National Scenic Byway Day
September 22 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
September 22 is the first annual National Scenic Byway Day, a new nationwide observance created by the National Scenic Byway Association to encourage travelers to explore America’s designated scenic, historic, and culturally rich roads.
- Celebrate the open road, leave major highways behind, and discover local communities, history, and landscapes.
- Milestone Year: The inaugural 2026 observance aligns with America’s 250th birthday and the centennial of the U.S. Numbered Highway System.
- Scope: More than 1,000 designated scenic byways exist across the United States, ranging from coastal cliffs to red-rock canyons and historic small towns.
Ways to Celebrate
- Plan a Scenic Drive: Take a trip along a local or regional designated byway. Tools like TravelByways.com provide maps and itineraries.
- Support Local Businesses: Stop at small-town shops, local diners, and rural communities along the route.
- Explore History: Visit roadside historic markers, local museums, and cultural heritage sites.
The National Scenic Byway Association is thrilled to declare September 22 as National Scenic Byway Day—the perfect excuse to crank up the playlist, and cruise along some of the most jaw-dropping, soul-stirring roads in the country!
