Ohio River Scenic Byway

States: Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
Length: 943.0 mi / 1517.6 km
Time to Allow: 2.5 days to drive or 8 days to enjoy this byway.

This history-rich byway meanders along the Ohio River banks, hugging its shoreline and offering almost continuous views of the river. The history of the Ohio is found both in rural landscapes and quaint river communities, covering periods from Native American habitation through western settlement, affecting transportation patterns and industrialization.

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  • A Scholarly Trip along the Ohio River Scenic Byway

    Whether you're looking for the perfect college to attend, or if you just want to tour some of the nation's finest higher education institutions with the family, let the Ohio River Scenic Byway lead the way. With this itinerary as a guide, head out on this beautiful America's Byway to a handful of fine colleges across the Midwestern U.S., and have the trip of a lifetime.

  • History Flows Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway

    The Ohio River Scenic Byway tells the story of the great river that has shaped the landscape, people, and economy along Ohio's eastern and southern borders and across southern Indiana and Illinois. Originating 10,000 years ago when glaciers diverted existing rivers, the Ohio River has provided sustenance and transport for countless people, from native prehistoric cultures to the children of the Information Age.

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See all 3 Road Trips for Ohio River Scenic Byway

The following byways are part of the designated byway Ohio River Scenic Byway: