Scenic Byways

Plan Your Road Trip

Mountain Maryland is home to three of Maryland's collection of scenic byways that offer inviting views, magical main streets, enduring history, and engaging places.

Byway Experiences

There's nothing more exhilarating than hitting the open road to discover pieces of America's history and the splendor of the great outdoors. Maryland features 18 scenic byways worth exploring, each unique to their regions throughout the Old Line State and representing the state's rich beauty, history, and culture.

Explore Mountain Maryland's Scenic Byways

Allegany County, the Mountain side of Maryland, has locations and attractions featured on three of Maryland's Scenic Byways. Learn more below about the Mountain Maryland, Historic National Road, and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Scenic Byways.