New York state Scenic Byways

Fourteen Scenic Byways meander through the quaint villages and picturesque mountains of the Adirondack region. A Scenic Byway is a road with a story to tell. Byways offer magnificent views, fascinating historical sites, access to an array of outdoor activities, captivating cultures, spellbinding art or spectacular structures.

The byways must embrace at least one theme: scenic, natural, recreational, cultural, historical or archaeological. New York state is proud to boast that it has two National Scenic Byways and an All-American Road, the latter passes through the Adirondacks and holds the nation's highest designation. Travel the same route that Vice President Teddy Roosevelt did the night he learned that President McKinley had been shot in Buffalo, enjoy a rush from the bobsled track in Lake Placid or learn about the history of the Adirondacks at the museum in Blue Mountain Lake.

The Scenic Byways offer history, excitement and culture.