AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail

Michigan
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Avenue and Church Near Comerica Park on the Woodward · Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

If Broadway = Theater and Rodeo Drive = High Fashion and Jewelry, then Woodward = the Automobile. The Motor City, and in particular, Woodward Avenue, put the world on wheels. America s automobile heritage is represented along this byway in famed industrial complexes, office buildings, residential mansions, world-renowned museums, and cultural institutions.

The experienceAll-American Road
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
A beautiful grey brick church, near Comerica Park, on the Woodward Avenue Scenic Byway.
Avenue and Church Near Comerica Park on the Woodward
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.