Ohio River Scenic Byway

States: Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
Length: 943.0 mi / 1517.6 km
Time to Allow: Two and a half days to drive or eight days to enjoy this byway

This history-rich byway meanders along the banks of the Ohio River, 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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  Learn More About Freedom on the Ohio River Scenic Byway

  Feb 25, 2011 in The American Civil War

  Learn more about the quest for freedom at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati on the Ohio River Scenic Byway.

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  A Scholarly Trip along the Ohio River Scenic Byway

  Nov 16, 2009 in College Visits

  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 US, and have the trip of a lifetime.

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  1-Day Trip: Ohio River Scenic Byway -- Ohio Must See Tour
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  Travel beside the rolling waters of the great Ohio River, stopping at many of the historic and scenic sites along the way. Learn more about two...

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  1-Day Trip: Ohio River Scenic Byway -- Indiana Must See Tour
  (Indiana)

  Indiana offers the traveler more unique sights to see along the Ohio River Scenic Byway.

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

• Ohio River Scenic Byway - Illinois
• Ohio River Scenic Byway - Indiana
• Ohio River Scenic Byway - Ohio