Historic National Road - West Virginia

State: West Virginia
Length: 15.7 mi / 25.3 km
Time to Allow: 20 minutes to drive or 8 hours to experience the byway.

The Historic National Road was the nation's first federally funded interstate highway. It opened the nation to the west and became a corridor for the movement of goods and people. Today, visitors experience a physical timeline, including classic inns, tollhouses, diners and motels that trace 200 years of American history.

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• Historic National Road - West Virginia
  

  Our nation forever changed due to what originated along this old, 16-mile stretch now called the Historic National Road. In 1863, West Virginia...

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• 1-Day Trip: A Tour of the West Virginia Historic National Road
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  Travelers on the Historic National Road in West Virginia will experience a journey rich with historical highlights and beautiful surroundings. The...