The most beautiful drives in the united states take you to many of the best sights in the country. Part of the much larger california state route 1, the famous stretch known as the pacific coast highway winds about 200km past rugged cliffs and coastline, making. Jun 15, 20 youll find an abundance of memorable vistas that will enhance any road trip. Whether you choose a drive in a far corner of the continent or a back road in your own state, this book is your ticket to north americas most. Top 10 most beautiful states in america attractions of america. But while the road trip itch is as strong as ever, scenic drives get scarcer year by. Dubbed one of the worlds most scenic drives and is as iconic as route 66. Nov 10, 2015 southern california has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Top 10 most scenic drives in the usa attractions of america. However, the independent site americas scenic byways has opened to restore the lost content from to the public domain, and it is an excellent resource for backroad riders.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The book contains 120 very interesting drives, starting in the northwestern most point of the us alaska and working its way to to the southeastern most point key west. The appalachian highlands scenic byway is 80 miles long, stretching from south to north on state highway 9 and running through portions of cleburne, calhoun, cherokee and dekalb counties. From the sparkling florida keys, up across the majestic rocky mountains, over the mother road and along the golden states coast, here are seven of the most scenic drives in the united states. These spectacular, handselected routes are sure to delight and inspire you as you set out on the journey of a lifetime, whether youre a crosscountry road trip veteran or totally. The most scenic drive in every state travel us news. Drives are grouped in four picturedpacked sectionswestern, mountain, central, and eastern states and provincesand are accompanied by detailed, easytouse maps. Here is the most scenic drive in every state in america. Features all 220 of americas officially designated scenic drives in four national scenic byway programs.
The all in one trip planner and travel guidenow totally revised and updatedwill steer you down the most scenic road every time. After all, its about the journey, not the destination. I had already taken i bought this as a retirement gift for a coworker who had just bought a 5th wheel with the intent of traversing the country. With the toyota prius c, you can get crazy mpg as you take in. Buy a cheap copy of the most scenic drives in america. The drive takes about three hours without stops, but the views of the sawtooth mountains rising beyond the shimmering salmon river will have most travelers pulling over. For some of us, now is our favorite time of year to jump in the car and hit the road. Traveling north to south along the big sur coast from carmel to cambria, california route 1 twists and turns along 1,200foot cliffs flanked by crashing waves and redwood forests.
Youll find an abundance of memorable vistas that will enhance any road trip. Maybe my expectations were too great but i feel strongly that this book lacked in. Imagine driving all across the united states taking the most scenic routes possible and seeing mountains, waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Across america, the land of the free lays claim to some of the most scenic byways anywhere on earth. The book divides the united states into four regionsthe western states, the rocky mountain states, the central states and the eastern statesand provides the. The most scenic drives in america by readers digest. Crossing over the mulberry river and through the ozark highlands trail, this route showcases a riot of colorful foliage.
But readers digest does show that scenic beauty is. To help those looking for scenic drives to take this summer, we turned to the folks over at thrillist and their compilation of the most picturesque roads in each state. When you finish, youll have made memories and had experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Causeway coastal route is an epic tour of the northern. The most scenic drives in america 120 spectacular road trips. The most scenic drives in america, newly revised and. The allinone trip planner and travel guidenow totally revised and updatedwill steer you down the most scenic road every time. The sawtooth scenic byway lives up to its distinction as the 100th national forest scenic byway, with a rich tapestry of forest and geological sights continuing for 75 miles. The most scenic of the states many scenic stretches of pavement hugs the jagged sliver where north america meets the pacific ocean. It offers stunning views of the atlantic ocean as well as the parks plant and animal life, giving visitors an intimate introduction to the ecosystem of maines mount desert island.
Take a drive on americas national scenic byways backroad. Whether you choose a drive in a far corner of the continent or a back road in your own state, this book is your ticket to north americas most beautiful byways. The book contains 120 very interesting drives, starting in the northwesternmost point of the us alaska and working its way to to the southeasternmost point key west. Winding its way along the coast of central california, pacific coast highway is unbelievably scenic. The route includes the famous big sur section, the iconic golden gate bridge, and mile after mile of incredible coast. Because of its size, the united states has an incredible variety of landscapes, including towering mountains, sweltering deserts, cool pine forests, placid farmlands, rocky coasts. Whether you choose a drive in a far corner of the continent or a back road in your own state, this book is your ticket to north america s most beautiful byways. The road hugs the cliffs of taiwans east coast, from suao to hualian. The drives may be spectacular but you would never know it from this book. Expect coastal redwood forests, ocean cliffs, winding roads, sea otters and sea lions. The most scenic drives in america, newly revised and updated. Written and produced in north america, it gives you the insider s view of the best trips around the continent, from hawaii to nova scotia.
Hopefully this gets fixed by the editors because this book is expensive compared with similar great books like the national geographic guide to scenic highways. Jun 21, 2019 personally, we dont think so, which is why were excited to share our list of the most scenic drives in americathe best of the best, from sea to shining sea. If you buy something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. If you want to make an unforgettable road trip, head to the united states. Follow the route northbound it will lead you up to highway 101 and the redwoods of california, certainly one of the most scenic drives in california. Some people find the cities gorgeous while others prefer the natural wonders. Youll have seen old colonial towns, erupting volcanoes, and bustling markets. Every state has some brilliant sights to inspire awe, from mountains to geysers to lakes.
Aug 31, 2012 the most scenic drives in america is a comprehensive guide to the 120 most colourful, iconic and aweinspiring byways of the united states and canada. From the famed hana highway in maui to the deep souths natchez trace parkway, not to mention the iconic route 66, the u. Most scenic drives in america by readers digest editors. The new msn, your customizable collection of the best in news, sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health, and lifestyle, combined with outlook, facebook. America s most scenic road trips by sarah rose june 17, 2019. Sometimes the road less traveled is the road best traveled. But even thats made easier as its broken down into four regions. Apr 09, 2014 the book highlights 120 of americas most scenic drives, and a few in canada. From floridas road to flamingo to hawaiis oahu coastal loop. This book is 25,467 miles of different road trips that you, a traveler can take all across the united states and some parts of canada. Scenic drives of america feature brought to you by travel guide of america. The suhua highway is one of the most scenic drives in asia. One of the most scenic drives in america is right here in. The most scenic drives in america is a comprehensive guide to the 120 most colourful, iconic and aweinspiring byways of the united states and canada.
Personally, we dont think so, which is why were excited to share our list of the most scenic drives in americathe best of the best, from sea to shining sea. Taking a drive in the country has been popular since horseandbuggy days. Sometimes the best trips youll ever take are the ones where the only destination you have set in sight is that of the road itself. With the toyota prius c, you can get crazy mpg as you take in the most amazing scenic routes ever. America is known for being a large and beautiful country that offers something for everyone. Rv directions obviously, some drives are created more equal than others.
Scenic drives in north america you need to see for yourself. Feb 08, 2019 if you buy something from the links on this page, we may earn a commission. The hardcover of the the most scenic drives in america. Grand teton national park and yellowstone national park. In the most scenic drives in america readers digest general books has compiled 120 of the most colorful, breathtaking, dramatic, and eyepleasing stretches of road in the u. This scenic drive is a 27mile stretch of road that connects the parks lakes, mountains, forests and coastline. With a portion built alongside very steep cliffs high above the pacific ocean, it is a dangerous yet scenic drive. Jun 20, 2017 whether you choose a drive in a far corner of the continent or a back road in your own state, this book is your ticket to north americas most beautiful byways. Top 10 scenic drives in southern california yourmechanic advice. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The formerly comprehensive federal roads website was shut down unexpectedly in september 20 due to funding cuts. The most scenic drives in america, newly revised and updated book.
Scenic drives of america feature travel guide of america. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions. Then travel north to visit two of americas most popular and scenic parks. Be the first to ask a question about the most scenic drives in america. Reviewing readers digest the most scenic drives in america. Dolezal, barbara booth, dolores york, jerry bates, barbara dolezal, george mckeon on. There is a book published by readers digest entitled the most scenic drives in america that can be used to deal with this problem.
Jul 19, 2018 the appalachian highlands scenic byway is 80 miles long, stretching from south to north on state highway 9 and running through portions of cleburne, calhoun, cherokee and dekalb counties. Heres a list of several scenic drives you should consider. Their list is by no means comprehensive, but it sure seems like a good place to start. Monterey bay aquarium, hearst castle, bubblegum alley, gorgeous views along 17mile drive. Clocking in at 19 miles long, the pig trail scenic byway lies within the boston mountains region of the arkansas ozark mountains. The book highlights 120 of americas most scenic drives, and a few in canada.
America, immense and diverse, is famous for its great routes. This book contains 120 scenic drives throughout the entire country. Some say the drive got its name because the winding road looks like the corkscrew tail of a pig. Whether your drive is in maine or montana, your only challenge is to decide where to go. The possibility of identifying for future exploration the 120 most scenic drives in america was intriguing. Mar 01, 2012 the all in one trip planner and travel guidenow totally revised and updatedwill steer you down the most scenic road every time. The byways represent the very best scenic routes from the four million plus miles of roads traveling across america.
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