List of Pennsylvania Scenic Byways

In 1991, the National Scenic Byways Program was created by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, in which roads that were designated state scenic byways could be designated a National Scenic Byway. In the early 1990s, Pennsylvania used federal funding to create the Pennsylvania Scenic Byways program. The state underwent a State Scenic Byways study, with four byways created by the Pennsylvania State Legislature. In 2001, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Program Management Committee created a scenic byway program. The first byway to be designated under this program was the Kinzua Scenic Byway in McKean County.{{cite web|url=http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/Bureaus/CPDM.nsf/BywaysHistory?ReadForm|title=Pennsylvania Byways History|publisher=PennDOT|access-date=April 9, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121225154420/http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/Bureaus/CPDM.nsf/BywaysHistory?ReadForm|archive-date=December 25, 2012|url-status=dead}}

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{{See also|Interstate 476}}

The Blue Route Scenic Byway follows I-476 between I-95 in Chester, Delaware County and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County. The byway provides access to many sites in and near the Brandywine Valley in Delaware County including Ridley Creek State Park, Media Theatre, the Brandywine River Museum, Tyler Arboretum, and the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/blue-route|title=Blue Route|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway follows PA 52, former PA 100, and PA 162 in Chester and Delaware counties. The byway runs through the countryside of the Brandywine Valley, providing access to attractions such as Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/brandywine-valley|title=Brandywine Valley|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|Bucktail State Park Natural Area}}

The Bucktail Trail Scenic Byway runs along PA 120 from Ridgway, Elk County east to Lock Haven, Clinton County. The byway passes through forested areas of the Pennsylvania Wilds, passing through St. Marys and serving Kettle Creek State Park.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/bucktail-trail|title=Bucktail Trail|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|Pennsylvania Route 23}}

The Conestoga Ridge Byway runs along PA 23 between US 322 in Blue Ball and PA 10 west of Morgantown, passing through farmland in Lancaster County along with the communities of Goodville and Churchtown. The byway was designated in 2013.{{cite web|title=Pennsylvania Byways|publisher=Pennsylvania Department of Transportation|url=https://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/PubsForms/Forms/RW-745ISB.pdf|accessdate=July 23, 2021}}{{cite news|last=Reilly|first=P.J.|title=Route 23 stretch designated a heritage byway|publisher=LancasterOnline|date=October 22, 2012|url=https://lancasteronline.com/news/route-23-stretch-declared-a-heritage-byway/article_1112bb82-ab43-53a0-b2db-a015ad7f8c01.html|accessdate=July 23, 2021}}

The Crawford Lakelands Scenic Byway runs from Jamestown to Linesville in Crawford County, following PA 285, PA 618, PA 18, and US 6. The byway runs through rural areas, serving Conneaut Lake Park and Pymatuning State Park.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/crawford-lakelands|title=Crawford Lakelands|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

The Delaware River Valley Scenic Byway runs from Easton to Riverton in Northampton County, following PA 611, Little Creek Road, PA 611, and Belvidere Highway. The byway runs through rural areas of farmland along the west bank of the Delaware River.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/delaware-river-valley|title=Delaware River Valley|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania}}

The Exton Bypass Scenic Byway follows the Exton Bypass portion of US 30 bypassing Exton in Chester County. The byway is located near the historic Lincoln Highway and is near points of interest including the QVC Studio Tour, the American Helicopter Museum, and Fox Leap Vineyards.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/exton-bypass|title=Exton Bypass|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania}}

The Gateway to the Endless Mountains Scenic Byway runs along US 6 in Tunkhannock, Wyoming County. The byway is in the Endless Mountains region and provides access to various sites including the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock and the Bird Song Winery in Dushore, Sullivan County.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/gateway-endless-mountains|title=Gateway to the Endless Mountains|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania}}

The Governor Casey Scenic Byway runs along the US 6 freeway in Lackawanna County between I-81 in Dunmore and PA 247 in Jessup. The byway provides access to historical sites including Steamtown National Historic Site, the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, and the Lackawanna Coal Mine.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/governor-casey|title=Governor Casey|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|Grand View Scenic Byway Park}}

The Grand View Scenic Byway runs along Grandview Avenue, McArdle Roadway, and Sycamore Street in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. The byway features views of downtown Pittsburgh and provides access to sites such as the Monongahela Incline, the Duquesne Incline, and the Mount Washington overlook.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/grand-view|title=Grand View|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

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{{See also|Pennsylvania Route 144}}

The High Plateau Scenic Byway follows PA 144 between Snow Shoe, Centre County and Renovo, Clinton County. The byway runs through the Sproul State Forest and serves sites such as the Two Run Rock Vista, Fish Dam Run Scenic View, Chuck Keiper Trail, Cranberry Swamp Natural Area, and St. Severin's Old Log Church.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/high-plateau|title=High Plateau|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Scenic Byway runs along US 15 and US 15 Bus. from the Maryland border to Hunterstown in Adams County. The byway passes through Gettysburg, a historic town where Gettysburg National Military Park is located.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/journey-through-hallowed-ground|title=Journey Through Hallowed Ground|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}} The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Scenic Byway is part of a National Scenic Byway called the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway that continues south from Pennsylvania to Monticello, Virginia.{{cite web|url=http://byways.org/explore/byways/2343|title=Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway|publisher=National Scenic Byways Program|access-date=March 28, 2012}}

The Kinzua Scenic Byway runs along SR 3011 between US 6 and PA 59 in McKean County. The byway provides access to Kinzua Bridge State Park, the site of the Kinzua Bridge. Nearby the byway is Bradford, which is home to Crook Farm Homestead and the Zippo/Case Visitors Center.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/kinzua|title=Kinzua|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

The Lake Wilhelm Scenic Byway runs along Creek Road in Mercer County, serving Maurice K. Goddard State Park, which is home to Lake Wilhelm.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/lake-wilhelm|title=Lake Wilhelm|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

The Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway runs along PA 381 and PA 711 from the West Virginia border in Fayette County north to Seward in Westmoreland County. The byway runs through rural areas of the Laurel Highlands, providing access to Ohiopyle State Park, Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, Laurel Caverns, and Fort Ligonier.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/laurel-highlands-scenic-byway|title=Laurel Highlands|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

{{See also|Pennsylvania Route 419}}

The Lebanon Cornwall Scenic Byway follows PA 419 between Cornwall and Newmanstown in Lebanon County. The byway runs through the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, serving the Middlecreek Wildlife Preserve, the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, and the Cornwall Iron Furnace.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/lebanon-cornwall|title=Lebanon Cornwall|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

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The Longhouse National Forest Scenic Byway follows a loop along PA 321, PA 59, and Forest Road 262 in Warren and McKean counties. The byway is located in the Allegheny National Forest, passing by the Allegheny Reservoir.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/longhouse-national|title=Longhouse National|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://byways.org/explore/byways/2322|title=Longhouse Scenic Byway|publisher=National Scenic Byways Program|access-date=March 28, 2012}}

{{See also|National Road}}

The National Road Scenic Byway follows the historic National Road along US 40 between the West Virginia and Maryland borders in Washington, Fayette, and Somerset counties. The byway serves historical sites including Fort Necessity National Battlefield, the Brownsville Northside Historic District, and Bowman's Castle.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/national-road|title=National Road|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}} The byway is also part of an All-American Road called the Historic National Road.{{cite web|url=http://byways.org/explore/byways/12919|title=Historic National Road - Pennsylvania|publisher=National Scenic Byways Program|access-date=March 28, 2012}}

{{See also|Seaway Trail}}

The Seaway Trail Scenic Byway runs from the Ohio border to the New York border in Erie County, following US 20, PA 5, PA 5 Alt., Bayfront Parkway, PA 5 Alt., and PA 5, where the Seaway Trail continues into New York. The byway provides access to many sites along Lake Erie, including Presque Isle State Park, the Erie Maritime Museum, the Presque Isle Lighthouse, the 1867 Land Lighthouse, Mazza Vineyards, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and the USS Niagara.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/seaway-trail|title=Seaway Trail|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}} The Seaway Trail is also a National Scenic Byway.{{cite web|url=http://byways.org/explore/byways/2488|title=Great Lakes Seaway Trail|publisher=National Scenic Byways Program|access-date=March 28, 2012}}

{{See also|U.S. Route 202 in Pennsylvania}}

The U.S. Route 202 Parkway Scenic Byway follows the US 202 parkway between PA 63 in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County and PA 611 in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. The parkway contains a shared-use path and is designed to blend in with the physical surroundings.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/us-route-202-parkway|title=U.S. Route 202 Parkway|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=December 14, 2012}}

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{{See also|Pennsylvania Route 92}}

The Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway follows PA 92 between Tunkhannock, Wyoming County and Lanesboro, Susquehanna County. The byway provides access to two railroad viaducts, the Starrucca Viaduct and the Tunkhannock Viaduct, along with the Susquehanna County Historical Society Museum and The Florence Shelly Preserve.{{cite web|url=http://www.visitpa.com/viaduct-valley-way|title=Viaduct Valley Way|publisher=VisitPA.com|access-date=March 27, 2012}}

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• [http://www.visitpa.com/scenic-byways Scenic Byways – VisitPA.com]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20070818035650/http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/Bureaus/CPDM.nsf/HomePageByways?OpenForm&AutoFramed Pennsylvania Byways - PennDOT]
• [http://byways.org/explore/states/PA National Scenic Byways Program – Pennsylvania]

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