Tired of choruses of "are we there yet?" coming from the back seat? America's Byways offer a wide range of activities -- scenic, historic, and just plain interesting -- to suit any family.
In New Mexico, travelers will want to check out the Billy the Kid Trail. Named after the notorious outlaw, this byway goes through the one-street town of Lincoln where "the Kid" made his famous last escape. Kids will love visiting the hotel room where he slept, and Billy the Kid's bullet hole is still visible in the courthouse wall.
For families heading to Florida, visit the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Byway. The byway is flanked by the ocean on one side and the Indian River Lagoon by the other -- which is one of the most biodiverse estuaries on our continent. The area attracts more sea turtles than any other place in the hemisphere, and many kids will enjoy looking for their nests in the summer.
Or, head out to Maryland's Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway. Visitors won't want to miss the Chestertown Tea Party. In 1773 shortly after Boston's famous revolt, local residents boarded boats in broad daylight to dump tea to protest the tax on the colonials. Kids will also want to visit the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and view some of the world's largest vessels traveling to and from Baltimore. Find out more about family trip ideas along America's Byways.
