Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

None - only at attractions.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian and bicycle travel along Hwy 16 is generally not recommended due to narrow shoulders and curvilinear alignment except... [more]
Camping

Camping

Camping facilities close to the byway are located in the Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park and Beaver Creek Valley State Park.

 Food

Food

Food services are located in many towns along the byway, including Dexter, Grand Meadow, Spring Valley, Preston, Lanesboro, Rushford, Houton, Hokah, and La Crescent.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

The following information centers will provide lists about the services in the area: Houston Tourist Information Center

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Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

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

An extremely scenic route through the Yucatan Valley, the segment between Houston and Caledonia to the south, curves frequently and climbs many steep grades in response to the area topography. Shoulders are very narrow (2 feet) and would not support bicyclist or pedestrian use.

When traveling the bluff country, be careful of the wildlife inhabiting the area. Rattlesnakes are occasionally found on rock outcrops and in the river bottoms.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Summer-Fall

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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