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National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the
United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often less-traveled roads and promote
tourism and economic development. The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is administered by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).