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West Virginia - Washington Heritage Trail
Description: The Washington Heritage Trail leads you across a landscape rich in historic, natural, and scenic resources. From forest-covered mountains and valley farmland to picturesque historic towns and vestiges of bygone industries, traveling the WHT offers a rural retreat from the hustle and bustle of major metropolitan areas. Many Washington homes and estates are located along the trail. Twenty-one separate National Register Historic Districts and an astounding 126 National Register Historic Sites are located here.
Time to Allow: 6-8 hours (visitors wishing to see all the places and sights may want to spend a few days in the byw
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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."
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