Along the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway in Indiana, visitors can hike nature trails, bike the state’s longest rail trail, canoe or kayak on the River, or go trout fishing at the base of the Brookville Dam. Travelers can take walking tours through charming towns filled with antiques shops, wonderful museums, beautiful homes, and historic landmarks. Overnight lodging options abound from quaint Bed & Breakfasts to modern casinos. This byway connects the National Road Scenic Byway and the Ohio River Scenic Byway, all three of which were critical to the settlement of the northwest Territory.

Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways
Length
430 mi / 692 km
Fees
None

Who looks after this road

  • Connersville/Fayette County Tourism · their site
  • Franklin County Convention Recreation and Visitors Commission · 765-647-6522 · their site
  • Union County Tourism · their site
  • Wayne County Tourism Bureau · their site

We publish 2 places that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.

“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.

  1. Creation Zoo (Creation Museum)KY4 miles offAnimals

    Hours
    Oct 25, 2026-Jan 2, 2027: Mon-Sat 10-5; closed Sun; closed Nov 26, Dec 24-25; last admission 1 hour before close
    Adult
    44.99
  2. Perfect North SlopesIN1 mile offSki or bike

    Busy hill serving Cincinnati and Indianapolis

    Kind
    Ski Areas