AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Merritt Parkway

Connecticut
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Tree Plantings Alongside Merritt Parkway · Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Set in natural surroundings, Merritt Parkway s significant design brilliantly integrates the craft of the engineer and the artist. The bridges along the route are excellent examples of Art Deco, or Art Moderne, styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Magnificent foliage abounds in both spring and fall.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Young and old trees show the care taken by highway maintainers to keep the roadsides of the Merritt Parkway beautiful. One of the bridges is visible, as is the road itself.
Tree Plantings Alongside Merritt Parkway
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams · Photo credits
A break in traffic gives a fine view of one of the bridges on the Merritt Parkway.
Bridge on Merritt Parkway
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need. Photographs can show earlier conditions; confirm current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements with the official operator or managing agency.

Where to stay →Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.