HISTORIC NATIONAL ROAD

If you want a scenic drive that includes shopping or dining along with sightseeing, travel the Historic National Road Byway, also known as Route 40, and enjoy charming small towns. The Historic National Road was the nation’s first federally-funded interstate highway; it opened the nation to the west and became a corridor for the movement of goods and people. Today, travelers can experience classic inns, diners and motels that trace 200 years of American history on what is known as the “Main Street of America.”

Discover the historic downtown districts of Morristown and St. Clairsville, both chock full of local shops and eateries for you to enjoy as you stroll through. Don’t forget to stop by the 1828 Blaine Hill “S” Bridge, Ohio’s oldest sandstone bridge.

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As America’s oldest federally funded highway, the National Road connected people across Ohio and helped create towns that still thrive today. Now, this scenic byway makes for an epic road trip with 40 stops along Route 40 including historic districts, top-notch eateries and can’t-miss sites along the way.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with classic candies, decadent desserts and 45+ flavors of gourmet candy apples. Bridgeport

Taste the love and quality in every bottle from the Piccin family, whose winemaking tradition began more than a century ago in Northern Italy.

Lansing

3 1828 Blaine Hill “S” Bridge

Visit Ohio’s official Bicentennial Bridge, a stone structure that’s the last of its kind on Route 40. Bridgeport

4 Ebbert Farm Market

Choose a pumpkin from the hillside, sip apple cider and make autumn memories at this third-generation family farm. St. Clairsville

5 Mehlman’s Cafeteria

Join the thousands of guests who flock to this fourth-generation family restaurant every week for its hearty, home-style cooking. St. Clairsville

6 Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream

Try 40 flavors of handmade ice cream, including seasonal delights and old standbys. St. Clairsville

7 Belmont County Heritage Museum

Discover the stories of historic Belmont County inside a Victorian Romanesque-style building that once served as the sheriff’s residence. St. Clairsville

8 National Road Bikeway

Walk, run or bike along Ohio’s only rail-trail with a tunnel — an impressive, 532-feet-long expanse that feels like a cave. St. Clairsville

9 St. Clairsville Historic Downtown District

Pick up a walking tour brochure at the St. Clairsville Municipal Building — located at 100 N. Market St. — and take in the stunning 19th century architecture in this quaint district. Favorite shops, eateries and sites on Main Street include:

10 Giacinta’s Gelato & Caffè

11 Benjamin Lundy House

12 Lux Boutique

13 Clarendon Hotel

14 Belmont County Courthouse

15 Mary Jane’s Bakery

16 Three Labs Mercantile on Main

17 Aquilla Coffee Shop

18 From Past to Present Quilt Shop

19 Newellstown Diner

20 Restore Yoga + Wellness

21 Shaeffer Campbell Covered Bridge

See the bridge that was first built in 1891, rescued in the 1960s and reconstructed again in 1975. St. Clairsville

22 Great Western Schoolhouse

Step back in time in this restored one-room school with tours and educational classes throughout the year. St. Clairsville

23 Lloydsville Road Segment

Next, follow old National Road west for a scenic drive across a stone bridge, through Lloydsville and past the painted Guitar Quilt Barn. Lloydsville

24 My Way Café & Lounge

Gather with family and friends for a delicious Italian meal of handmade pasta and homemade sauce. Belmont

25 The Farmhouse on 40

Explore gifts, home goods and more throughout the lovingly curated rooms of this welcoming farmhouse-turned-shop. Belmont

26 Chapz Bar & Grill

Unwind at this upbeat, family-friendly spot, known for mouth-watering burgers, spicy shrimp salad and other daily specials. Belmont

27 Route 40 Lumberjaxe

Here, it’s okay to throw a few axes — or just chill out at the bar and play giant Jenga, shuffleboard, pool and foosball. Belmont

28 The Pike 40 Restaurant & Bar

Savor favorite comfort dishes at this awardwinning restaurant, which elevates Americana staples with fresh, local ingredients. Morristown

29 Morristown Historic Downtown District

Older than the state of Ohio, Morristown is a well-preserved example of a National Pike Town that dates to 1802. Morristown

30 Black Horse Inn

See a restoration in progress at this pivotal landmark, a documented stop on the Underground Railroad. Morristown

31 Morristown Post Office

Send a postcard home! Built in 1847, Morristown’s post office is one of the oldest in the nation that’s still operating. Morristown

32 Egypt Valley Wildlife Area

Spend an afternoon bird watching, fishing or hiking on thousands of acres of public land, where deer, waterfowl, otters and more abound. Piedmont

33 Hendrysburg Road Segment

View three generations of road building in Hendrysburg, including an old, bricked segment of National Road. Hendrysburg

34 Pennyroyal Opera House

Enjoy live music in “the place where bluegrass happens” — a venue that was first occupied as a church in the 1830s. Fairview

Continue West To Guernsey County

35 Salt Fork “S” Bridge

Imagine yourself in the heyday of stagecoach travel as you stand before this National Historic Landmark. Old Washington

36 Old Washington Historic District

History is all around in Old Washington, which was platted in 1805 and the site of a failed Confederate raid in 1863. Old Washington

37 The Deep Cut

After National Road cuts through a hill called Deep Cut, stop by the nearby Deep Cut Tavern for a deep-fried cheeseburger. Cambridge

38 Cambridge Historic Downtown District

Take a walking tour, wander through boutiques and museums — or visit during the holidays to see downtown Cambridge transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village. Cambridge

39 Guernsey County History Museum

Learn about the region’s heritage in this 189-year-old, 16-room home museum, which includes a replica of an 1890s coal mine. Cambridge

40 Great American Steam Locomotive Museum & Cambridge Wooden Toys

Marvel at handmade steam locomotives and then take home a beautiful wooden toy to commemorate your trip. Cambridge