Welcome to the Scenic Byways of North Central West Virginia! Running from the hilly heartland to the wild mountains,
these roads
link the traveler to beautiful scenery, historic sites, unique shopping,
outdoor adventure, and lots
of friendly people.
Connected to surrounding states by I-79 and I-68, the three byways of
Old Route
7 (Rt. 7), Cheat River (Rt. 72), and Northwestern Turnpike
(Rt. 50) provide a 109 mile loop of scenic drives. Together or alone,
they make nice day trips and provide a way for travelers to sample
local cuisine, arts and crafts, and historic traditions.
GPS users
in Preston County: note that Rt. 7 is called Veteran's
Memorial Highway, Rt. 72 is Cheat Valley Highway, and Rt. 50 is
George Washington
Highway.
Thank you for visiting our site!
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North Central Byways and Backways, Inc. is a non-profit group in Morgantown that is dedicated
to promoting the tourism attributes
along Routes 7, 72, and 50. If you have any questions about the
North Central Byways & Backways
376 Wildwood Lake Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
This website is made possible with funding from the Federal Highway Administration - National Scenic Byways Program, and the
West
Virginia Department of Highways Scenic Byway Program.