Posted in Indiana January 29, 2021 by

Roll The Windows Down And Take A Drive Down The Ohio River Scenic Byway In Indiana

If you’re anything like we are, sometimes you’ve just got to get out and drive. Making that decision is the easy part; it’s much more challenging to decide where exactly we want to roam when we choose to do so. Well, southern Indiana offers a treat for roaming drivers: 303 miles of the Ohio Scenic Byway go right through the Hoosier state, and there’s so much to do along the way that we think you might need more than just a day to explore it.

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The entire Ohio River Scenic Byway is an amazing 967 miles long, a third of which rolls through Indiana.
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It hugs the banks of the Ohio River and is home to absolutely beautiful views of its river namesake.
The Byway goes straight through three Indiana towns, each with their own notable distinctions and histories.
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Vevay, Indiana is home to Schenk Mansion, which was rated one of the top 30 bed and breakfasts in the entire country.
When traveling through Madison, make sure to stop at the downtown art galleries.
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You can't miss Clifty Falls State Park, which is full of, as its name implies, numerous waterfalls.
Newburgh, Indiana's claim to fame is that it's got one of the top 25 best golf courses in the country right in the heart of it.
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Each town has their own pizzazz, with a zoo, a botanical garden, museums and even a theme park just waiting for you to come on through.
Also on this drive are several wineries. It's super hard to choose just one or two for tastings, so maybe take an extra day or so to tour them all!
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The Ohio River Scenic Byway was designated as one of the 14 original national scenic byways in the US, and it bears the honor of having been Indiana's first designated byway.
There are few things that are quite as luxurious-feeling as driving with the windows rolled down and your very favorite music playing loudly on the stereo.
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We definitely recommend, however, that from time to time you park the car, shut off the radio, and simply take in the beauty of the Ohio River.
Sunset on the water is beautiful, whether you're in any one of the three towns mentioned in this article, or if you're having a look at the Louisville, Kentucky, skyline, which is visible for a decent stretch of the road.
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As we unfortunately know, all good things must eventually come to an end. However, the Indiana state line isn't necessarily the end of your journey. We encourage you to cross into Kentucky for more breathtakingly beautiful natural splendor.
Address: Ohio River Scenic Byway, Jeffersonville, IN, USA