The Best Scenic Drives in America showcases the most outstanding and distinctive drives across the United States. While all the roadways in this book are scenic, most are special in another way: They have earned recognition from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation as either National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads. In order to obtain these prestigious designations, a roadway must meet high standards for scenic, recreational, natural, historical, cultural, or archeological significance. Currently, 96 roadways in 39 states have won such recognition - including 75 National Scenic Byways and 21 All-American Roads - and are collectively known as America's Byways. This book covers each of these extraordinary drives and goes a step further, adding some of the top scenic drives from the other 11 states.