National Scenic Byways

A scenic byway is a public road having specific scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, archeological, and/or natural qualities that has been recognized through legislation or some other official declaration. Scenic Byways may be designated by the State in which they are located in or by the National Scenic Byways Program of the Federal Highway Administration. 


Scenic byway refers not only to the road itself but also the corridor through which it passes. The distance the corridor extends from the road may vary with the different intrinsic qualities associated with its scenic byway designation. The features associated with the intrinsic qualities are considered to be representative, unique, irreplaceable or distinctly characteristic of the area, region or country.

Schoodic Scenic Byway

Beginning on Route 1 at the Hancock-Sullivan Bridge and follows Route 1 to the intersection with Route 186 or Jones Cove in West Gouldsboro. The byway then follows Route 186 through Winter Harbor taking a right turn onto Moore Road which becomes Schoodic Road through the Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park. Schoodic Road returns to Route 186 in Birch Harbor and continues on to Prospect Harbor.

Website: https://schoodicbyway.org/

The Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the Schoodic National Scenic Byway is currently in the process of being updated. This is a long-range plan that helps guide improvements, protect scenic and cultural resources, and support local priorities. 

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Acadia All-American Road

Beginning on the Trenton side of Thompson Island, following route 3 into Bar Harbor, and entering Acadia National Park in Hulls Cove or at Sieur de Mont Springs. 

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Black Woods Scenic Byway

The section of State Highway 182 that begins on the western border of Township 10 and the Town of Franklin and extending to the intersection of Route 182 and the Calais Branch Rail alignment in Cherryfield.

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