# Scenic road routes in New York State

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scenic-road-routes-in-new-york-state
> Updated: 2026-08-15T00:35:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

New York State features four routes identified as some of the most scenic roads in the United States. 

The Palisades Scenic Byway, which spans New York and New Jersey, is noted for 19 miles of views featuring 500-foot-tall Palisades Cliffs. The Palisades Interstate Parkway is a designated State Scenic Byway that offers views along the Hudson River and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Other highlighted routes include the 86-mile Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, which passes through state parks, villages, and a wildlife refuge, and the Lincoln Highway, a coast-to-coast route that begins in New York City's Times Square.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: New York State features four of America's most scenic roads

New York State is home to four of America's most scenic roads, including the Palisades Scenic Byway, Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, and the Lincoln Highway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-state-features-four-of-americas-most-scenic-roads-1

### 2026-08-12: New York State features four of America's most scenic roads

New York State hosts four of America's most scenic roads, including the Palisades Scenic Byway, Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, and the Lincoln Highway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-state-features-four-of-americas-most-scenic-roads

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