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Selected premier driving roads in the United
States are recognized as National Scenic Byways or All-American
Roads based on their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural,
recreational, and scenic qualities. America's Byways are a
distinctive collection of American roads and treasured places
with unique qualities and stories.
To be designated
as a National Scenic Byway, a road must posses at least one
of the six intrinsic qualities and be regionally significant.
These roads are often the "roads less traveled."
To receive an All-American
Road designation, a road must posses multiple intrinsic qualities
that are nationally significant and have one-of-a-kind features
that do not exist elsewhere. The road or highway must also
be considered a "destination unto itself." That
is, the road must provide an exceptional traveling experience
so recognized by travelers that they would make a drive along
the highway a primary reason for their trip.
There are now 96 America's Byways, 75
National Scenic Byways, and 21 All-American Roads.
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