Oregon's two major interstates connect our largest cities to each other and
our neighboring states. But despite the diverse and dramatic scenery that's
revealed along each one, you simply can't appreciate Oregon from the fast lane
of the freeway. So take a few hours (or a few days) and explore some of our
roads less traveled. They can escort you along a rollicking river or a rugged
coastline. They can guide you to the base of a majestic peak or the edge of
a massive canyon. Granted, these routes may not offer the fastest ways to get
around Oregon. Yet whichever one you happen to be on, you're sure to get quite
a rush.
Two of Oregon's Scenic Byways have been honored as All-American
Roads, placing them among a handful of the most treasured routes in the country.
Four others have been designated National Scenic Byways for their outstanding
qualities. These and six more Oregon Scenic Byways are clearly marked with signs
along the routes. In addition to these twelve byways, there are four Tour Routes,
rural roads that have been selected for their unique regional appeal. Many of
the byways and tour routes travel through remote areas where gas stations are
few and far between. So "fill'er up" when you have the chance. Since
road and weather conditions can be hazardous, especially at higher elevations,
we urge you to check this website for road and weather conditions before heading
out.
Oregon Scenic Byways
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The Historic Columbia River Highway
Scenic Byway
Long live the "King of Roads." |
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The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
A mile-deep gorge and two-mile-high mountains. |
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The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
A national park, a national symbol, a natural treasure. |
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The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway
Wind, waves and a long, winding road. |
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The West Cascades Scenic Byway
A scenic alternative to the freeway. |
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The McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass Scenic
Byway
A journey through the passes. |
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The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Sparkling lakes, snowcapped peaks, and unique volcanic strata combine
to make this 66-mile Byway a true national treasure.
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The Outback Scenic Byway
The sounds - and colors - of silence. |
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The Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
Two raging rivers run through it. |
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The Journey Through Time Scenic Byway
Put your car in drive and your sense of time in reverse. |
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The Blue Mountains Scenic Byway
Back through fascinating history. Up through incredible scenery. |
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The Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway
Gold is not all that glitters in these parts. |
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The High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway |
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The
Over the Rivers & Through the Woods Scenic Byway
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The
Silver Falls Tour Route
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The
Grande Tour Route
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The
East Steens Tour Route
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The
Steens Loop Tour Route
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The
Diamond Loop Tour Route
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The
Myrtle Creek - Canyonville Tour Route
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The
Cow Creek Tour Route
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The
Charleston to Bandon Tour Route
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The
Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Tour Route
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