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id: "10351"
name: Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
distance: "180"
duration: Two days to enjoy the byway.
description: Crucial in the First Campaign of the Civil War, this road now features pristine Civil War sites and charming historic towns. Hike through vast forests; fish in secluded waters; ride a wild mountain railroad. Explore this byway whose woods, small farms and beautiful mountain vistas take you back to an earlier time.
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attractions:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staunton_and_Parkersburg_Turnpike
    name: Wikipedia
designations:
  - National Scenic Byway
  - West Virginia State Scenic Byway
states:
  - WV
ll:
  - -79.69898199999994
  - 38.47517000000005
bounds:
  - - -81.53118899999998
    - 38.47517000000005
  - - -79.69754799999998
    - 39.25796100000008

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Crucial in the First Campaign of the Civil War, this road now features pristine Civil War sites and charming historic towns. Hike through vast forests; fish in secluded waters; ride a wild mountain railroad. Explore this byway whose woods, small farms and beautiful mountain vistas take you back to an earlier time.