National Scenic Byway

A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. 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.

Related Topics:
United States Department of Transportation - 1991

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The most scenic of the roads in the program are designated All-American Roads. The designation means they have features that do not exist elsewhere in the United States and are scenic enough to be tourist destinations unto themselves.

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The program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration.

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As of 2005, there are 98 Scenic Byways and 27 All-American Roads, located in 45 states (all except Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Texas).

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