Take the Scenic Route

Discover Old Florida through the history, natural beauty, and rural communities of Sumter County.
Explore the Byway

There's More Along the Way

Small towns, historic communities, local landmarks and rural landscapes give every part of the Byway its own story.
Meet the Communities

Find Your Way Along the Byway

Follow the Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway and discover the places, stories, and experiences waiting along the route.
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Florida Scenic Highway

62 Miles Through the Heart of Sumter County

The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway winds through rural communities, working farms and ranches, historic sites, forests, waterways and some of Sumter County’s most distinctive landscapes. Designated a Florida Scenic Highway in 2013, the 62-mile route was created to help preserve and share the natural, recreational and historic resources that make this part of Florida special. 

ABOUT THE BYWAY

Looking Ahead

Our Priorities for 2026

The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway’s Annual Work Plan outlines the projects and priorities guiding our work this year—from preserving and promoting the corridor to strengthening community involvement and improving the experience of those who live, work and travel along the Byway.

VIEW THE 2026 WORK PLAN

EXPLORE THE SCENIC SUMTER HERITAGE BYWAY

Start Exploring

Whether you’re following the Byway from end to end or looking for a few places to stop along the way, use the map, explore Sumter County’s communities, or build a trip around the places that interest you most.

01 / Explore the Interactive Map

See historic sites, parks, recreation, local businesses and other points of interest along the Byway.

Open the Map →

02 / Explore Our Communities

Get to know the towns and rural communities along the route—and the history, landmarks and character that make each one different.

Meet the Communities →

03 / Plan Your Visit

Choose from ready-made itineraries, find places to stop and put together your own day along the Byway.

Plan Your Visit →

Stay Connected to Scenic Sumter

Get Byway news, upcoming events, local heritage stories, and hidden Florida gems delivered straight to your inbox.

Follow Our Journey

SUPPORT THE BYWAY

Leave Your Mark on Scenic Sumter

Honor a story. Celebrate a legacy. Become part of the Byway. Supporters can purchase personalized engraved bricks while helping support informational kiosks at key locations along the Byway.

Personalize Your Brick
Every brick paved helps fund our informational kiosks.

Support the Byway

Help us preserve the Byway, share Sumter County’s history, and support the programs, events and projects that keep our communities connected to this special place.

Ways to Support