National Designation for the Connecticut River Byway The Connecticut River Byway has been named a National Scenic Byway. More Visit the Connecticut River Byway's official web site. Tour the ten Waypoint Communities, and learn more about the valley's nature, history, culture, recreation, agriculture, railroad heritage, and local products. You'll find your way to delightful covered bridges, colorful local events, fascinating museums, farmers' markets and farm stands, and more. How the Connecticut River Byway came to be In 1999, the States of Vermont and New Hampshire gave official stamp to years of planning by designating a bi-state route for the new Connecticut River Scenic Byway along New England's largest river. Their goals: to balance the preservation, promotion, enjoyment, and stewardship of the Connecticut River Valley to link people, organizations, communities, and agencies in promotion of the Connecticut River Byway as a tourism asset  Connecticut River Byway Council Members from a variety of interests within the Connecticut River Valley have formed a council to share decisions on promotion, preservation, and the future of the Byway. River Byway News - Newsletter of the Connecticut River Byway Council. Download it here. (please be patient - PDF files) Winter 2008 issue Fall 2006 issue Winter 2006 issue Spring 2005 issue Fall 2004 issue Spring 2004 issue Fall 2003 issue Take a road trip! Driving tours of historic sites along and around the Connecticut River Byway.