| Wisconsin Scenic Byways | |
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| Caption: | Highway marker for Wisconsin's scenic byways |
| Statehwy: | (State Trunk) Highway X (STH-X or WIS X) |
| Interstate: | Interstate X (I-X) |
| Us: | U.S. Highway X (US X) |
| Label1: | Rustic Roads |
| Field1: | 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.[1]
| State: | WI |
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| Door County Coastal Byway | |
| Location: | Sturgeon Bay–Northport |
| Length Mi: | 66 |
| Length Round: | 0 |
| Length Ref: | [2] |
The Door County Coastal Byway is a 66miles 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.[3] Natural highlights includes vistas from the Niagara Escarpment and shores of Lake Michigan or Green Bay.[4] The Ridges Sanctuary, a National Natural Landmark, is located near WIS 57 by Baileys Harbor.[5] Country magazine named the byway on their Top 10 Best Scenic Roads list in 2013.[6]
In February 2021, the byway was designated as a National Scenic Byway.
| State: | WI |
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| Lower Wisconsin River Road | |
| Location: | Near Lodi–Prairie du Chien |
| Length Mi: | 100 |
| Length Round: | 0 |
The Lower Wisconsin River Road is a 100adj=midNaNadj=mid 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.
| State: | WI |
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| Nicolet–Wolf River Scenic Byway | |
| Location: | Forest, Langlade, Oneida and Vilas counties |
| Established: | August 22, 2017[7] |
| Length Mi: | 145 |
| Length Round: | 0 |
The Nicolet–Wolf River Scenic Byway is a 145adj=midNaNadj=mid 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.[7]
See main article: Great River Road.
| State: | WI |
| Header Type: | hist |
| Wisconsin Great River Road | |
| Location: | Kieler–Prescott |
| Length Mi: | 250 |
| Length Round: | 0 |
The Wisconsin Great River Road consists of 250miles of highway along the Mississippi River on the Great River Road. It is the only All American Road designated in the state.
| State: | WI |
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| Wisconsin Lake Superior Byway | |
| Location: | Near Ashland |
| Length Round: | 0 |
The Wisconsin Lake Superior Byway is a 70miles segment of WIS 13 and the Lake Superior Circle Tour near the coast of Lake Superior through fishing towns. Highlights include the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation. In February 2021, the byway was designated as a National Scenic Byway.