Connecticut - Connecticut State Route 169

Description: Traverse one of the last unspoiled areas in the northeastern United States, with forests, open spaces, rustic farmsteads, and historic structures and features. This 25-town route winds its way through history past Colonial homesteads, churches, stone walls, meeting houses, and private schools as it connects several classic New England towns. You'll see 189 structures built before 1855. Views include maple and pine stands and glacially deposited rocks and boulders that lie strewn throughout fields.

Time to Allow: 45-60 minutes without stopping, or one full day with stops at museums, etc.

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Reproduced with permission from the National Scenic Byways Online: www.byways.org

"The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads."