Westbound on Pennsylvania Route 5, part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and the Lake Erie Circle Tour, as shown here.
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Lake Erie Circle Tour

Scenic byway · Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Michigan

Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

Lake Erie Circle Tour is a designated scenic route in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Michigan, about 680 km (422 mi) long.

Top locations in Pennsylvania

CentraliaGhost Town
CentraliaColumbia County
Little Round TopMountain Peak
Little Round TopAdams County · 200 m
Bushkill FallsWaterfall
Bushkill FallsPike County · 167 m
Dingmans FallsWaterfall
Dingmans FallsPike County · 173 m
Mount DavisMountain Peak
Mount DavisSomerset County · 978 m
Waterfall
Fulmer FallsPike County · 243 m
Silverthread FallsWaterfall
Silverthread FallsPike County · 197 m
Allegheny National ForestNational Forest
Allegheny National ForestWarren County
Cherry Springs State ParkDark Sky Place
Cherry Springs State ParkPotter County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.