Ohio Byways - Ohio Department of Transportation · Ohio Byways are gateways to cultural, historic,...
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Ohio Byways WSB ORB ORB ORB ORB DTB SST PPB HNR HNR HNR HNR LVP LET LET LET LHB MEC MEC LCC BDP SOC JTB GSB HHB MCS TMT OEC HCB LHB GAC JAHB WRB ACB LHB MVS NRB OMS OEC OEC 80 77 90 70 71 75 90 Take a Leisurely Journey Ohio Byways are gateways to cultural, historic, natural, scenic and recreational areas across the state. Each route has a unique story. If you follow the byway signs or use the online maps, you’ll find key points of interest and scenery. From the gorgeous shores of Lake Erie to the historic Ohio River valley, the byways offer you exceptional and memorable experiences in every corner of the state. There are 27 designated Ohio Byways to explore. Five routes have national distinction as being America’s Byways. If you typically take a highway on your travels, there’s probably a byway nearby to turn your everyday trip into an adventure. Amish Country ACB Byway Experience the cultural lifestyle of the Amish and northern Appalachian people as you travel along the charming country roads. Enjoy simple living amidst the rolling hills, farmsteads and pastoral countryside. Big Darby Plains BDP Scenic Byway Big Darby Creek and Plains offer more than 40 miles of spectacular views. Along the route discover covered bridges, suspected Underground Railroad stops, nature preserves, century farms, cemeteries and historic homes. Drovers’ Trail DTB Scenic Byway Rooted in 19th-century cattle drives that linked farmers to markets and facilitated commerce among travelers, this 37-mile byway connects the Historic National Road and the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Gateway to GAC Amish Country In your path to explore scenic Knox County, enjoy Amish culture and goods, biking rail trails, visiting a 270-foot long covered bridge, kayaking water trails, and relaxing at a waterfall park. Granville GSB Scenic Byway Granville Scenic Byway attractions include rolling hills, scenic farms, ancient burial grounds, pleasant residential districts and Denison University. Heritage Corridors HCB of Bath Nested in an urbanized area, roadways connect 19th-century hamlets in a rolling, nature- based setting with historic mills, structures and cemeteries along with a nature preserve and National Park. Historic National HNR Road – Ohio Completed in Ohio in the 1820s, this 19th-century, 225-mile national byway is lined with “pike towns” that grew up around stopping points for foot- and horse-powered traffic. Hocking Hills HHB Scenic Byway The park and glacially formed nature area, named for the bottle-shaped Hocking River Valley, have deep gorges and caves that were inhabited 7,000 years ago and more recently by the Wyandot, Delaware and Shawnee tribes. Johnny Appleseed JAHB Historic Byway Explore over 30 miles of byway celebrating the life of John “Appleseed” Chapman, legendary orchardist and nurseryman. Historic sites along this byway include Chapman’s original landholdings and nurseries, as well as original sites of Native American culture and pioneer settlements. Jefferson Township JTB Scenic Byway Jefferson Township represents an oasis of rural and natural character amid sprawling subdivisions. The roads that make up the Jefferson Township Scenic Byway offer breathtaking scenic vistas of older barns and homes, streams, sloping stands of trees and several community parks. Lake Erie Coastal LET Ohio Trail Explore Lake Erie. Experience lighthouses, maritime museums, beaches, wineries, birding, boat cruises and a string of islands. Visit the big-city attractions as well as nautical villages, which dot the coast. Land of the LCC Cross-Tipped Churches This 38-mile scenic route is flanked by an array of cross-tipped churches, found on the National Register of Historic Places, in this intense farming region dating back to the early settlements. Lincoln Highway LHB Historic Byway Beginning in 1913, Ohio’s portion of America’s first coast-to-coast paved road that connected New York with San Francisco accelerated America’s emerging automobile culture. It recounts 10 decades of travel. Lower Valley Pike LVP Scenic Byway The mighty Mad River shadows this byway, which is embraced by limestone cliffs and riparian woodlands and flanked by wetlands. The river invites activities such as canoeing, fishing or wildlife observation in all seasons. Maumee Valley MVS Scenic Byway The nearly 60-mile route parallels the Maumee River abundant with War of 1812 battle sites on Lake Erie. On land, find historic towns, an Interurban Bridge architectural gem and regional glass factories. Miami & Erie Canal MEC Scenic Byway Experience the region of prosperous, well-maintained farms and rural canal communities and the German influence that settled the region. View historic sites including the Lockkeepers House along the Towpath Trail. Morgan County MCS Scenic Byway Enjoy southern Ohio’s rustic beauty at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. From Burr Oak State Park north to the Wilds, experience the wildlife of Morgan and Muskingum counties. North Ridge NRB Scenic Byway With more than 100 historic homes dating back to the 1830s, this byway follows the northernmost ancient beach ridge across Avon and Sheffield. Ohi o & Erie OEC Canalway Tour the National Heritage Area and experience the rails, trails, landscapes, towns and sites along the first 110 miles of the canal that helped Ohio and our nation grow. Ohio River ORB Scenic Byway Play hide and seek with the Ohio River as she swells and curves through 14 counties. River towns once transported slaves en route to freedom as part of the Underground Railroad. Old Mill Stream OMS Scenic Byway Inspired by the song “Down by the Old Mill Stream,” experience a region bounded by the Blanchard River, linked by small villages, local parks, landmarks and Findlay Flag City USA. Presidential Pathways PPB Scenic Byway This byway honors Ohio presidents, William Henry Harrison (1841), a soldier who helped settle the “West,” and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893), a strong and early civil rights advocate. Scenic Olentangy SOC Heritage Corridor This byway follows an ancient Indian trail along the Olentangy River in Franklin and Delaware counties. State Route 315 was the first road commissioned in Delaware County in 1808. Scenic Scioto SST Heritage Trail Travelers along the byway will discover ancient Indian mounds, remnants of the Ohio and Erie Canal, lush forest land and the boyhood homes of two of Ohio’s famous people: American legend Roy Rogers and Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey. Tappan-Moravian TMT Trail Scenic Byway Appalachian Country comes alive along the historic Tappan- Moravian Trail along Tappan Lake. Winding through two lake regions, this scenic byway covers portions where the Delaware and Wyandot tribes traveled. It was settled by the Moravians. Wally Road WRB Scenic Byway Mohican River Country includes the historic roadbed of the “Wally,” Toledo, Walhonding Valley and Ohio railways. Ohio’s largest outdoor recreational complex comprises lush woodlands, springtime eagle nesting and pristine waterways. Welsh Scenic WSB Byway Nearly two centuries ago, Welsh immigrants established communities centered around chapels in southeastern Ohio and later built charcoal furnaces. Today this byway takes you past restored churches, cemeteries and the Bob Evans Farm. To become a designated byway, the journey must showcase culture, history, archeology, nature, recreation or a scenic route within Ohio borders. DID YOU KNOW? B y w a y s K e y : Amish Country Byway Historic National Road - Ohio Lake Erie Coastal Trail Ohio & Erie Canalway Ohio River Scenic Byway ACB LET OEC ORB HNR America’s Byways: www.OhioByways.com
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Take a Leisurely Journey Ohio Byways are gateways to cultural, historic, natural, scenic and recreational areas across the state. Each route has a unique story. If you follow the byway signs or use the online maps, you’ll find key points of interest and scenery. From the gorgeous shores of Lake Erie to the historic Ohio River valley, the byways offer you exceptional and memorable experiences in every corner of the state. There are 27 designated Ohio Byways to explore. Five routes have national distinction as being America’s Byways.
If you typically take a highway on your travels, there’s probably a byway nearby to turn your everyday trip into an adventure.
Amish Country ACB Byway Experience the cultural lifestyle of the Amish and northern Appalachian people as you travel along the charming country roads. Enjoy simple living amidst the rolling hills, farmsteads and pastoral countryside.
Big Darby Plains BDP Scenic BywayBig Darby Creek and Plains offer more than 40 miles of spectacular views. Along the route discover covered bridges, suspected Underground Railroad stops, nature preserves, century farms, cemeteries and historic homes.
Drovers’ Trail DTB Scenic BywayRooted in 19th-century cattle drives that linked farmers to markets and facilitated commerce among travelers, this 37-mile byway connects the Historic National Road and the Ohio River Scenic Byway.
Gateway to GAC Amish CountryIn your path to explore scenic Knox County, enjoy Amish culture and goods, biking rail trails, visiting a 270-foot long covered bridge, kayaking water trails, and relaxing at a waterfall park.
Granville GSB Scenic BywayGranville Scenic Byway attractions include rolling hills, scenic farms, ancient burial grounds, pleasant residential districts and Denison University.
Heritage Corridors HCB of BathNested in an urbanized area, roadways connect 19th-century hamlets in a rolling, nature-based setting with historic mills, structures and cemeteries along with a nature preserve and National Park.
Historic National HNR Road – Ohio Completed in Ohio in the 1820s, this 19th-century, 225-mile national byway is lined with “pike towns” that grew up around stopping points for foot- and horse-powered traffic.
Hocking Hills HHB Scenic BywayThe park and glacially formed nature area, named for the bottle-shaped Hocking River Valley, have deep gorges and caves that were inhabited 7,000 years ago and more recently by the Wyandot, Delaware and Shawnee tribes.
Johnny Appleseed JAHB Historic BywayExplore over 30 miles of byway celebrating the life of John “Appleseed” Chapman, legendary orchardist and nurseryman. Historic sites along this byway include Chapman’s original landholdings and nurseries, as well as original sites of Native American culture and pioneer settlements.
Jefferson Township JTB Scenic BywayJefferson Township represents an oasis of rural and natural character amid sprawling subdivisions. The roads that make up the Jefferson Township Scenic Byway offer breathtaking scenic vistas of older barns and homes, streams, sloping stands of trees and several community parks.
Lake Erie Coastal LET Ohio Trail Explore Lake Erie. Experience lighthouses, maritime museums, beaches, wineries, birding, boat cruises and a string of islands. Visit the big-city attractions as well as nautical villages, which dot the coast.
Land of the LCC Cross-Tipped ChurchesThis 38-mile scenic route is flanked by an array of cross-tipped churches, found on the National Register of Historic Places, in this intense farming region dating back to the early settlements.
Lincoln Highway LHB Historic BywayBeginning in 1913, Ohio’s portion of America’s first coast-to-coast paved road that connected New York with San Francisco accelerated America’s emerging automobile culture. It recounts 10 decades of travel.
Lower Valley Pike LVP Scenic BywayThe mighty Mad River shadows this byway, which is embraced by limestone cliffs and riparian woodlands and flanked by wetlands. The river invites activities such as canoeing, fishing or wildlife observation in all seasons.
Maumee Valley MVS Scenic BywayThe nearly 60-mile route parallels the Maumee River abundant with War of 1812 battle sites on Lake Erie. On land, find historic towns, an Interurban Bridge architectural gem and regional glass factories.
Miami & Erie Canal MEC Scenic BywayExperience the region of prosperous, well-maintained farms and rural canal communities and the German influence that settled the region. View historic sites including the Lockkeepers House along the Towpath Trail.
Morgan County MCS Scenic BywayEnjoy southern Ohio’s rustic beauty at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. From Burr Oak State Park north to the Wilds, experience the wildlife of Morgan and Muskingum counties.
North Ridge NRB Scenic BywayWith more than 100 historic homes dating back to the 1830s, this byway follows the northernmost ancient beach ridge across Avon and Sheffield.
Ohio & Erie OEC CanalwayTour the National Heritage Area and experience the rails, trails, landscapes, towns and sites along the first 110 miles of the canal that helped Ohio and our nation grow.
Ohio River ORB Scenic BywayPlay hide and seek with the Ohio River as she swells and curves through 14 counties. River towns once transported slaves en route to freedom as part of the Underground Railroad.
Old Mill Stream OMS Scenic BywayInspired by the song “Down by the Old Mill Stream,” experience a region bounded by the Blanchard River, linked by small villages, local parks, landmarks and Findlay Flag City USA.
Presidential Pathways PPB Scenic BywayThis byway honors Ohio presidents, William Henry Harrison (1841), a soldier who helped settle the “West,” and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893), a strong and early civil rights advocate.
Scenic Olentangy SOC Heritage CorridorThis byway follows an ancient Indian trail along the Olentangy River in Franklin and Delaware counties. State Route 315 was the first road commissioned in Delaware County in 1808.
Scenic Scioto SST Heritage TrailTravelers along the byway will discover ancient Indian mounds, remnants of the Ohio and Erie Canal, lush forest land and the boyhood homes of two of Ohio’s famous people: American legend Roy Rogers and Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey.
Tappan-Moravian TMT Trail Scenic BywayAppalachian Country comes alive along the historic Tappan-Moravian Trail along Tappan Lake. Winding through two lake regions, this scenic byway covers portions where the Delaware and Wyandot tribes traveled. It was settled by the Moravians.
Wally Road WRB Scenic BywayMohican River Country includes the historic roadbed of the “Wally,” Toledo, Walhonding Valley and Ohio railways. Ohio’s largest outdoor recreational complex comprises lush woodlands, springtime eagle nesting and pristine waterways.
Welsh Scenic WSB BywayNearly two centuries ago, Welsh immigrants established communities centered around chapels in southeastern Ohio and later built charcoal furnaces. Today this byway takes you past restored churches, cemeteries and the Bob Evans Farm.
To become a designated byway, the journey must showcase culture, history, archeology, nature, recreation
or a scenic route within Ohio borders.
DID YOU KNOW?
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Amish Country BywayHistoric National Road - Ohio
Lake Erie Coastal TrailOhio & Erie Canalway
Ohio River Scenic Byway
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America’s Byways:
www.OhioByways.com
