Wisconsin Scenic Byways
| Wisconsin Scenic Byways | |
|---|---|
| Highway names | |
| Interstates: | Interstate X (I-X) |
| US Highways: | U.S. Highway X (US X) |
| State: | (State Trunk) Highway X (STH-X or WIS X) |
| Rustic Roads: | Rustic Road RX |
| System links | |
| Door County Coastal Byway | |
|---|---|
| Location: | WIS 42 and WIS 57 north of Sturgeon Bay to Northport |
| Length: | 66 mi (106 km) |
| Lower Wisconsin River Road | |
|---|---|
| Location: | WIS 60 along the Wisconsin River between I-90 near Lodi to WIS 35 in Prairie du Chien |
| Length: | 100 mi (160 km) |
| Wisconsin Great River Road | |
|---|---|
| Location: | WIS 35 along the Mississippi River from Kieler to Prescott / US 10 |
| Length: | 250 mi (400 km) |
| Wisconsin Lake Superior Byway | |
|---|---|
| Location: | WIS 13 / Great Lakes Circle Tour between near Ashland / US 2 and CTH-H |
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. The state had another systems of scenic highways called Rustic Roads. There are four state-recognized scenics byways in Wisconsin.
The Door County Coastal Byway is a 66-mile (106 km) loop beginning and ending at the intersection of WIS 42 and WIS 57 by Sturgeon Bay. The loop follows WIS 42 and WIS 57 along the coasts of Lake Michigan and Green Bay in Door County. Highlights include orchards, vineyards, and forests. Visitor attractions include shopping, several lighthouses, three state parks (Peninsula, Newport, and Whitefish Dunes), and 10 county parks. Natural highlights includes vistas from the Niagara Escarpment and shores of Lake Michigan or Green Bay.The Ridges Sanctuary, a National Natural Landmark, is located near WIS 42 by Baileys Harbor.Country magazine named the byway on their Top 10 Best Scenic Roads list in 2013.
The Lower Wisconsin River Road is a 100-mile-long (160 km) segment along WIS 60. Highlights of the route include Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings Taliesin (his summer home) and House on the Rock along with several battlefields for the Black Hawk War.
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