Byway
A smaller or less-traveled road, often away from a main route.
Context
A byway can suggest a quieter route through a landscape or community. The word is also used in formal scenic-road designations.
In the United States, a National Scenic Byway is recognized for at least one of six intrinsic qualities, which include scenic, natural, historic, cultural, recreational, and archaeological value. A designated scenic byway can follow a substantial road.
Examples
- A traveler might follow a rural byway through old villages and farmland instead of taking the direct highway.