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Scenic Roads & Highways

Turn your next road trip into one of the most memorable and beautiful by traveling on the most scenic routes in the United States, including American highways and byways.

Skyline Drive

Skyline Drive is perhaps the most important feature of Shenandoah National Park as the only public road through the park.

Alabama's National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads

The most scenic and historic routes in Alabama, including All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways.

California's Most Scenic and Roads and Byways

Information on the the most scenic roads in California, including the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway, Big Sur Coast Highway, Death Valley Scenic Byway, Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway, Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road, and Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

National Scenic Byways Program

Learn all about the history and development of the National Scenic Byways program, which recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, archeological, and/or natural qualities.

National Scenic Roads & Highways (by state)

Search by state to find information on the most scenic roads in the United States, including All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways

Historic route 66

The Historic Route 66 web site is dedicated to provide free information for those who want to learn more about Route 66. It features a turn-by-turn road description, guiding the visitor from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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