Saint John Valley Scenic Byway
A 92-mile route along the northern border of Maine and through the St. John Valley, which is rich with Maine's Acadian heritage and culture
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Certain areas of northern Maine are known still for their richly celebrated French-Acadian past. For those visitors looking to get a little culture into their Maine trip, a drive along the Saint John Valley Scenic Byway will do the trick. Though travelers will hear a lot of French, this region is known for the many nationalities involved in the rough historical disputes of the region. Today, celebrations and historical markers like nowhere else in the country commemorate the French-Acadians, Native Americans, and even Scotch-Irish settlements still thriving here.