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Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Best Road Trip in Each State and Province

Route 66

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:

  1. AlabamaNatchez Trace Parkway
    This historic parkway takes you through lush forests, farmland, and ancient Native American mounds.

  2. AlaskaSeward Highway
    Stunning coastal views, glaciers, and mountains make this drive one of the most scenic in Alaska.

  3. ArizonaRoute 66
    This iconic stretch of Route 66 is filled with retro charm, historic landmarks, and vast desert views.

  4. ArkansasPig Trail Scenic Byway
    A winding road through the Ozark Mountains, known for vibrant fall foliage and lush forested landscapes.

  5. CaliforniaPacific Coast Highway
    Travel along the coastline for breathtaking views of cliffs, beaches, and the Pacific Ocean.

  6. ColoradoMillion Dollar Highway
    Winding through the San Juan Mountains, this drive offers jaw-dropping mountain scenery.

  7. ConnecticutConnecticut River Scenic Byway
    A peaceful road along the river with charming small towns and lush countryside.

  8. DelawareBrandywine Valley
    Enjoy rolling hills, historic estates, and gardens on this scenic drive through Delaware’s countryside.

  9. FloridaOverseas Highway (U.S. 1)
    This road takes you across the Florida Keys with amazing ocean views and tropical breezes.

  10. GeorgiaRussell-Brasstown Scenic Byway
    A mountainous road in North Georgia offering dramatic vistas, waterfalls, and forests.

  11. HawaiiRoad to Hana
    A world-famous drive along Maui's rugged coast with lush rainforests, waterfalls, and stunning beaches.

  12. IdahoSalmon River Scenic Byway
    Travel along the winding Salmon River with views of mountains and canyons.

  13. IllinoisGreat River Road
    Follow the Mississippi River through charming river towns and scenic vistas.

  14. IndianaOhio River Scenic Byway
    This route hugs the Ohio River, passing through historic towns and rolling hills.

  15. IowaLoess Hills Scenic Byway
    This road takes you through unique wind-formed hills with panoramic views of the Missouri River Valley.

  16. KansasGypsum Hills Scenic Byway
    An off-the-beaten-path drive through rolling hills, red rock canyons, and rugged terrain.

  17. KentuckyCountry Music Highway (U.S. 23)
    Discover small towns, the Appalachian Mountains, and country music history on this route.

  18. LouisianaCreole Nature Trail
    Drive through Louisiana's marshlands and along the Gulf Coast, perfect for wildlife watching.

  19. MaineAcadia National Park Loop Road
    Experience breathtaking coastal views, mountains, and wildlife in one of the nation’s most beautiful national parks.

  20. MarylandChesapeake Country Scenic Byway
    A relaxing drive along the Chesapeake Bay, with historic towns, seafood restaurants, and maritime charm.

  21. MassachusettsMohawk Trail
    One of New England’s oldest scenic routes, winding through the Berkshire Mountains and colourful forests.

  22. MichiganM-22 Scenic Drive
    A loop along the coast of Lake Michigan, featuring dunes, lighthouses, and charming lake towns.

  23. MinnesotaNorth Shore Scenic Drive
    Travel along Lake Superior with stunning views of waterfalls, cliffs, and beaches.

  24. MississippiNatchez Trace Parkway
    A 444-mile scenic route full of history, running through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.

  25. MissouriGreat River Road
    Follow the mighty Mississippi River and explore historic towns and scenic overlooks.

  26. MontanaGoing-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.

  27. NebraskaSandhills Journey Scenic Byway
    A peaceful drive through Nebraska’s rolling sand dunes and wide-open prairies.

  28. NevadaExtraterrestrial Highway
    Travel through the Nevada desert, near the famous Area 51, with a desolate yet fascinating landscape.

  29. New HampshireKancamagus Highway
    Known for spectacular fall foliage, this drive through the White Mountains is a must in autumn.

  30. New JerseyPine Barrens Scenic Byway
    Explore the mysterious Pine Barrens with its quiet forests, historic towns, and natural beauty.

  31. New MexicoTurquoise Trail
    A colourful road connecting Albuquerque and Santa Fe, offering stunning desert scenery and historic mining towns.

  32. New YorkAdirondack Trail
    A drive through the Adirondack Mountains with pristine lakes, forests, and small towns.

  33. North CarolinaBlue Ridge Parkway
    One of America’s most scenic drives, stretching from Virginia through North Carolina, with panoramic mountain views.

  34. North DakotaEnchanted Highway
    A quirky road adorned with giant metal sculptures, set against the vast North Dakota plains.

  35. OhioHocking Hills Scenic Byway
    Travel through forested hills, rock formations, and waterfalls in one of Ohio’s prettiest areas.

  36. OklahomaTalimena Scenic Drive
    A mountainous drive through the Ouachita National Forest, perfect for fall foliage.

  37. OregonColumbia River Gorge
    This route follows the Columbia River with amazing views of cliffs, waterfalls, and lush green landscapes.

  38. PennsylvaniaRoute 6
    A historic route that takes you through the charming small towns, forests, and farmland of northern Pennsylvania.

  39. Rhode IslandOcean Drive
    A short but beautiful drive along Newport’s coast, with stunning ocean views and historic mansions.

  40. South CarolinaCherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
    This road offers incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, waterfalls, and orchards.

  41. South DakotaNeedles Highway
    Travel through the Black Hills, passing through rock tunnels and alongside sharp granite spires.

  42. TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National Park Loop
    A scenic loop through the Smokies with views of forests, mountains, and historic cabins.

  43. TexasHill Country Ranch Roads
    Explore the rolling hills, wineries, and small towns of Texas Hill Country.

  44. UtahScenic 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.

  45. VermontRoute 100
    A quintessential New England drive through the Green Mountains with charming villages and covered bridges.

  46. VirginiaSkyline Drive
    A stunning drive through Shenandoah National Park, offering mountain views and wildlife.

  47. WashingtonNorth Cascades Highway
    A scenic mountain route through the North Cascades National Park with spectacular alpine scenery.

  48. West VirginiaHighland Scenic Highway
    Travel through the rugged and beautiful terrain of the Allegheny Mountains.

  49. WisconsinDoor County Coastal Byway
    A scenic loop through one of Wisconsin’s most picturesque regions, with charming villages and Lake Michigan views.

  50. WyomingBeartooth Highway
    This mountain road connects Wyoming to Montana, offering high-altitude views of snow-capped peaks and pristine wilderness.

Canada:

  1. AlbertaIcefields Parkway
    A stunning drive through the Canadian Rockies, connecting Banff and Jasper with views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains.

  2. British ColumbiaSea-to-Sky Highway
    Travel from Vancouver to Whistler along the coast, with breathtaking views of mountains and ocean.

  3. ManitobaTrans-Canada Highway to Riding Mountain
    A drive through the plains to the forests and lakes of Riding Mountain National Park.

  4. New BrunswickFundy Coastal Drive
    Explore the dramatic coastline along the Bay of Fundy, known for the highest tides in the world.

  5. Newfoundland and LabradorViking Trail
    A drive through rugged terrain, fjords, and historic Viking settlements.

  6. Nova ScotiaCabot Trail
    This world-famous coastal drive on Cape Breton Island offers stunning ocean views and mountain scenery.

  7. OntarioNiagara Parkway
    Travel along the Niagara River with views of vineyards, historic sites, and Niagara Falls.

  8. Prince Edward IslandPoints East Coastal Drive
    Explore PEI’s idyllic coastline, with red sand beaches, lighthouses, and quiet fishing villages.

  9. QuebecGaspé Peninsula (Route 132)
    A scenic route around the Gaspé Peninsula, offering views of cliffs, ocean, and charming coastal towns.

  10. SaskatchewanGrasslands National Park Scenic Drive
    Drive through the open prairies of southern Saskatchewan, offering wide-open views and opportunities for wildlife sightings.

Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model

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