The Ohio Byways Collection - 27 Paths to see our state!
Ohio Byways act as pathways into cultural, historic, natural and man-made wonders that can be seen across Ohio. In our state, there are 27 designated Byways - typically two-lane roads - that have been given this designation.
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When you see this sign, you're on a road designed to take you on a journey and help you ...
... discover some of our best places.
We invite you to take a two-lane adventure.
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Welcome to Great Lakes Now visitors
Ohio Byways are proud to be an underwriting sponsor of Great Lakes Now - an international conference of all those invested in preserving the natural resources of our Great Lakes.
We invite you to watch the coverage live online here and discover how you can join in the efforts to preserve our natural resources, much as we help preserve and celebrate the cultural, historic, natural and recreational resources of our state along our Byways.
C-Span style coverage of conference sessions, interviews with experts and scientists.
Monday, Sept. 10: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 11: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 12: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 13: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
National Nightly Wrap-Ups - 7:30 - 8:00 PM
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Watch live coverage - September 10 - 14
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Where Can the Road Lead You?
Each of the Byways tells you a different story and offers a different adventure. As you journey along these signed routes, you’ll be taken to key points-of-interest - both present-day and from our past. From the gorgeous shores of Lake Erie to the serene landscape of Amish country, the Byways offer you exceptional and memorable experiences - in every corner of the state.
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Wander through
beautiful Amish Country * |
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Take in the fun of Maverick Bay
along our northern coastline
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Enjoy the Journeys!
The Ohio Byway Links collection - in conjunction with the
Ohio State Department of Transportation and a grant
from the Federal Highway Administration - recently
created a brochure designed to guide you to each of our
Ohio Byways.
We invite you to Discover Ohio and find the link to your
next journey in the brochure.
Click here to be connected!
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Fun Byway Facts
Byways are designed to help you "experience and savor life in the slow lane." And, if you typically take a highway on your travels - there’s probably a Byway nearby to turn your everyday trip into an adventure. We invite you to hop off the freeway and come see what awaits!
To become a designated Byway - the journey must showcase culture, history, archeology, nature, recreation, or a scenic route in our borders. In addition:
- Some Byways follow a single road - while others map together a signed route.
- You follow the Byway signs to discover each Byway’s story.
Take an adventure along an America's Byway, too!
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Five of the state Byway routes also have been recognized nationally as America’s Byways. These Byways will carry signs bearing the America’s Byways logo (left.) Following the signs will take you on delightful off-freeway journeys to sites of importance to both our country and our state.
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To Learn More ....
For more information on the Ohio Scenic Byways and America’s Byways visit: www.ohiobyways.com or www.byways.org
* Amish Country Byway photo courtesy of Wade Wilcox, Amish Country Images.