Scenic Byways

When you’re looking for the road less traveled, it’s a good idea to take some helpful advice from people who’ve been there, done that.

Great Lakes Seaway Trail

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail is a 518-mile route that follows the shores of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River in New York and Pennsylvania. It was one of the first roads, in the U.S., to be designated as a national scenic byway. They also offer geocaching information on their website for those who are GPS savvy.

Kansas Scenic Byways

Kansas has done a great job of organizing information from all 10 of their beautiful scenic byways in one place. Learn about the history of each byway before you plan your trip. Request one of their Byways Guides or download the GPS routes from their website.

Ohio River Scenic Byway

Covering three states and steeped in both natural and cultural beauty, every quirky stop on the 967-mile byway is well worth the trip.

Pennsylvania Route 6

This 400-mile stretch of highway was named by National Geographic magazine as “One of America’s most scenic drives.” Learn everything you’d ever want to know about this slice of Americana on their website.

Southern Dozen,Johnson City,Tennessee

If you’re not into curvy roads, this area of Tennessee may not be the motorcycle tour for you. All 12 action- packed rides start and end in Johnson City, TN. The folks there have created detailed maps and GPS routes for its visitors.

Top Ten Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies

If you’re looking to plan a dream trip, with wildlife and Americana, then let the guys from Top Ten Scenic Drives help. Simply choose what interests you the most and their online trip planner will plan the route that’s best for you. *Photo credit: Jorg Fleige