Implemented in 1969, Maine's state byway program is one of the oldest in the U.S. Motorists traveling along the state's scenic highways will view a diverse landscape, rangeing from the colorful Appalachian Mountains in Western Maine to the rocky shoreline along the northeastern "Downeast" coast. To view descriptions, photos, and maps of each designated scenic drive, visit the Scenic Byway links listed below. For a map of Maine (PDF file) click here.

Pictured Above: Six Miles of Untouched Coastline - The Schoodic Peninsula Road curves along rocky coastline. © September 1999. Maine Department of Transportation.

Aroostook County Region of Maine
          • State Route 11
          • US Route 1

Central Region of Maine
          • Old Canada Road Scenic Byway (National Scenic Byway)

Down East & Acadia Region of Maine
          • Acadia Byway (All-American Road)
          • Schoodic Scenic Byway (National Scenic Byway)
          • State Route 182
          • US Route 1

The Maine Highlands Region of Maine
          • No Listings

Mid Coast & Islands Region of Maine
          • No Listings

Mountains & Lakes Region of Maine
          • Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway (National Scenic Byway)
          • State Route 26
          • State Route 27

Portland & Casco Bay Region of Maine
          • No Listings

Southern Coast Region of Maine
          • No Listings

Related Maine Sightseeing Pages:
Maine Fall Foliage Touring  l  Maine Historic Bridges  l  Maine Lighthouses

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