West Virginia - Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

Description: The Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike byway follows the spectacular route of the historic Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, which was one of the first major roadways over the Alleghenies into what was then western Virginia.

Time to Allow: 1 1/4 hours; including backways 2 1/2 hours

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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."