List of Florida Scenic Highways

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Florida Scenic Highways
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A Florida Scenic Highway sign, along SR A1A in North Peninsula State Park.
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Florida Scenic Highways are a collection of scenic highways in Florida organized and managed by the Florida Department of Transportation, through the Florida Scenic Highways Program. Each highway passes through or connects sites that the state of Florida determines to be of cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, natural and/or scenic significance found along Florida's highway system. The State uses the scenic highway designations to promote resource preservation and enhancement, promote tourism and economic development, and educate travelers. Florida has 27 state-designated scenic byways. Six of these byways are also National Scenic Byways, and two have been designated federally with the status of All-American Road. [1]

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List of scenic highways

Florida Scenic HighwayLength (mi)Length (km)Southern or western terminusNorthern or eastern terminusState designation dateFederal designation dateHighway corridorsNotesRef
A1A Ocean Islands Trail4064.4 Atlantic, Neptune, and Jacksonville Beaches Amelia Island July 26, 2016 SR A1A [2]
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway 72115.9 Marineland Ponte Vedra Beach January 17, 2002 All-American Road (2021); National Scenic Byway (2002) SR A1A Follows Atlantic coast barrier islands [3] [4]
Big Bend Scenic Byway220354.1 Apalachicola Tallahassee November 14, 2006 National Scenic Byway (2009) US 98  / SR 300  / CR 59  / SR 65  / SR 267  / CR 375 220 miles that travel through Leon County, Wakulla County, and Franklin County [5] [6]
Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway 34.8 Longboat Key Bridge Bradenton Beach April 17, 2001 SR 789 [7]
Broward County A1A Scenic Highway 3251.5 Miami-Dade County Line Palm Beach County LineJuly 20, 2009 SR A1A [8]
Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway 1016.1 Clearwater Tampa May 23, 2005 SR 60 [9]
Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway123198.0 Silver Springs / Altoona Ormond / RodmanApril 9, 2008 National Scenic Byway (2009) SR 40  / SR 19  / CR 445  / CR 445A  / NF 47 / USFS Service Road 29Runs through the Ocala National Forest [10]
Florida Keys Scenic Highway 110177.0 Key West Key Largo June 22, 2001 All-American Road (2009) US 1 Overseas Highway [11]
Green Mountain Scenic Byway4572.4 Oakland Park Winter Garden July 19, 2004 CR 455/CR Old 50/CR 438 [12]
Halifax Heritage Byway3556.3 Holly Hill Ponce Inlet October 5, 2020 SR A1A (CR 4075) / CR 4011 / CR 4029 / CR 4035 / CR 4039 / CR 4040 / CR 4048 / CR 4050 / CR 4052 / CR 4062 [13]
Heritage Crossroads: Miles of History Heritage Highway98157.7 Flagler Beach Bunnell / Palm Coast November 19, 2008 SR 11 / SR 100 / CR 201 / CR 2002 / CR 2001 / US 1 / CR 204 / CR 13 / CR 205 [14]
Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway 233375.0 Wabasso Titusville June 13, 2000 National Scenic Byway (2002) SR A1A  / SR 528  / US 1  / CR 402 Diverse estuary near the Kennedy Space Center [15]
Indian River Lagoon – Treasure Coast Scenic Highway4267.6December 14, 2005 SR A1A  / CR 707 [16]
J. C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway34.8 SR 21 Paso Fino RoadApril 30, 2010 SR 16 Includes loop in Penney Farms [17] [18]
Lemon Bay/Myakka Trail Scenic Highway4775.6 Venice Port Charlotte April 9, 2008 SR 776  / CR 771  / CR 775A [19]
Martin Grade Scenic Highway1219.3SR 710Allapattah FlatsJanuary 28, 2015CR 714 / SW Martin Highway [20]
Old Florida Heritage Highway4877.3June 7, 2001 US 441 [21]
Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail 3454.7 Ormond Beach Ormond-By-The-Sea July 9, 2007 National Scenic Byway (2009) CR 2002  / CR 4011  / CR 2820  / SR 40  / CR 2803  / SR A1A [22]
Palma Sola Scenic Highway46.4May 28, 2004 SR 64 [23]
Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway 1117.7 Bayou Texar US 90 Alt. April 24, 1998 US 90 [24]
Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway 6299.8 Mabel Rutland May 2, 2013 SR 44 / CR 470 / US 301 / CR 476 / CR 476B / CR 673 / CR 478 / SR 471 / CR 48 / CR 747 / CR 478A / SR 50 [25]
Tamiami Trail – Windows to the Gulf Coast Waters 70112.7 Sarasota/Charlotte County Line Hillsborough/ Manatee County LineDecember 19, 2003 US 41 [26]
The Ridge Scenic Highway 3962.8 Haines City US 27/US 98 February 16, 2005 SR 17 [27]
River of Lakes Heritage Corridor156251.1 Sanford / DeLand Pierson / Osteen March 12, 2009 National Scenic Byway (2021) US 17  / CR 3  / SR 11 [28]
Scenic Highway 30A 3353.1 Sandestin Inlet Beach April 9, 2008 National Scenic Byway (2021) CR 30A [29]
Suncoast Scenic Parkway 4267.6 The Cheval Northern Hernando County August 18, 2006 SR 589 [30]
William Bartram Scenic and Historic Highway 1727.4Old Bull Bay Bridge CR 210 October 31, 2005 SR 13 [31]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Scenic Byway</span> United States category of road

A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. 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. The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Florida State Road A1A</span> State highway in Florida, United States

State Road A1A (SR A1A) is a major north–south Florida State Road consisting of seven separate sections running a total of 338.752 miles (545.168 km) along the Atlantic Ocean, from Key West at the southern tip of Florida, to Fernandina Beach, just south of Georgia on Amelia Island. It is the main road through most oceanfront towns. Part of SR A1A is designated the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, a National Scenic Byway. A portion of SR A1A that passes through Volusia County is designated the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail, a Florida Scenic Highway. It is also called the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway from State Road 510 at Wabasso Beach to U.S. Route 1 in Cocoa. SR A1A is famous worldwide as a center of beach culture in the United States, a scenic coastal route through most Atlantic coastal cities and beach towns, including the unique tropical coral islands of the Florida Keys. SR A1A also serves as a major thoroughfare through Miami Beach and other south Florida coastal cities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway</span> Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway

The San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway is a 236-mile (380 km) All-American Road, National Forest Scenic Byway, and Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway located in Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan, and San Miguel counties, Colorado, United States. The byway forms a loop in southwestern Colorado traversing the heart of the San Juan Mountains. The San Juan Skyway reaches its zenith at Red Mountain Pass at elevation 11,018 feet (3,358 m). Mesa Verde National Park was one of the original UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Silverton Historic District and the Telluride Historic District are National Historic Landmarks.

The Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway is a 130-mile-long (210 km) scenic byway located in Florida. The highway is a collection of several roads, running north and south along either side of the Indian River Lagoon, connected by other roads running over the Lagoon.

The Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway is a 55-mile (89 km) All-American Road and Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway located in Rocky Mountain National Park in Larimer and Grand counties, Colorado, USA. The byway consists of the 48-mile (77 km) Trail Ridge Road and the connecting 6.9-mile (11 km) Beaver Meadow Road. With a high point at 12,183 feet (3,713 m) elevation, Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in North America. The higher portion of Trail Ridge Road is closed from October to May. The Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building is a National Historic Landmark.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Forest Scenic Byway</span>

The National Forest Scenic Byways are roads that have been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as scenic byways. Many are also National Scenic Byways (NSB). The program was initiated in 1987.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trail of the Ancients</span> National Scenic Byways in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, United States

The Trail of the Ancients is a collection of National Scenic Byways located in the U.S. Four Corners states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. These byways comprise:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">River Road National Scenic Byway</span> National Scenic Byway and National Forest Scenic Byway in Iosco County, Michigan, United States

The River Road National Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway and National Forest Scenic Byway in the US state of Michigan. This 23+12-mile-long (37.8 km) byway follows M-65 and River Road; it extends eastward into the Huron National Forest and ends in the historic community of Oscoda near Lake Huron. The road parallels the historic Au Sable River which has historically been a major transportation route for floating Michigan's giant white pine from the forest to the saw mill towns on Lake Huron. Along its course, the roadway offers access to several recreational areas as well as the local scenery. The section of the River Road that follows M-65 was added to the State Trunkline Highway System in the 1930s. The River Road was given National Forest Scenic Byway status in 1988, and National Scenic Byway status in 2005.

A scenic Byway in Ohio can be any interstate, national highway, state highway, County road, municipal street, or Township road in the State of Ohio as designated by the director of transportation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway</span>

The High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway is a 127-mile-long (204 km) scenic highway in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Oregon. It runs through the state's high desert country from the town of Burns to the unincorporated community of Fields. It was designated as an Oregon Scenic Byway in 2003. The highway is maintained by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). There are a number of points of interest along the route including several that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway</span>

The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway is a New Mexico Scenic Byway and National Forest Scenic Byway located in Northern New Mexico. It begins and ends in Taos, New Mexico.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scenic byways in the United States</span>

Many roads and highways in the United States are labeled scenic byways for having exceptional scenic, historical, archaeological, natural, cultural, or recreational significance. These scenic routes are usually formally designated by national, state, or local agencies in recognition of these qualities, and many are also preserved or managed with special legislation and funding beyond what is required for ordinary road maintenance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway</span>

Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway is a US National Scenic Byway commemorating Chiricahua Apache warrior Geronimo. The road is also recognized by the New Mexico Department of Transportation as a scenic and historic byway. The town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico lies at the center of this trail with a southern end at San Lorenzo, Grant County, New Mexico and a northern end at Beaverhead Ranger Station. The Federal Highway Administration gives the total length of this scenic road as 154.0 mi (247.8 km).

Minnesota Scenic Byways are a system of roads in the U.S. state of Minnesota which pass through areas of scenic, cultural, or recreational significance. There are currently 22 scenic byways in the system with a total length of 2,948 miles (4,744 km). Eight of these byways are also designated as National Scenic Byways, and the North Shore Scenic Drive is further designated as an All-American Road.

References

  1. "About Us". Florida Scenic Highways. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  2. "A1A Ocean Islands Trail". July 26, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. "A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway". America's Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  4. "A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  5. "Big Bend Scenic Byway". America's Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  6. "Big Bend Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  7. "Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  8. "Broward County A1A Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  9. "Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  10. "Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway". America's Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
  11. "Florida Keys Scenic Highway". America's Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  12. "Green Mountain Scenic Byway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  13. Halifax Heritage Byway (Florida Department of Transportation)
  14. "Heritage Crossroads: Miles of History Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  15. "Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  16. "Indian River Lagoon – Treasure Coast Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  17. "J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  18. "J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway". J.C. Penney Memorial Scenic Highway. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  19. "Lemon Bay/Myakka Trail Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  20. "Martin Grade Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. January 28, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  21. "Old Florida Heritage Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  22. "Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  23. "Palma Sola Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  24. "Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  25. "Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  26. "Tamiami Trail – Windows to the Gulf Coast Waters Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  27. "The Ridge Scenic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  28. "River of Lakes Heritage Corridor". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  29. "Scenic Highway 30A". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  30. "Suncoast Scenic Parkway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  31. "William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway". Florida Scenic Highways. Florida Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 9, 2018.