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Delaware Byways Program was established in 2000 when the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Bill 320 authorizing DelDOT to create the Delaware Scenic and Historic Highways Program.

Six officially-designated byway routes exist: Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway, Red Clay Scenic Byway, Delaware's Bayshore Byway, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, Historic Lewes Byway Gateway to the Bayshore, and Nanticoke Heritage Byway.

Byways showcase Delaware's scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, and archaeological resources while promoting tourism and educating residents and visitors on the state's history and natural beauty.

The Red Clay Scenic Byway comprises 28 secondary roads in the Red Clay Creek watershed and was the first U.S. byway based on a watershed model to protect water quality.

The "Byway Buck" coupon program allows travelers to receive special offers at locally-owned byway shops, restaurants, and attractions with tax-free shopping and dining benefits.