Here's a curated list of the best road trips in each U.S. state and Canadian province, highlighting scenic beauty, cultural experiences, and unique landscapes:
United States:
Alabama – Natchez Trace Parkway
This historic parkway takes you through lush forests, farmland, and ancient Native American mounds.Alaska – Seward Highway
Stunning coastal views, glaciers, and mountains make this drive one of the most scenic in Alaska.Arizona – Route 66
This iconic stretch of Route 66 is filled with retro charm, historic landmarks, and vast desert views.Arkansas – Pig Trail Scenic Byway
A winding road through the Ozark Mountains, known for vibrant fall foliage and lush forested landscapes.California – Pacific Coast Highway
Travel along the coastline for breathtaking views of cliffs, beaches, and the Pacific Ocean.Colorado – Million Dollar Highway
Winding through the San Juan Mountains, this drive offers jaw-dropping mountain scenery.Connecticut – Connecticut River Scenic Byway
A peaceful road along the river with charming small towns and lush countryside.Delaware – Brandywine Valley
Enjoy rolling hills, historic estates, and gardens on this scenic drive through Delaware’s countryside.Florida – Overseas Highway (U.S. 1)
This road takes you across the Florida Keys with amazing ocean views and tropical breezes.Georgia – Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway
A mountainous road in North Georgia offering dramatic vistas, waterfalls, and forests.Hawaii – Road to Hana
A world-famous drive along Maui's rugged coast with lush rainforests, waterfalls, and stunning beaches.Idaho – Salmon River Scenic Byway
Travel along the winding Salmon River with views of mountains and canyons.Illinois – Great River Road
Follow the Mississippi River through charming river towns and scenic vistas.Indiana – Ohio River Scenic Byway
This route hugs the Ohio River, passing through historic towns and rolling hills.Iowa – Loess Hills Scenic Byway
This road takes you through unique wind-formed hills with panoramic views of the Missouri River Valley.Kansas – Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway
An off-the-beaten-path drive through rolling hills, red rock canyons, and rugged terrain.Kentucky – Country Music Highway (U.S. 23)
Discover small towns, the Appalachian Mountains, and country music history on this route.Louisiana – Creole Nature Trail
Drive through Louisiana's marshlands and along the Gulf Coast, perfect for wildlife watching.Maine – Acadia National Park Loop Road
Experience breathtaking coastal views, mountains, and wildlife in one of the nation’s most beautiful national parks.Maryland – Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway
A relaxing drive along the Chesapeake Bay, with historic towns, seafood restaurants, and maritime charm.Massachusetts – Mohawk Trail
One of New England’s oldest scenic routes, winding through the Berkshire Mountains and colourful forests.Michigan – M-22 Scenic Drive
A loop along the coast of Lake Michigan, featuring dunes, lighthouses, and charming lake towns.Minnesota – North Shore Scenic Drive
Travel along Lake Superior with stunning views of waterfalls, cliffs, and beaches.Mississippi – Natchez Trace Parkway
A 444-mile scenic route full of history, running through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.Missouri – Great River Road
Follow the mighty Mississippi River and explore historic towns and scenic overlooks.Montana – Going-to-the-Sun Road
This road through Glacier National Park is one of the most iconic drives in the U.S., offering breathtaking mountain scenery.Nebraska – Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway
A peaceful drive through Nebraska’s rolling sand dunes and wide-open prairies.Nevada – Extraterrestrial Highway
Travel through the Nevada desert, near the famous Area 51, with a desolate yet fascinating landscape.New Hampshire – Kancamagus Highway
Known for spectacular fall foliage, this drive through the White Mountains is a must in autumn.New Jersey – Pine Barrens Scenic Byway
Explore the mysterious Pine Barrens with its quiet forests, historic towns, and natural beauty.New Mexico – Turquoise Trail
A colourful road connecting Albuquerque and Santa Fe, offering stunning desert scenery and historic mining towns.New York – Adirondack Trail
A drive through the Adirondack Mountains with pristine lakes, forests, and small towns.North Carolina – Blue Ridge Parkway
One of America’s most scenic drives, stretching from Virginia through North Carolina, with panoramic mountain views.North Dakota – Enchanted Highway
A quirky road adorned with giant metal sculptures, set against the vast North Dakota plains.Ohio – Hocking Hills Scenic Byway
Travel through forested hills, rock formations, and waterfalls in one of Ohio’s prettiest areas.Oklahoma – Talimena Scenic Drive
A mountainous drive through the Ouachita National Forest, perfect for fall foliage.Oregon – Columbia River Gorge
This route follows the Columbia River with amazing views of cliffs, waterfalls, and lush green landscapes.Pennsylvania – Route 6
A historic route that takes you through the charming small towns, forests, and farmland of northern Pennsylvania.Rhode Island – Ocean Drive
A short but beautiful drive along Newport’s coast, with stunning ocean views and historic mansions.South Carolina – Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
This road offers incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, waterfalls, and orchards.South Dakota – Needles Highway
Travel through the Black Hills, passing through rock tunnels and alongside sharp granite spires.Tennessee – Great Smoky Mountains National Park Loop
A scenic loop through the Smokies with views of forests, mountains, and historic cabins.Texas – Hill Country Ranch Roads
Explore the rolling hills, wineries, and small towns of Texas Hill Country.Utah – Scenic Byway 12
One of the most scenic drives in the U.S., traveling through red rock canyons and near Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks.Vermont – Route 100
A quintessential New England drive through the Green Mountains with charming villages and covered bridges.Virginia – Skyline Drive
A stunning drive through Shenandoah National Park, offering mountain views and wildlife.Washington – North Cascades Highway
A scenic mountain route through the North Cascades National Park with spectacular alpine scenery.West Virginia – Highland Scenic Highway
Travel through the rugged and beautiful terrain of the Allegheny Mountains.Wisconsin – Door County Coastal Byway
A scenic loop through one of Wisconsin’s most picturesque regions, with charming villages and Lake Michigan views.Wyoming – Beartooth Highway
This mountain road connects Wyoming to Montana, offering high-altitude views of snow-capped peaks and pristine wilderness.
Canada:
Alberta – Icefields Parkway
A stunning drive through the Canadian Rockies, connecting Banff and Jasper with views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains.British Columbia – Sea-to-Sky Highway
Travel from Vancouver to Whistler along the coast, with breathtaking views of mountains and ocean.Manitoba – Trans-Canada Highway to Riding Mountain
A drive through the plains to the forests and lakes of Riding Mountain National Park.New Brunswick – Fundy Coastal Drive
Explore the dramatic coastline along the Bay of Fundy, known for the highest tides in the world.Newfoundland and Labrador – Viking Trail
A drive through rugged terrain, fjords, and historic Viking settlements.Nova Scotia – Cabot Trail
This world-famous coastal drive on Cape Breton Island offers stunning ocean views and mountain scenery.Ontario – Niagara Parkway
Travel along the Niagara River with views of vineyards, historic sites, and Niagara Falls.Prince Edward Island – Points East Coastal Drive
Explore PEI’s idyllic coastline, with red sand beaches, lighthouses, and quiet fishing villages.Quebec – Gaspé Peninsula (Route 132)
A scenic route around the Gaspé Peninsula, offering views of cliffs, ocean, and charming coastal towns.Saskatchewan – Grasslands National Park Scenic Drive
Drive through the open prairies of southern Saskatchewan, offering wide-open views and opportunities for wildlife sightings.
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