Scenic Byways

Cordell Hull Scenic Byway
The Cordell Hull Scenic Byway goes through the counties of Barren and Monroe in Kentucky. The route (Hwy. 70) begins at Mammoth Cave National Park, through Cave City where the name changes to Hwy. 70/90 and then heads east to Glasgow. As the road begins its roller coaster-like hills and curves, the name changes to Highway 63 as it leads to Temple Hill and Tompkinsville, Kentucky before crossing into Tennessee.

Cordell Hull, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, former US Senator and the longest longest-serving Secretary of State, was born near Byrdstown, Tennessee and a museum is located there. This is the route of the Annual Roller Coaster Fair (Yard Sale) the first weekend in October.

Attractions on or near the road are Fort Williams, a Civil War fort in Glasgow; John Hunt Morgan Trail; Historic Plaza Theatre; South Central Kentucky Cultural Center; Morrison Park Camp, the oldest sawdust camp in the USA; Rotary Boy Scout Camp; and Old Mulkey Meeting House State Historic Site.

Begin at Cave City on Highway 70; head east on Highway 70/90 to Glasgow; continue east on Highway 63 to Temple Hill and Tompkinsville. Take 163 south across the Tennessee line to Celina and then on to Livingston and Byrdstown.

Green Line represents the Cordell Hull Scenic Byway

Kentucky 100 Scenic Drive
A photographer’s paradise and a haven for the history buff is a trip beginning in Russellville and continuing through the natural beauty of the Barren River Basin and historic towns of Franklin, Scottsville, Fountain Run, Gamaliel and Tompkinsville to the scenic upper Cumberland hills of eastern Monroe County and ending in Burkesville. Country roads with the charm of Kentucky wildflowers, rural farms and historic churches (some more than 100 years old) greet the visitor at every turn. Many antique shops may be found along the route as well.
Begin in Russellville, Kentuckys
Take KY 100 to Burkesville, Kentucky

Blue Line represents the Kentucky 100 Scenic Byway

Duncan Hines Scenic Byway
This is an 82-mile route which runs through Warren and Edmonson counties, passing many historic homes and churches. Beginning at the former home and office of author Duncan Hines in Bowling Green, it then runs through numerous small communities and Mammoth Cave National Park and crosses the Green River by ferry. Along the route are stately mansions, quaint homes, one-room school house, old train depot, historic cemeteries, Civil War battlefields, rolling pastures, and numerous antique shops. Click here for turn by turn directions.

Click here for pdf of Area Map