AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

The scenic side
of Michigan.

Named routes to browse, photographs to inspire, and practical notes for the drive.
Brockway Mountain Drive · Public Domain. Tim Burke · Photo credits
PICK A ROAD. MAKE A MEMORY.

Scenic routes to explore

3 route & road-trip ideas

Michigan

Copper Country Trail

National Scenic Byway

Pure copper! In Michigan s northern wilderness you will find the legacy of a mining boom that produced over ten billion pounds of copper that assisted a nation’s growth. Today, the story of the Copper Country is told in the historic downtowns, mine shafthouses, and through the history of the people.

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Michigan

River Road Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway

River Road Scenic Byway showcases all the AuSable River Valley has to offer. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Huron National Forest, enjoy panoramic views from high bluffs, spectacular fall colors, or quiet winter splendor. Hike, canoe, birdwatch, snowmobile, or ski--River Road can be explored during any season.

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Michigan

Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail

All-American Road

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.

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Multistate routes appear in each relevant state. Some entries describe a byway, others a selected stretch or a broader road trip; routes can overlap.