Historic National Road - Indiana
Visitor Services

I-70 parallels the byway and a full range of visitor services can be found at most exits.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

There are no fees along the byway proper.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Visitors to rural portions of the byway will not find sidewalks for pedestrians or many shoulders specifically designated for bicycles. However, in rural portions of the byway where traffic is... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Camping

Camping

Camping is available at: Big Bear Campground, Deer Ridge Camping Resort, Doc-O-Lake, Grandpa's Farm Campground, and the KOA Kampground.

Food

Food

The Historic National Road can offer visitors a choice of everything from five-star restaurants to local cafes. In the smaller villages outside the metropolitan areas, new dining opportunities are... More information on Food
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.

Lodging

Lodging

Lodging facilities along the Historic National Road include everything from budget to luxury accommodations. Outside Indianapolis there is a growing number of bed and breakfasts.

Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

Retail

Retail

The National Road is well known for its antique galleries. Nearly every town along the route has a boutique or two.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Passenger vehicles are easily accommodated along this byway. The well-surfaced, wide, and generally straight highway is easily used by any automobile. It serves as a primary route across the entire state. As such, it can accommodate tour buses and recreational vehicles with ease. Wide shoulders, the relatively straight road, and parking arrangements at some restaurants provide needed bus facilities.

Restrictions

As a primary east/west route through Indiana, the road experiences no seasonal accessibility limitations.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

In the spring, flowers like poppies, irises, and wildflowers are spread along the roadside. Black locust trees and redbuds are also in bloom. During the fall, community festivals occur all along the route in September and October.

High Season

Spring and Fall

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Historic National Road - Indiana, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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