List of Pennsylvania Scenic Byways

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Pennsylvania Scenic Byways
System information
Formed2001[1]
Highway names
InterstatesInterstate X (I-X)
US HighwaysU.S. Route X (US X)
StatePennsylvania Route X (PA X)
System links
Pennsylvania Byway marker along the US 202 Parkway

The Pennsylvania Scenic Byways system consists of 20 roads recognized for their scenic or historic qualities.

History

In 1991, 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.[1]

Byways

Blue Route

The Blue Route north of US 1.
See also: Interstate 476

The Blue Route Scenic Byway follows

Pennsylvania Veterans Museum.[2]

Brandywine Valley

The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway follows

Brandywine River Museum.[3]

Bucktail Trail

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.[4]

Conestoga Ridge

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.[5][6]

Crawford Lakelands

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.[7]

Delaware River Valley

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.[8]

Exton Bypass

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.[9]

Gateway to the Endless Mountains

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.[10]

Governor Casey

See also: U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania

The Governor Casey Scenic Byway runs along the

Lackawanna Coal Mine.[11]

Grand View

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.[12]

High Plateau

High Plateau Scenic Byway along PA 144 in Noyes Township, Clinton County
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.[13]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground

The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Scenic Byway runs along

Monticello, Virginia.[15]

Kinzua

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.[16]

Lake Wilhelm

The Lake Wilhelm Scenic Byway runs along Creek Road in Mercer County, serving Maurice K. Goddard State Park, which is home to Lake Wilhelm.[17]

Laurel Highlands

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.[18]

Lebanon Cornwall

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.[19]

Longhouse

Longhouse National Forest Scenic Byway marker along PA 321

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.[20][21]

National Road

See also: National Road

The National Road Scenic Byway follows the historic

All-American Road called the Historic National Road.[23]

Seaway Trail

See also:
Seaway Trail

The Seaway Trail Scenic Byway runs from the

Presque Isle Lighthouse, the 1867 Land Lighthouse, Mazza Vineyards, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and the USS Niagara.[24] The Seaway Trail is also a National Scenic Byway.[25]

U.S. Route 202 Parkway

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.[26]

Viaduct Valley Way

The Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway passing under the Tunkhannock Viaduct
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.[27]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Pennsylvania Byways History". PennDOT. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  2. ^ "Blue Route". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  3. ^ "Brandywine Valley". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  4. ^ "Bucktail Trail". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  5. ^ "Pennsylvania Byways" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  6. ^ Reilly, P.J. (October 22, 2012). "Route 23 stretch designated a heritage byway". LancasterOnline. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "Crawford Lakelands". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  8. ^ "Delaware River Valley". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  9. ^ "Exton Bypass". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  10. ^ "Gateway to the Endless Mountains". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  11. ^ "Governor Casey". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  12. ^ "Grand View". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  13. ^ "High Plateau". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  14. ^ "Journey Through Hallowed Ground". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  15. National Scenic Byways Program
    . Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  16. ^ "Kinzua". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  17. ^ "Lake Wilhelm". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  18. ^ "Laurel Highlands". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  19. ^ "Lebanon Cornwall". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  20. ^ "Longhouse National". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  21. National Scenic Byways Program
    . Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  22. ^ "National Road". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  23. National Scenic Byways Program
    . Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  24. ^ "Seaway Trail". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
  25. National Scenic Byways Program
    . Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  26. ^ "U.S. Route 202 Parkway". VisitPA.com. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  27. ^ "Viaduct Valley Way". VisitPA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.

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