The Best Road Trips to Take in 2024: Scenic Routes

Numerous scenic routes and road trips are right outside your doorstep in the United States. You might never have had the time, resources, or energy to explore them. The USA is filled with breathtaking back roads, mountain passes, long stretches of highway, and quaint towns that make for the ideal road trip when you can just let loose, start driving, and explore all of the hidden gems that this country has to offer.

3 Best Road Trips

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You should choose a road trip based on your current itinerary, allotted time frame, budget, and interests. For example, if you are interested in outdoor-centric road trips, consider one in the Pacific Northwest. The East Coast offers numerous options for those interested in historic road trips.

California Route 1

One of the most iconic roads in the entire country, and one of the most notable, is the Pacific Coast Highway. This beautiful stretch of highway runs the entire length of California, giving tourists the chance to stop off at beach towns, go surfing along the coast, enjoy the warm weather, and even take little detours into the mountains.

Start in San Diego, head to the San Diego Zoo while you’re there, and drive north to end in Mendocino. You will cover more than 650 miles on this epic road trip, complete with visiting attractions like Big Sur, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Malibu, and In n’ Out Burger.

Route 66

This is what most people think of when they think of traditional America. If someone wants to see what the US used to be like, or how most of the country still lives in the non-metropolis areas, then take a road trip on Route 66 through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

You can start or end Route 66 in Chicago, Illinois, and Santa Monica, California, covering more than 2450 miles through the middle of the country. You can see the rolling plains, never-ending stretches of farmland, cute towns, and American hospitality during your trip. We recommend stopping off at towns that have stood still in time, featuring old-school diners, gas stations, and museums along the way.

Skyline Drive

This is the most picturesque road on the entire East Coast, starting at Front Royal in Virginia and ending at Rockfish Gap in the same state. You will cover just 105 miles, meaning you can do this road trip for a fun weekend getaway with your family. The best part about this road trip is there are dozens of places to get out and see a waterfall, go fishing, go for a hike, or take a bike ride through the mountain trails.

Conclusion

We recommend spending a few days in Shenandoah National Park, arguably the best national park on the East Coast. And if you are adventurous, you can also go for a walk along the parallel Appalachian Trail during your road trip.

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Article originally written by Emma Starr