| Statehwy | (State Trunk) Highway X (STH-X or WIS X) |
|---|---|
| Interstate | Interstate X (I-X) |
| Us | U.S. Highway X (US X) |
| Field 1 | Rustic Road RX |
| Links | WI |
The Wisconsin Scenic Byways are a system consisting of roads in the U.S. state of Wisconsin that travel through areas of scenic and historic interest. The intent of this system is to promote tourism and raise awareness of the communities along these routes. Wisconsin also has another system of scenic highways called Rustic Roads. There are five state-recognized scenic byways in Wisconsin, and three of them have also been designated National Scenic Byways.[2]
Byways
Door County Coastal Byway
| State | WI |
|---|---|
| Location | Sturgeon Bay–Northport |
| Length | 66 mi |
| Length round | 0 |
The Door County Coastal Byway is a 66-mile (106-kilometre) loop beginning and ending at the intersection of WIS 42 and WIS 57 by Sturgeon Bay.[3] The loop follows WIS 42 and WIS 57 along the coasts of Lake Michigan and Green Bay in Door County.[3] Highlights include orchards, vineyards, and forests.[3] Visitor attractions include shopping, several lighthouses, three state parks (Peninsula, Newport, and Whitefish Dunes),[4] and 10 county parks.[5] Natural highlights includes vistas from the Niagara Escarpment and shores of Lake Michigan or Green Bay.[6] The Ridges Sanctuary, a National Natural Landmark, is located near WIS 57 by Baileys Harbor.[4] Country magazine named the byway on their Top 10 Best Scenic Roads list in 2013.[7]
In February 2021, the byway was designated as a National Scenic Byway.[2]
Lower Wisconsin River Road
| State | WI |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Lodi–Prairie du Chien |
| Length | 100 mi |
| Length round | 0 |
The Lower Wisconsin River Road is a 100-mile (160-kilometre) segment along WIS 60. Highlights of the route include Frank Lloyd Wright's summer home, Taliesin, and potentially-Wright-inspired House on the Rock along with several battlefields for the Black Hawk War.[3]
Nicolet–Wolf River Scenic Byway
| State | WI |
|---|---|
| Location | Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas counties |
| Established | August 22, 2017[1] |
| Length | 145 mi |
| Length round | 0 |
The Nicolet–Wolf River Scenic Byway is a 145-mile (233-kilometre) byway connecting the Nicolet National Forest with the Wolf River, a National Scenic River in Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas counties. It follows WIS 55, WIS 32, WIS 52 and WIS 70.[1]
Wisconsin Great River Road
| State | WI |
|---|---|
| Location | Kieler–Prescott |
| Length | 250 mi |
| Length round | 0 |
The Wisconsin Great River Road consists of 250 miles (400 km) of highway along the Mississippi River on the Great River Road. It is the only All American Road designated in the state.[3][2]
Wisconsin Lake Superior Byway
| State | WI |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Ashland |
| Length round | 0 |
The Wisconsin Lake Superior Byway is a 70-mile (110-kilometre) segment of WIS 13 and the Lake Superior Circle Tour near the coast of Lake Superior through fishing towns.[3] Highlights include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation.[3] In February 2021, the byway was designated as a National Scenic Byway.[2]
References
- ^ "Nicolet–Wolf River Scenic Byway Becomes Fifth Scenic Byway in the State". Antigo Times. August 22, 2017. Archived September 6, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Willems, Devin (February 16, 2021). "Door County route among three Wisconsin routes that earn national designations". WeAreGreenBay.com. Green Bay, Wisconsin: WFRV-TV. Archived February 21, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ Wisconsin Department of Transportation. "Wisconsin Scenic Byways". Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Archived March 4, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Bergin, Mary (September–October 2010). "Three Fall Drives in Wisconsin". Wisconsin Trails. Archived December 8, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ Wisconsin Department of Tourism. "Door County Coastal Byway". Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Archived December 8, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ Door County. "Door County Coastal Byway". Door County. Archived December 8, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ Beers, Darryl R. (2013). "Door County Coastal Byway". Country. Archived December 8, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 3, 2015.