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Exton Bypass Byway
Chester County

This stretch of U.S. Route 30 – the
historic Lincoln Highway – winds
through the picturesque Brandywine Valley. Scenic vistas
connect interesting
towns with eclectic
art galleries and
attractions
such as
the QVC
Studio
in

Governor Casey Byway
Lackawanna County

This stretch of Route 6 traverses the historic
Lackawanna River Valley near Scranton. Stop
at the Steamtown Historic Site to see early
examples of massive steam locomotives in
action (seasonal train rides available). Or,
board a refurbished 28-passenger mine car
for a 300-foot trip below ground to the 1860
Lackawanna Coal Mine.

Grand View Byway
City of Pittsburgh

Drive up the historic McArdle Roadway for a
“Grand View” of the City of Pittsburgh. From
atop Mt. Washington, you’ll enjoy spectacular
views of downtown’s Golden Triangle, where
the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers
meet to form the mighty Ohio. You’ll
see why USA Today named this one
of the 10 Most Beautiful Places
in America.

High Plateau
Byway
Clinton and
Centre Counties

This 27-mile byway spans
the top of the Allegheny, offering
panoramic views of the Sproul State
Forest. Plentiful deer, bear and elk roam
the region. Get out your camera for great

West
Chester, home of
the multimedia
retailing
giant. West Chester is
also home to the American
Helicopter Museum, with over
35 helicopters on display.

Gateway to the Endless
Mountains Byway
Wyoming County

Named one of America’s most scenic drives
by National Geographic Magazine, these
sections of Route 6 near Tunkhannock offer
lovely Susquehanna River views plus quaint
towns. Bring your gear for hiking, biking,
kayaking, canoeing and fishing in the area,
or stroll through the intriguing shops of
Tunkhannock.

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Mercer County

Only 6.4 miles long, the Lake Wilhelm
Scenic Byway is one of the state’s shortest
– but it’s long on opportunities for outdoor
fun. The byway skirts part of a paved 12.5
mile bike trail surrounding the 1,860-acre
lake in Maurice Goddard State Park. Photographers, birders and hikers will enjoy
the views from an observation deck near
the marina. Picnic pavilions and hiking
trails also abound.

Laurel Highlands Byway
Westmoreland and Fayette Counties
Nature inspires manmade beauty in the
Laurel Highlands, home to Frank Lloyd
Wright’s architectural masterworks,
Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Stop at
Ohiopyle State Park for a closer look at
the area’s sparkling waterfalls. Nearby
is Pennsylvania’s largest cave, Laurel

shots from Two Run Rock Vista and Fish
Dam Run Vista. Fall foliage season along the
byway is not to be missed!

Caverns. History buffs will want to check
out Fort Ligonier, a meticulously restored
fortification of the French and Indian War.

Journey Through Hallowed
Ground Byway

Lebanon Cornwall Byway

Adams County

Follow U.S. 15 into the past from PA Route
394 to the Maryland border, designated one
of “America’s Byways” by the U.S. Secretary
of Transportation. The biggest battle of the
Civil War still comes to life in the storied
town of Gettysburg and the bloodied fields
that surround it. Twenty-six miles of paved
road connect major battle sites for self-touring, or stop at the National Mi ]\