Ohio's Amish communitiesCultural[10]
NSBArroyo Seco Historic Parkway - I-110/SR 1109.515.3CaliforniaUS 101 in downtown Los AngelesGlenarm Street in PasadenaJune 13, 2002The first freeway in the United States connects Los Angeles and Pasadena through the park-like landscape of the Arroyo SecoHistoric[11]
NSBAshley River Road11.017.7South CarolinaMile marker 5.84 on SC 61Mile marker 15.75 on SC 61June 15, 2000Traverses a historic plantation district along the Ashley River near CharlestonHistoric[12]
NSBBaltimore's Historic Charles Street12.019.3MarylandWinder Street in South BaltimoreBellona Avenue in LuthervilleOctober 16, 2009Travels the entire length of historic Charles Street through downtown BaltimoreHistoric[13]
NSBBayou Teche National Scenic Byway183.8295.8LouisianaLA 182 in Morgan CityLA 31 and LA 93 in ArnaudvilleFebruary 16, 2021Follows the original course of the Mississippi along Bayou Teche, a culturally significant and scenic waterway in the Atchafalaya National Heritage AreaCultural[14]
NSBBayshore Heritage Scenic Byway142.0228.5New JerseyCape May Point State ParkCR 540 in ManningtonFebruary 16, 2021Traverses the coastal communities and wetlands of the Delaware Bay, a significant birding and migratory destinationNatural[15]
AARBeartooth Highway68.7110.6Montana, WyomingWyoming–Montana state line on US 212 near Cooke CityUS 212 and MT 78 in Red LodgeJune 15, 2000
June 13, 2002 (extended in Montana)		Scenic high-elevation highway to Yellowstone National Park's northeast entranceNatural, Scenic[16]
NSBBig Bend Scenic Byway220.0354.1FloridaScipio Creek Marina in ApalachicolaSt. Marks Light in St. Marks National Wildlife RefugeOctober 16, 2009Travels along hundreds of acres of wet prairie, wet flatwoods, strand swamp, and bottomland forestNatural[17]
NSBBilly the Kid Trail84.0135.2New MexicoNM 48 and Sudderth Drive in RuidosoUS 70 and US 380 near HondoJune 9, 1998Loop through historic Old West towns in the rugged mountains of the Lincoln National ForestScenic[18]
AARBlue Ridge Parkway469.0754.8North Carolina, VirginiaUS 441 near CherokeeUS 250 near WaynesboroSeptember 19, 1996 (NC)
September 22, 2005 (VA)		Scenic drive along America's longest linear park and the winding spine of the Blue Ridge MountainsHistoric, Scenic (NC); Recreational, Cultural (VA)[19]
NSBBold Coast Scenic Byway147.0236.6MaineGouldsboroCalaisFebruary 16, 2021Coastal route through Down East Maine to the Canadian borderHistoric[20]
NSBBoom or Bust Byway137.0220.5LouisianaLA 2 at the Louisiana-Texas state lineLake Claiborne State ParkFebruary 16, 2021Explores the rural remnants of the oil and gas, lumber, transportation, farming, and entertainment industries of Ark-La-Tex and Northern LouisianaHistoric[21]
NSBBrandywine Valley Scenic Byway37.360.0Delaware, PennsylvaniaKing Street and 11th Street in downtown WilmingtonPA 162 near West ChesterSeptember 22, 2005 (DE)
February 16, 2021 (PA)		Historic drive along the Brandywine Creek through the "Chateau Country" of northern Delaware and southeastern PennsylvaniaHistoric[22]
NSBCascade Lakes Scenic Byway66106OregonJunction of OR 58 and Crescent Cutoff Road (NF-61) near Crescent LakeBoundary between Deschutes National Forest and Bend on SW Century DriveJune 9, 1998Traverses forested region of glacial lakes and volcanic mountains in Central OregonScenic[23]
NSBCascade Loop440710WashingtonWhidbey Island; Everett; Stevens PassNorth Cascades National Park; Lake Chelan; WenatcheeFebruary 16, 2021Loop around the Cascade Mountains, Columbia River in Central Washington, and the Skagit ValleyScenic[24]
NSBCherohala Skyway43.069.2North Carolina, TennesseeSR 165 in Tellico PlainsNC 143 in RobbinsvilleSeptember 19, 1996 (TN)
June 9, 1998 (NC)		Ridgetop drive in the AppalachiansScenic[25]
NSBCherokee Foothills Scenic Highway112.0180.2South CarolinaI-85 west of Fair PlaySC 150 in GaffneyJune 9, 1998Follows part of the historic Cherokee Path through the Blue Ridge Escarpment of Upstate South CarolinaScenic[26]
NSBCherokee Hills Byway84.0135.2OklahomaI-40 south of GoreOklahoma–Arkansas state line on US 412October 16, 2009Situated in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, this route showcases eastern Oklahoma's tremendous natural diversity and rich Cherokee heritageCultural[27]
AARChesapeake Country Scenic Byway85.5137.6MarylandMD 18 in Stevensville (southern spur) and MD 445 on Eastern Neck Island (northern spur)Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on MD 213 in Chesapeake CityJune 13, 2002 (NSB)
February 16, 2021 (AAR)		Traverses the historic Eastern Shore of Chesapeake BayCultural, Recreational[28]
AARChinook Scenic Byway (Stephen Mather Memorial Parkway)85.0136.8WashingtonSR 164 and SR 169 in EnumclawUS 12 near NachesJune 9, 1998Scenic drive with dramatic views of Mount RainierScenic[29]
NSBCity of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard State Scenic Byway3.45.5NevadaLas Vegas Boulevard at Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas StripLas Vegas Boulevard at E Washington AvenueJune 15, 2000Extensive displays of neon art between downtown and the Las Vegas StripScenic[30]
NSBCoal Heritage Trail97.6157.1West VirginiaUS 52 at the West Virginia-Virginia state lineWV 16 at I-77 in BeckleyJune 9, 1998Historic drive through coal-producing areas of southwestern West VirginiaHistoric[31]
AARColonial Parkway23.037.0VirginiaHistoric Jamestowne Visitor Center in JamestownYorktown Battlefield Visitor Center in YorktownSeptember 22, 2005Landscaped parkway connecting three Colonial-era historic sitesNatural, Historic[32]
NSBColorado River Headwaters Byway69.0111.0ColoradoSH 131 and Trough Road south of BondUS 34 and West Portal Road in Grand LakeSeptember 22, 2005Follows the upper reaches of the Colorado River past alpine reservoirs, lush ranchlands, and dramatic canyon landscapesHistoric[33]
NSBConnecticut River Byway498.7802.6Massachusetts, New Hampshire, VermontRoute 116 and Route 47 in South HadleyVT 114 at US 3 in West StewartstownSeptember 22, 2005 (NH, VT)
October 16, 2009 (MA)		Scenic drive on both sides of New England's longest riverHistoric[34]
NSBConnecticut State Route 16932.051.5ConnecticutRoute 138 in LisbonConnecticut–Massachusetts state line on Route 169September 19, 1996Scenic and historic route through one of the last unspoiled areas in New EnglandScenic[35]
NSBCopper Country Trail47.075.6MichiganPortage Lake Lift Bridge in HancockM-26 in Copper HarborSeptember 22, 2005Follows US 41 and traverses an area developed for copper miningHistoric[36]
NSBCoronado Trail Scenic Byway123.0197.9ArizonaUS 191 and Burro Alley in MorenciUS 180 and Main Street in SpringervilleSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive from the Chihuahuan Desert to the Colorado Plateau, crossing the Mogollon Rim in Apache-Sitgreaves National ForestScenic[37]
NSBCoulee Corridor Scenic Byway150.0241.4WashingtonSR 26 and SR 17 near OthelloSR 155 and US 97 in OmakSeptember 22, 2005Passes through coulees and the Channeled Scablands formed by receding glaciersNatural[38]
NSBCountry Music Highway144.1231.9KentuckyUS 119 near WhitesburgKY 2 in GreenupJune 13, 2002Backwoods drive commemorating eastern Kentucky's cultural heritageCultural[39]
AARCreole Nature Trail180.0289.7LouisianaLA 27 in Sulphur; LA 82 at Sabine PassLA 27 and LA 385 in Lake Charles; LA 82 near the Rockefeller Wildlife RefugeSeptember 19, 1996 (NSB);
June 13, 2002 (AAR)		Meanders through the marshes, prairies, and coastal region of Acadiana in southwestern LouisianaCultural, Natural[40]
NSBCrowley's Ridge Parkway212.0341.2Arkansas, MissouriHelena Bridge on US 49 near Helena–West HelenaJ Street and Route 25 near MaldenJune 9, 1998 (AR);
June 15, 2000 (MO)		Scenic and historic drive along Crowley's Ridge through the Mississippi Embayment and the Missouri BootheelNatural[41]
NSBCumberland Historic Byway156.0251.1TennesseeSR 52 at the Cumberland River in CelinaSR 63 at US 25E near Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkFebruary 16, 2021Winds through the hidden frontier of the Cumberland PlateauHistoric[42]
NSBDeath Valley Scenic Byway81.5131.2CaliforniaDeath Valley National Park west entrance on SR 190Death Valley National Park east entrance on SR 190June 9, 1998;
June 13, 2002 (extended)		Scenic drive through the expansive desert basin of the lowest place in North AmericaScenic[43]
NSBDelaware Bayshore Byway157.0252.7DelawareLewesNew CastleJanuary 19, 2021Scenic and historic drive along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River in DelawareHistoric[44]
NSBDelaware River Scenic Byway32.852.8New JerseyI-195/I-295 in Hamilton TownshipTrenton Avenue and Route 12 in FrenchtownOctober 16, 2009Scenic and historic drive along the Delaware River in central New JerseyHistoric[45]
NSBDinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway480.0772.5Colorado, UtahUS 191 in Price; US 191 in MoabUS 40/US 191 in Vernal; SH 139 between Rangely and LomaJune 13, 2002Loop through the northern Colorado Plateau, passing many dinosaur fossil sites and museumsNatural[46]
NSBDoor County Coastal Byway67.1108.0WisconsinWIS 57 and WIS 42 in Sturgeon BayWIS 42 in NorthportFebruary 16, 2021Loop along the coast of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, through the forests and Niagara Escarpment of Door CountyNatural[47]
NSBEast Tennessee Crossing Byway83.0133.6TennesseeNorth Carolina–Tennessee state line on US 25 near Del RioTennessee–Kentucky state line on US 25E near Cumberland GapOctober 16, 2009Explores the historic trails, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities of East Tennessee's Appalachian backcountryHistoric[48]
NSBEbbetts Pass Scenic Byway61.098.2CaliforniaSR 4 in ArnoldSR 89 near MarkleevilleSeptember 22, 2005Traverses the high-alpine Sierra Nevada through Ebbetts Pass, with access to the northernmost groves of giant sequoiaScenic[49]
NSBEdge of the Wilderness47.075.6MinnesotaUS 2 in Grand RapidsMN 1 in EffieSeptember 19, 1996Scenic drive through forests and rollings hills of the Minnesota NorthwoodsNatural[50]
NSBEdisto Island National Scenic Byway16.827.0South CarolinaPalmetto Boulevard and SC 174 in Edisto BeachDawhoo Bridge on SC 174October 16, 2009Scenic drive through salt marshes and live oak forests in the South Carolina LowcountryScenic[51]
NSBEl Camino Real299.0481.2New MexicoNM 273 at the Rio Grande in Sunland ParkNM 74 in Ohkay OwingehJune 9, 1998
September 22, 2005 (extended)		Historic north–south route through the Rio Grande Valley of central New MexicoHistoric[52]
NSBThe Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway85.9138.2UtahSR 31 in Huntington; SR 31 in FairviewUS 6 in ColtonJune 15, 2000Scenic route comprising historic towns, coal mining operations, and Manti–La Sal National ForestScenic[53]
NSBFlaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway82.0132.0UtahUS 191 in VernalSR 44 in Manila; US 191 at the Utah-Wyoming state lineJune 9, 1998Scenic drive through the Uinta Mountains and Flaming Gorge National Recreation AreaNatural[54]
AARFlaming Gorge-Green River Basin Scenic Byway96.0154.5WyomingWYO 530 at the Wyoming-Utah state line; US 191 at the Wyoming-Utah state lineWY 530 in Green River; US 191 at I-80 in Purple SageFebruary 16, 2021Parallel routes through high desert and redrock country on either side of the Flaming GorgeNatural, Recreational[55]
NSBFlint Hills Scenic Byway48.077.2KansasI-35 near CassodayUS 56 in Council GroveSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive through the Flint Hills and some of the last remaining tallgrass prairie in North AmericaScenic[56]
NSBFlorida Black Bear Scenic Byway123.0197.9FloridaSR 19 at National Forest boundary; SR 40 in Silver SpringsSR 19 at National Forest boundary; SR 40 at I-95 in Ormond BeachOctober 16, 2009Route connecting natural springs, pine forests, and endangered species' habitats in Ocala National ForestNatural[57]
AARFlorida Keys Scenic Highway106.5171.4FloridaMile marker 0 on US 1 in Key WestJewfish Creek Bridge on Key LargoOctober 16, 2009 (AAR)Scenic route across a system of open ocean bridges connecting the numerous tropical islands of the Florida KeysRecreational, Scenic[58]
NSBForest Heritage National Scenic Byway17.628.3North CarolinaJunction of US 276 and US 64US 276 at the Pigeon River near the Shining Rock WildernessOctober 16, 2009Rural route through the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National ForestHistoric[59]
NSBFrontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway103.0165.8ColoradoSH 96 in WestcliffeEl Pueblo History Museum in Pueblo;June 9, 1998Follows the paths of early explorers through the Sangre de Cristo MountainsScenic[60]
NSBThe George Parks Highway Scenic Byway203.0326.7AlaskaChulitna River Bridge in Denali State ParkSteese Highway in FairbanksOctober 16, 2009Wilderness route stretching from the Alaska Range through the interior of AlaskaNatural[61]
AARGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway25.040.2Virginia, Washington, D.C.SR 235 in Mount VernonI-495 near McLeanSeptember 22, 2005Landscaped greenway connecting national memorials and historic sites along the Potomac River, across from the nation's capitalNatural, Historic[62]
NSBGeronimo Trail Scenic Byway154.0247.8New MexicoNM 152 in San Lorenzo; NM 59 at Beaverhead station in Gila National ForestGeronimo Trail Interpretive Center in Truth or ConsequencesSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive past hot springs, mining towns, and traditional lands of the Apache in southwestern New MexicoHistoric[63]
NSBGlenn Highway135.0217.3AlaskaGambell Street in AnchorageLake Louise Road near MendeltnaJune 13, 2002Terrain shaped by receding glaciersScenic[64]
NSBGold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway135.0217.3ColoradoUS 50 in FlorenceFlorissantJune 15, 2000Follows stage and rail routes to historic gold mining locationsHistoric[65]
NSBGrand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway63.0101.4ColoradoSH 65 in Cedaredge; Lands End Observatory on FS 100Junction of SH 65 and I-70September 19, 1996Climbs from the Colorado River in the Grand Valley to the Grand Mesa, the largest flat-topped mountain inHistoric[66]
NSBGrand Rounds National Scenic Byway52.083.7MinnesotaLoop routeNortheast spur trail to Cross Golf CourseJune 9, 1998Continuous parkway surrounding MinneapolisRecreational[67]
NSBGreat Lakes Seaway Trail518.0833.6New York, PennsylvaniaOhio–Pennsylvania state line on US 20 west of Erie, PennsylvaniaSeaway International Bridge near Massena, New YorkSeptember 19, 1996 (NY)
September 22, 2005 (PA)		Scenic drive along the shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence RiverHistoric[68]
NSBGreat River Road2,069.03,329.7Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, WisconsinLA 23 in Venice, LouisianaItasca State Park north of Park Rapids, MinnesotaJune 15, 2000 (IL, IA, MN, WI)
June 13, 2002 (AR)
September 22, 2005 (MS)
October 16, 2009 (TN)		Numerous scenic, historic, and culturally significant roadways paralleling the entire length of the Mississippi River from its headwaters to the Gulf of MexicoHistoric, Cultural, Scenic, Natural[69]
NSBGunflint Trail Scenic Byway57.091.7MinnesotaNorth Shore Scenic Drive in Grand MaraisTrails End near Sea Gull LakeOctober 16, 2009Scenic drive through the Superior National ForestNatural[70]
NSBHaines Highway-Valley of the Eagles44.070.8AlaskaAK 7 at the Canadian borderFerry terminal in HainesOctober 16, 2009Route through the Chilkat River valley, a migratory site for the world's largest congregation of bald eaglesNatural[71]
AARHarriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway144.0231.7MarylandRosehill Place and Byrn Street in CambridgeMaryland–Delaware state line on MD 287 near GoldsboroOctober 16, 2009Threads together numerous historic sites in the Delmarva Peninsula commemorating Harriet Tubman and the Underground RailroadCultural, Historic[72]
AARHells Canyon Scenic Byway218.4351.5OregonOR 86 and I-84 near Baker CityOR 82 and I-84 in La GrandeJune 15, 2000Provides views of Hells Canyon on the Snake RiverNatural, Scenic[73]
NSBHighland Scenic Highway43.069.2West VirginiaWV 39 in FenwickJunction of WV 150 and US 219September 19, 1996Scenic drive through mountains and valleysNatural[74]
NSBHistoric Bluff Country Scenic Byway88.0141.6MinnesotaMN 16 and US 14 / Great River Road in La CrescentMN 16 and I-90 in DexterJune 13, 2002Historic and scenic drive through southeastern MinnesotaScenic[75]
AARHistoric Columbia River Highway70.0112.7OregonCrown Point Highway east of Troutdale (western section); US 30 and I-84 in Mosier (eastern section)I-84 near the Bonneville Dam (western section); US 30 and Hostetler Way in The Dalles (eastern section)June 9, 1998America's oldest scenic highway exists in two discontinuous sections which follow historic routes through the Columbia River GorgeHistoric, Scenic[76]
AARHistoric National Road824.21,326.4Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West VirginiaEads Bridge in East St. LouisLombard Street in downtown BaltimoreJune 9, 1998 (IN)
June 15, 2000 (IL)
June 13, 2002 (AAR, all states)		Travels the route of the nation's first federally funded interstate highway along a historic corridor to the American MidwestCultural, Historic[77]
AARHistoric Route 661,408.62,266.9Arizona, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma (AAR); California, Illinois (NSB)Main Street in BarstowLakeshore Drive and Jackson Boulevard in ChicagoJune 15, 2000 (AZ, IL, NM, OK)
February 16, 2021 (CA, MO)		Historic "Mother Road" linking Chicago to Los AngelesHistoric, Natural, Cultural[78]
NSBHocking Hills Scenic Byway30.048.3OhioSR 56 and SR 374 near South BloomingvilleUS 33 and SR 374 near RockbridgeFebruary 16, 2021Scenic route through the forested and geologically varied Hocking HillsRecreational[79]
NSBIllinois River Road (Route of the Voyageurs)291.0468.3IllinoisWater Street and US 136 in HavanaReddick Mansion in OttawaSeptember 22, 2005A loop through the scenic Illinois River Valley with routes along both sides of the upper Illinois RiverNatural[80]
NSBIndian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway150.0241.4FloridaUS 1 and 85th Street in WabassoUS 1 and Kennedy Parkway near Oak HillJune 13, 2002Series of connected loops providing access to the most biodiverse lagoon ecosystem in the northern hemisphere, as well as Kennedy Space Center and Cape CanaveralNatural[81][82]
NSBIndiana's Historic Pathways250.0402.3IndianaUS 50 at the Ohio state line near Lawrenceburg; US 150 at Falls of the Ohio State Park in ClarksvilleUS 50 at the Wabash River near VincennesOctober 16, 2009Historic Pioneer route through the lower Ohio River ValleyHistoric[83]
AARInternational Selkirk Loop[a]144.1231.9Idaho, WashingtonBritish Columbia–Washington border on SR 31Idaho–British Columbia border on SH 1September 22, 2005Internationally designated scenic highway encircles the remote Selkirk Mountains spanning the Canadian borderHistoric, Recreational, Scenic[84]
NSBJemez Mountain Trail163.0262.3New MexicoUS 550 and NM 126 in Cuba; US 550 and NM 4 in San YsidroNM 4 and NM 501 near Los AlamosJune 9, 1998Scenic drive past geological formations and Indian ruinsRecreational[85]
NSBJourney Through Hallowed Ground Byway180.0289.7Maryland, Pennsylvania, VirginiaA loop that begins and ends at the intersection of SR 20 and SR 231 near Somerset, VirginiaPA 394 near Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaOctober 16, 2009Historic corridor featuring hundreds of sites significant to American history, most notably the densest collection of Civil War battlefields in the nation; "Where America Happened"Recreational, Historic[86]
NSBKaibab Plateau–North Rim Parkway42.067.6ArizonaBright Angel Point in Grand Canyon National ParkUS 89A in Jacob LakeJune 9, 1998Scenic drive through ponderosa pine forests to the North Rim of the Grand CanyonScenic[87]
NSBKancamagus Scenic Byway26.542.6New HampshireUS 3 in North WoodstockNH 113 in ConwaySeptember 19, 1996Scenic drive through the heart of the White MountainsScenic[88]
NSBKatahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway89.0143.2MaineSouth entrance of Baxter State ParkGrand Lake Road near Grand Lake MatagamonFebruary 16, 2021Scenic route around the forested waterways of inland Maine near Mt. Katahdin and the neighboring national monumentRecreational[89]
NSBLake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail293.0471.5OhioWaterville, OhioUS 20 at the Pennsylvania state lineSeptember 22, 2005Follows the south shore of Lake ErieHistoric[90]
NSBLake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive28.045.1NevadaUS 50 in StatelineSR 28 in Crystal BaySeptember 19, 1996Follows the east shore of Lake TahoeScenic[91]
AARLakes to Locks Passage234.0376.6New YorkUS 4 and NY 32 in WaterfordUS 11 and NY 9B in Rouses PointJune 13, 2002 (AAR)Parallels the interconnected waterways of the Hudson River, Champlain Canal, Lake George, and Lake Champlain between Upstate New York and QuebecHistoric, Recreational[92]
NSBLariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway4064ColoradoEvergreen, ColoradoBegins and ends at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 19th Street in GoldenOctober 16, 2009Loops through the historic towns of Morrison, Evergreen and Golden in the foothills west of DenverHistoric[93]
AARLas Vegas Strip4.57.2NevadaLas Vegas Boulevard and Russell RoadLas Vegas Boulevard and Sahara AvenueJune 15, 2000Urban boulevard lined with the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas's world-famous casinosCultural, Scenic[94]
NSBLincoln Heritage Scenic Highway71.2114.6KentuckyAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical ParkUS 150 in DanvilleOctober 16, 2009Explores aspects of Kentucky history including Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and bourbon heritageHistoric[95]
NSBLincoln Highway178.8287.8IllinoisIL 136 at the Mississippi River in FultonUS 30 at the Indiana state lineJune 15, 2000A portion of America's first transcontinental highway, the Lincoln HighwayHistoric[96]
NSBLincoln Highway Heritage Byway460.0740.3IowaUS 30 at the Missouri River near Missouri Valley; I-480/US 6 at the Missouri River in Council BluffsIowa 136 and US 30 in ClintonFebruary 16, 2021Portion of the first transcontinental highway, visiting historical communities across the entirety of IowaHistoric[97]
NSBLincoln Highway Scenic and Historic Byway450.0724.2NebraskaUS 30 at the Wyoming state line near BushnellUS 30 at the Missouri River in BlairFebruary 16, 2021Portion of the Main Street of America, following the Platte River across NebraskaHistoric[98]
NSBLoess Hills Scenic Byway220.0354.1IowaUS 275 at the Missouri borderIowa 12 and Iowa 48 near AkronJune 15, 2000Unique and expansive silt deposits in the Missouri River ValleyNatural[99]
NSBLogan Canyon Scenic Byway41.066.0UtahMain Street and US 89 in downtown LoganUS 89 and SR 30 in Garden City at Bear LakeJune 13, 2002Follows the Logan River through the forests, meadows, and rock formations of scenic Logan CanyonNatural[100]
NSBMcKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway82.0132.0OregonJunction of OR 126 and OR 242 at the McKenzie River ranger stationBegins and ends at the intersection of OR 242 and US 20 in SistersJune 9, 1998Loop around Mount Washington crossing two Cascade passesScenic[101]
NSBMeeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route33.053.1IllinoisIL 108 at the Illinois River near KampsvilleIL 3 near AltonJune 9, 1998
June 15, 2000 (extended)		Floodplain where the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers meetHistoric[102]
NSBMerritt Parkway37.059.5ConnecticutNew York–Connecticut state line on Route 15Sikorsky Bridge on the Housatonic River near MilfordSeptember 19, 1996Historic parkway through Connecticut's Gold Coast known for its elaborate Art Deco bridgesHistoric[103]
NSBMidland Trail116.8188.0West VirginiaUS 60 in CharlestonUS 60 in White Sulphur SpringsJune 15, 2000Scenic drive through the New River GorgeRecreational[104]
NSBMillstone Valley Scenic Byway27.544.3New JerseyKingston, New JerseyEast Millstone, New JerseyOctober 16, 2009Scenic and historic drive along the Millstone River in central New JerseyHistoric[105]
NSBMinnesota River Valley Scenic Byway287462MinnesotaMN 7 in Browns ValleyMN 93 near Belle PlaineJune 13, 2002Historic drive through the Minnesota River ValleyHistoric[106]
NSBMohawk Towpath Byway26.242.2New YorkAqueduct Road in SchenectadyFonda Road and NY 32 in WaterfordSeptember 22, 2005Follows the historic Erie CanalHistoric[107]
NSBMohawk Trail Scenic Byway69.0111.0MassachusettsRoute 2 in WilliamstownRoutee 2A near AtholFebruary 16, 2021Culturally significant route connecting the Connecticut River Valley and the Hudson River Valley through the BerkshiresHistoric[108]
NSBMountains to Sound Greenway - I-90100.0160.9WashingtonI-90 in SeattleI-90 near ThorpJune 9, 1998Scenic drive across Snoqualmie Pass in the CascadesScenic[109]
NSBMt. Hood Scenic Byway105.0169.0OregonTroutdale Bridge crossing the Sandy River near TroutdaleOR 35 near Hood RiverSeptember 22, 2005Provides scenic views of Mount HoodHistoric[110]
AARNatchez Trace Parkway444.0714.5Alabama, Mississippi, TennesseeLiberty Road in NatchezSR 100 in PasquoSeptember 19, 1996Two-lane limited-access parkway through rural countryside commemorating the historic route of the Natchez TraceHistoric, Scenic[111]
NSBNative American Scenic Byway350560North Dakota, South DakotaSD 50 and I-90 in ChamberlainND 24 at Lake Oahe near Cannon BallJune 9, 1998 (South Dakota)
September 22, 2005 (extended)		Traverses four Lakota Sioux reservationsCultural, Historic[112]
NSBNebo Loop Scenic Byway37.059.5UtahSR 132 near NephiI-15 and SR 115 in PaysonJune 9, 1998Alpine backroad through the Mount Nebo Wilderness in the southern Wasatch RangeScenic[113]
AARNewfound Gap Road Byway31.049.9Tennessee, North CarolinaUS 441 at park boundary near CherokeeUS 441 at park boundary near GatlinburgFebruary 16, 2021One of the primary routes, passing through Newfound Gap, through Great Smoky Mountains National ParkHistoric, Scenic[114]
[115]
NSBNorris Freeway21.033.8TennesseeUS 441 and SR 33 in Halls CrossroadsUS 441 and US 25W in Rocky TopFebruary 16, 2021Route through rural eastern Tennessee, crossing Norris Dam, the first large-scale project of the TVARecreational[116]
AARNorth Shore Scenic Drive154.0247.8MinnesotaCanal Park in DuluthCanadian border on MN 61 near Grand PortageJune 15, 2000 (AAR)
June 13, 2002 (extended)		Follows the scenic North Shore of Lake SuperiorRecreational, Scenic[117]
AARNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway202.0325.1IdahoWashington–Idaho state line on US 12 near LewistonIdaho–Montana state line on US 12 at Lolo PassJune 13, 2002 (NSB)
September 22, 2005 (extended, AAR)		Follows the route of Lewis and Clark's historic search for the Northwest Passage through scenic mountains and river valleysHistoric, Cultural[118]
NSBOhio & Erie Canalway110.0177.0OhioNew PhiladelphiaPublic Square, ClevelandJune 15, 2000Historic drive along the Ohio and Erie Canal through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland MetroparksHistoric[119]
NSBOhio River Scenic Byway943.01,517.6Illinois, Indiana, OhioUS 60/US 62 at the Cairo Mississippi River Bridge in CairoSR 39 at the Pennsylvania border near East LiverpoolSeptember 19, 1996 (Indiana)
June 9, 1998 (Illinois, Ohio)		Follows the north bank of the Ohio RiverHistoric[120]
NSBOld Canada Road Scenic Byway78.2125.9MaineUS 201 and SR 43 near MadisonUS 201 at the Canadian borderJune 15, 2000Historic route between Maine and Quebec along the Kennebec RiverScenic[121]
NSBOld Frankfort Pike Historic and Scenic Byway15.524.9KentuckyKY 1681 and US 60 near FrankfortKY 1681 and KY 4 in LexingtonFebruary 16, 2021Rural route through the historic inner Bluegrass RegionHistoric[122]
NSBOld Kings Highway (Route 6A)34.054.7MassachusettsSandwich Road and US 6 in BourneRoute 6A and US 6 in OrleansFebruary 16, 2021Route through Cape Cod traversing numerous National Historic DistrictsHistoric[123]
NSBOrmond Scenic Loop & Trail36.057.9FloridaSR 40 in Ormond BeachBulow Creek State ParkFebruary 16, 2021Loop route connecting numerous state and local parks along Florida's Surf CoastScenic[124]
NSBOutback Scenic Byway170.0273.6OregonCalifornia–Oregon state line on US 395OR 31 and US 97 near La PineJune 9, 1998Scenic drive through rugged backcountry of south-central OregonNatural[125]
NSBOuter Banks Scenic Byway137.8221.8North CarolinaUS 70 near BeaufortNC 12 and US 64 in Nags HeadOctober 16, 2009Connects the barrier islands, beaches, and lighthouses of the Outer BanksCultural[126]
AARPacific Coast Scenic Byway-Oregon363.0584.2OregonCalifornia–Oregon state line on US 101Oregon–Washington state line on US 101June 9, 1998 (NSB)
June 13, 2002 (AAR)		Scenic drive along the entire length of Oregon's Pacific coastNatural, Scenic[127]
NSBPalisades Scenic Byway57.592.5New Jersey, New YorkPalisades Parkway at US 9 / George Washington Bridge in Fort LeeUS 6 and US 202 at the Highland Falls, New York in Highland FallsFebruary 16, 2021Route along the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffsScenic[128]
[129]
NSBPaul Bunyan Scenic Byway54.086.9MinnesotaLoop route connecting: Pequot Lakes, Pine RiverLoop route connecting: Manhattan Beach, CrosslakeSeptember 22, 2005Passes through the North Woods of central MinnesotaRecreational[130]
NSBPayette River Scenic Byway112.0180.2IdahoSH 55 at SH 44 in EagleID 55 at US 95 in New MeadowsJune 13, 2002Traverses foothills and the Long Valley along the Payette River in IdahoRecreational[131]
NSBPend Oreille Scenic Byway33.053.1IdahoSH 200 at US 2/US 95 in PonderaySH 200 and MT 200 at the Montana state line near Clark ForkJune 13, 2002Scenic drive along Lake Pend OreilleRecreational[132]
NSBPeter Norbeck Scenic Byway68.0109.4South DakotaLoop connecting: Custer via SD 87 and SD 89Loop connecting: Keyston via US 16A and SD 244September 19, 1996Scenic drive through the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, and the Mount Rushmore environs of southwestern South DakotaScenic[133]
NSBPine Barrens Byway130.0209.2New JerseyRoute 47 in Maurice River TownshipUS 9 in TuckertonFebruary 16, 2012Rural route through the largest remaining coastal pine barren ecosystemNatural[134]
NSBPioneer Historic Byway127.0204.4IdahoUS 91 at the Utah state line near FranklinSH 34 at the Wyoming state line near FreedomSeptember 22, 2005Scenic route exploring the rich pioneer history of southeastern Idaho, including Mormon settlements and Oregon Trail rutsHistoric[135]
NSBPyramid Lake Scenic Byway30.248.6NevadaWasheim and Main streets in WadsworthNV 447 near Nixon; NV 446 and Hardscrabble Canyon Road in SutcliffeSeptember 19, 1996One of the largest desert lakes in the worldNatural[136]
NSBRangeley Lakes Scenic Byway35.657.3MaineSR 17 near HoughtonSR 4 near MadridJune 15, 2000Scenic drive along the northern Appalachian ridgeline and the forests and lakes of the Western Maine MountainsRecreational[137]
NSBRed River Gorge Scenic Byway46.074.0KentuckyKY 11 at KY 715 in ZachariahKY 11 at KY 213 in StantonJune 13, 2002Scenic drive through the Red River GorgeNatural[138]
AARRed Rock Scenic Byway7.512.1ArizonaI-17 north of RimrockSR 89A in SedonaSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive through the red sandstone canyons of the Coconino National ForestScenic, Recreational[139]
NSBReligious Freedom Byway195314MarylandMD 234 near Port TobaccoMD 5 at Point Lookout State ParkOctober 16, 2009Provides access to historic churches and the first capital of Maryland, St. Mary's CityHistoric[140]
NSBRevolutionary Heritage Byway6.09.7Rhode IslandRoute 114 at the Mount Hope BridgeRoute 114 at Bristol-Warren town lineFebruary 16, 2021Exemplifies the culture of colonial New England and the site of the oldest continuous Independence Day celebrationHistoric[141]
NSBRiver of Lakes Heritage Corridor156.0251.1FloridaSR 415 in SanfordRiver Drive in Oak Hill; US 17 near SevilleFebruary 16, 2021Tours through the lakelands of the Halifax Area, site of some of the earliest settlements in FloridaHistoric[142]
NSBRiver Road Scenic Byway23.537.8MichiganM-65 and Rollways Road near HaleUS 23 in OscodaSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive through the Au Sable River ValleyRecreational[143]
NSBRogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway172.0276.8OregonOR 234 at I-5 in Gold HillOR 138 at I-5 in RoseburgJune 13, 2002Follows two scenic rivers through southwestern OregonRecreational[144]
AARRoute One, Big Sur Coast Highway72.0115.9CaliforniaSan Luis Obispo–Monterey county lineOcean Avenue in CarmelSeptember 19, 1996Scenic drive along the Pacific coastHistoric, Scenic[145]
AARRoute One, San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway57.091.7CaliforniaUS 101 in San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo–Monterey county lineJune 13, 2002Scenic drive along the Pacific coastHistoric, Scenic[146]
NSBRussell-Brasstown Scenic Byway40.665.3GeorgiaSR 348, SR 17, SR 75 near RobertstownSR 180 at Brasstown BaldJune 15, 2000Winds through the southern Appalachians and the highest point in GeorgiaScenic[147]
AARSan Juan Skyway233.0375.0ColoradoUS 160 in Durango; SSR 145 in CortezSR 62 in Ridgway; US 550 in OuraySeptember 19, 1996Loop through the San Juan Mountains, Colorado's most rugged and isolated mountain rangeHistoric, Scenic[148]
NSBSandhills Journey Scenic Byway272.0437.7NebraskaN-2 in AllianceNE 2 in Grand IslandFebruary 16, 2021Route through the ecologically unique Sand Hills, the largest dunefield in the western hemisphereNatural[149]
NSBSanta Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway565.0909.3Colorado, New MexicoSanta Fe Plaza in Santa FeUS 50/US 400 at the Kansas state line near Holly; NM 410 at the Oklahoma state line near ClaytonJune 9, 1998Follows part of the route of the historic Santa Fe Trail through scenic mountains and high plainsHistoric[150]
NSBSavannah River Scenic Byway110.0177.0South CarolinaSC 28 at the Georgia border near Clarks HillSC 24 in OakwayJune 9, 1998Scenic drive along the Savannah River in rural South CarolinaHistoric[151]
AARScenic Byway 12 (Journey Through Time)124.0199.6UtahUS 89 near PanguitchSR 24 near TorreyJune 13, 2002 (AAR)Scenic drive through canyons, plateaus, and valleysHistoric, Scenic[152]
NSBScenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway51.082.1UtahSR 143 at I-15 in ParowanUT 143 at US 89 in PanguitchOctober 16, 2009Scenic drive through Dixie National Forest and Cedar Breaks National MonumentHistoric[153]
NSBScenic Highway 30A32.051.5FloridaCR 30A at US 98 near Santa Rosa BeachCR 30A at US 98 near Rosemary BeachFebruary 16, 2021Local route through historic beach communities on Florida's Emerald CoastNatural[154]
NSBScenic Highway of Legends82.0132.0ColoradoSH 12 near StonewallUS 160 in Walsenburg; SH 12 in TrinidadFebruary 16, 2021Route through undisturbed cultural crossroads in the Spanish PeaksNatural[155]
NSBSchoodic Scenic Byway29.046.7MaineUS 1 in HancockSSR 186 at SR 195 in Prospect HarborJune 15, 2000Unspoiled coastline through the Schoodic Peninsula and the "quiet side" of Acadia National ParkScenic[156]
AARSelma to Montgomery March Byway54.086.9AlabamaJ.L. Chestnut Jr. Boulevard and Martin Luther King Street in SelmaAlabama State Capitol in MontgomerySeptember 19, 1996Historic route of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Martin Luther King Jr.Historic, Natural[157]
NSBSequatchie Valley Scenic Byway65.0104.6TennesseeSR 28 at I-24 in JasperSR 28 / US 127 at I-40 in CrossvilleFebruary 16, 2021Route through one of the most undisturbed valleys in the AppalachiansScenic[158]
AARSeward Highway125.3201.7AlaskaRailway Avenue in SewardEast 5th Avenue in AnchorageJune 9, 1998 (NSB)
June 15, 2000 (AAR)		Showcases the peaks and fjords of south-central AlaskaRecreational, Scenic[159]
NSBSheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway63.0101.4North DakotaND 32 in LisbonCR 21 north of Valley CityJune 13, 2002Historic drive through quaint farmland along the Sheyenne RiverHistoric[160]
NSBSilver Thread Colorado Scenic & Historic Byway117.0188.3ColoradoSH 149 and US 160 in South ForkSH 149 and US 50 in Curecanti National Recreation AreaFebruary 16, 2021Route tracing the geological and mining history in the San Juan MountainsHistoric[161]
NSBSky Island Scenic Byway27.243.8ArizonaCatalina Highway north of TucsonCatalina Highway in SummerhavenSeptember 22, 2005Climb from the Sonoran Desert through Coronado National Forest to the peak of Mount Lemmon in the Catalina MountainsNatural[162]
NSBSkyline Drive105.0169.0VirginiaUS 250 near I-64 in Rockfish GapUS 340 near Front RoyalSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive through Shenandoah National ParkScenic[163]
NSBSt. John Valley Cultural Byway/Fish River Scenic Byway134.0215.7MaineSR 161 in Allagash; SR 11 at Portage LakeUS 1 in HamlinFebruary 16, 2021Route through the Saint John and Fish river valleys in the rural "County" of northern MaineCultural[164]
NSBStaunton-Parkersburg Turnpike180.0289.7West VirginiaWV 47 and WV 618 in ParkersburgWest Virginia–Virginia state line on US 250September 22, 2005Historic drive through West Virginia forests and backcountryHistoric[165]
NSBStevens Pass Greenway89.2143.6WashingtonUS 2 near MonroeUS 2 in CashmereSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive across the CascadesRecreational[166]
NSBStrait of Juan de Fuca Highway - SR 11261.198.3WashingtonMakah Indian Reservation boundary near Neah BayUS 101 near Port AngelesJune 15, 2000Follows the shoreline of the Olympic Peninsula where it meets the Strait of Juan de FucaNatural[167]
NSBTalimena Scenic Drive54.086.9Arkansas, OklahomaSH 1 and US 271 near TalihinaAR 88 and US 71 in MenaSeptember 22, 2005Crest drive through the Ouachita Mountains, some of the highest ridges between the Appalachians and RockiesScenic[168]
NSBTalladega Scenic Drive26.442.5AlabamaAdams Gap Road southwest of Cheaha State ParkUS 78 west of HeflinJune 9, 1998Scenic drive through the southernmost extension of the Appalachian MountainsScenic[169]
AARThe Battle Road Scenic Byway16.025.7MassachusettsBarrett's Mill Road near Minuteman National Historical Park in ConcordMassachusetts Avenue at Alewife Brook in ArlingtonFebruary 16, 2021Connects sites of literary, technological, and environmental importance to the American RevolutionHistoric, Cultural[170]
NSBTioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road64.0103.0CaliforniaBig Oak Flat entrance gate to YosemiteTioga Pass entrance gate to YosemiteSeptember 19, 1996High mountain pass through Yosemite National ParkNatural[171]
NSBTop of the Rockies75.0120.7ColoradoSH 82 in AspenI-70 west of Vail; I-70 near Copper MountainJune 9, 1998
October 16, 2009 (extended)		Scenic high-altitude drive through the Rocky Mountains and historic LeadvilleScenic[172]
NSBTrail of the Ancients1,271.02,045.5Colorado, Utah, New MexicoLoop connecting: Monument Valley, Zuni Pueblo, El Malpais National MonumentLoop connecting: Natural Bridges National Monument, Monticello, Mesa Verde National ParkSeptember 22, 2005
February 16, 2021 (NM)		Scenic drive through the Native American history of the Four Corners regionArcheological[173]
NSBTrail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway95.0152.9New MexicoUS 180 in Silver City; NM 35 and NM 152 in San LorenzoNM 15 at Gila Cliff Dwellings National MonumentSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive through the mountains of southwestern New MexicoNatural[174]
AARTrail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road48.077.2ColoradoUS 34 near Grand LakeLoop connecting: Moraine Avenue and West Elkhorn Avenue in Estes ParkSeptember 19, 1996 (AAR)America's highest continuously paved road crosses the alpine tundra of Rocky Mountain National ParkNatural, Scenic[175]
NSBTurquoise Trail62.099.8New MexicoNM 14 at NM 333 in TijerasNM 14 at I-25 in Santa FeJune 15, 2000High route between Albuquerque and Santa FeScenic[176]
AARVolcanic Legacy Scenic Byway500.0804.7California, OregonA bypass around Lake AlmanorUS 97 and OR 138 at Diamond Lake JunctionJune 9, 1998 (AAR, Oregon)
June 13, 2002 (AAR, California)		Scenic drive through the Cascade Volcanic ArcNatural, Recreational[177]
NSBWashington Heritage Trail136.0218.9West VirginiaWV 9 in Paw PawWV 51 in Harpers FerryJune 15, 2000Scenic drive tracing the footsteps of George Washington through West Virginia's Eastern PanhandleHistoric[178]
NSBWest Cascades Scenic Byway220.0354.1OregonOR 58 in OakridgeOR 224 in EstacadaJune 15, 2000Intimate backcountry tour of old-growth forests, rivers, and lakes along the west side of the CascadesScenic[179]
NSBWestern Heritage Historic Byway40.064.4IdahoSwan Falls Road at the Swan Falls DamSH 69 at I-84 in MeridianSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive to the Snake River CanyonScenic[180]
NSBWestern Highlands Scenic Byway21.434.4New JerseyCR 515 at Route 23 in Hardyston TownshipRoute 94 at the New York state line in Vernon TownshipFebruary 16, 2021Route through the central Appalachian Highlands in the Skylands Region of New JerseyRecreational[181]
NSBWetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway76.7123.4KansasNE 70th Street and US 281 near St. JohnUS 281 and K-4 near HoisingtonSeptember 22, 2005Scenic drive through wetlands of central KansasNatural[182]
NSBWhite Mountain Trail100.0160.9New HampshireUS 3 near LincolnUS 302 in ConwayJune 9, 1998Passes through the White Mountains and past Mount WashingtonScenic[183]
NSBWhite Pass Scenic Byway120.0193.1WashingtonUS 12 at I-5 near ChehalisUS 12 at SR 410 near NachesOctober 16, 2009Scenic route through Wenatchee and Gifford Pinchot National Forests, across the Cascades through White PassRecreational[184]
NSBWhitewater Canal Scenic Byway430.0692.0IndianaLoop connecting: Lawrenceburg, Batesville on SR 101, SR 46, SR 350Loop connecting: Hagestown, West Harrison on SR 1, SR 121, US 52, US 27, US 40February 16, 2021Follows a canalway connecting the National Road to the Ohio River ValleyRecreational[185]
NSBWichita Mountains Byway93.0149.7OklahomaLoop connecting: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Medicine Park on SH 49Loop connecting: Carnegie, Apache on SH 115, SH 58, SH 19October 16, 2009Guides drivers through the protected valleys of the 550 million-year-old Wichita MountainsNatural[186]
NSBWilderness Road Heritage Highway93.8151.0KentuckyUS 25E at the Cumberland Gap near MiddlesboroUS 25 in BereaJune 13, 2002Follows Daniel Boone's historic entrance to the valleys of KentuckyHistoric[187]
NSBWisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway70.4113.3WisconsinWIS 13 near BruleWIS 13 and US 2 near AshlandFebruary 16, 2021Follows the Lake Superior coastline through the Bayfield Peninsula near Apostle Islands National LakeshoreNatural[188]
NSBWoodlands Trace43.069.2Kentucky, TennesseeSR 49 near DoverKY 453 near Grand RiversFebruary 16, 2021Ridge-top route through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation AreaRecreational[189]
AARWoodward Avenue (M-1) – Automotive Heritage Trail25.541.0MichiganJefferson Avenue in DetroitCesar E. Chavez Boulevard in PontiacJune 13, 2002 (NSB)
February 16. 2021 (AAR)		Connects automobile-related historic sites of the "Motor City"Cultural, Historic[190]
NSBZion Scenic Byway28.045.1UtahSR 9 at SR 17 in La VerkinSR 9 at Zion National Park boundary near Mt. Carmel JunctionFebruary 16, 2021Scenic route through Zion Canyon, the Mt. Carmel Tunnel, and the red rock country of southern UtahScenic[191]

Former byways

NameState(s)Description
Catoctin Mountain Scenic BywayMaryland, VirginiaIncorporated into part of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway
Dry Cimarron Scenic BywayNew Mexico, OklahomaDe-designated in 2010
Tamiami Trail Scenic HighwayFloridaDe-designated in 2008

See also

Notes

References

Further reading

External links

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