South Carolina - Ashley River Road

Description: Few roads in the United States possess the history, scenic qualities, and cultural resources of such stature in such a compact area. The Ashley River Road passes by three National Historic Landmarks -- Old Saint Andrew's Church, Drayton Hall, and Middleton Place -- as it traverses a National Register Historic District that traces the history of European and African settlement, commerce, and industry from colonial origins to the present. In the early 20th century, this road was recognized as one of the first scenic automobile touring routes.

Time to Allow: 25 minutes without stopping, or as much as two days to experience all the National Historic Landmark

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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."