Road Spotlight
3/2/2012
Hana Highway is the most scenic road in Hawaii
If you are planning a vacation to Hawaii, you might want to consider renting a car and checking out the Hana Highway in Maui. read more »
2/28/2012
Route 16 shows off New Hampshire scenery
New Hampshire has some of the more beautiful natural scenery in New England, and many of it can be seen from the open road. read more »
2/28/2012
Vermont's Route 100 offers fall foliage and more
There are many famous roads throughout the country, but those who have been to New England in order to see the leaves turn have likely heard of Vermont's Route 100, which offers some of the most stunning scenery in the state. read more »
2/28/2012
A road trip through the Adirondacks
New York's Adirondack Mountains are among the best places in the country for a road trip, as the natural scenery is simply breathtaking. read more »
2/28/2012
Cadillac Summit Road offers stunning views from the top
Many of the more famous roads in America are long and may pass through multiple states, but Cadillac Summit Road in Maine has made an impression with just 3.5 miles of real estate read more »
2/27/2012
Lake Shore Drive: A great road for a springtime cruise
Winter is coming to a close, and when the weather turns warmer you may want to hit the open road for a breath of fresh spring air. read more »
2/22/2012
Take a road trip on the Turquoise Trail
There are many famous roads throughout America, but some have become known for their stunning natural beauty. The Turquoise Trail, a National Scenic Byway located in New Mexico, is one such highway. read more »
2/22/2012
California's 17-Mile Drive captures natural elegance of Pebble Beach
There's a reason the Concous d'Elegance is held in Pebble Beach each year. read more »
2/15/2012
Florida's Route 1 is a beautiful way to reach Key West
If you find yourself in Florida with a hankering to take in the beautiful, tropical scenery, U.S. Route 1 might just be your best bet. read more »
1/11/2012
Hat 'n' Boots gas station makes a great roadside attraction
Part of a great road trip is stopping off at all the tourist traps along the side of the road, and sometimes these can be just as fun as the actual destination. read more »
12/21/2011
Appalachian Blue Ridge Parkway offers a scenic, relaxed drive
After getting routine auto maintenance, brake service or a tire alignment, drivers may feel the urge to take their freshly-revived vehicles for a spin. read more »
12/12/2011
San Juan Skyway mixes nature and history
Looping more than 200 miles through some of the most beautiful mountains in Colorado, the San Juan Skyway is one of the most famous roads in America. read more »
12/9/2011
Hunt for UFOs on the Extraterrestrial Highway
One of the most famous roads in America is State Route 375 in Nevada, though it's not often referred to by this name. read more »
11/9/2011
Escape from L.A. and take a refreshing day trip to Wine Country
People who live in Los Angeles, one of the nation's most congested cities, should get out of the city once and a while, and there are plenty of scenic drives they can take including a trip to Wine Country. read more »
10/28/2011
Visit the spookiest road in America for a Halloween fright
Clinton Road in Passaic County, New Jersey, is oft-referred to as the scariest road in America. read more »
10/25/2011
Louisiana's Highway 31 showcases the south
Highway 31 takes drivers on a scenic tour of the bayous and lagoons of Louisiana, where they have a chance of coming across real live alligators. read more »
10/21/2011
Mystery Mile is perfect for a spooky Halloween ride
Going to a haunted house around Halloween is one good way to get a scare, but even better can be driving down a spooky road to get there. read more »
10/11/2011
Oregon's Cascade Lakes Highway will be closed for winter soon
There is a less-traveled road in Oregon called Cascade Lakes Highway, which attracts vacationers and thrill-seekers alike. read more »
10/4/2011
Explore Scenic Byway 7 in Arkansas' Ozark Mountains
Part of the fun of a road trip is exploring areas that may not get a lot of attention otherwise. read more »
8/29/2011
Alaska's George Parks Highway offers fantastic sights
It might be out of the way, but if you have the chance to drive in Alaska, you should try to make time for the George Parks Highway, also known as Alaska Route 3, as it winds through some of the prettier sites in the entire state. read more »
8/23/2011
See plantations along the James River
There are many historic areas in the United States that provide insight into the lives of our forefathers, especially in the state of Virginia. read more »
8/23/2011
Route 12 is your entry to Bryce Canyon
The Bryce Canyon area in southern Utah is one of the most visually stunning areas in the entire country. read more »
8/11/2011
Catch fall foliage on the Mohawk Trail
Autumn is just around the corner, and those who haven't gone on a summer road trip may want to put off their vacation plans for the fall - especially if they've never seen the leaves change in New England. read more »
8/9/2011
Route 93 carves a beautiful path through Idaho and Montana
Route 93 runs north-south through Idaho and Montana and offers drivers some of the prettiest scenery in the country. In fact, Reader's Digest highlighted this area, also known as "Salmon-Bitterroot Country," as one of the Most Scenic Drives in America. read more »
8/1/2011
Head to the sun in Montana's Glacier National Park
Located on the border of Montana and Canada, Glacier National Park is one of the most stunning nature reserves in the entire country, as it offers truly spectacular views of mountains, valleys, lakes and glaciers. read more »
8/1/2011
Explore Nevada's beautiful Route 93
Located just east of Las Vegas, Nevada's Route 93 offers travelers some of the most beautiful views in the entire state, and indeed the country - Readers Digest named it one of their Most Scenic Drives in America. read more »
7/29/2011
Exploring the area around Mount Rushmore
If you told someone you were going to go vacation in South Dakota, their likely response would be "why?" read more »
7/28/2011
Overseas Highway offers unbeatable views
Located off the southern coast of Florida, the Florida Keys have been attracting vacationers for decades. read more »
7/28/2011
Explore Hawaii's Hana Highway
The summertime means many will be leaving the office behind for a well-deserved vacation. read more »
7/25/2011
Route 1 hugs Maine's coastline
Thousands of Americans take off for road trips every year, and Maine is one of the more popular states for vacationers to visit. read more »
7/20/2011
Lookout Mountain Parkway offers fantastic sights
Chosen as one of Readers Digest's Most Scenic Drives in America, the 120-mile Lookout Mountain Parkway stretches across Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, offering drivers some truly fantastic sights along the way. read more »
7/19/2011
Travel down "The Loneliest Road In America"
We've all seen a movie set in Nevada where the characters travel down a two-line highway that seems to stretch endlessly, with nobody else in sight. read more »
7/11/2011
The Million Dollar Highway offers stunning scenery
Stretching between the old mining towns of Silverton and Ouray in Colorado, the 25-mile stretch of U.S. 550 known as the Million Dollar Highway is one of the most famous roads in the country - and possibly the most beautiful. read more »
7/6/2011
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers unbeatable vistas
For those who want to see the Appalachian Mountains, there is no better road than the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is consistently identified as one of the most beautiful roads in the country. read more »
7/6/2011
Explore Texas' Big Bend Country
It may be off the beaten path, but Texas' Big Bend Country offers drivers some of the most beautiful land in America. read more »
7/6/2011
Route 31 shows off Lake Michigan's coastline
Anyone who's ever visited the city of Chicago might think that they've seen Lake Michigan, but to truly experience this Great Lake, drivers should consider heading up Route 31 to northern Michigan, which was selected by Readers Digest as one of America's Most Scenic Drives. read more »
7/6/2011
Ohio River Scenic Byway offers camping, wine, and more
For those looking to drive on one of the more beautiful roads in the country, the Ohio River Scenic Byway is a strong choice. read more »
6/30/2011
Pacific Coast Highway has lots to offer
As far as famous roads go, it doesn't get much better than California's iconic Pacific Coast Highway, which has been delighting visitors to the Golden State for more than 75 years. read more »
4/27/2011
Colorado's secret beautiful roads
One of America's most beautiful states, Colorado, also has a high concentration of officially designated scenic byways, reports Lonely Planet. read more »
4/22/2011
Natchez Trace byway in Mississippi delivers a unique America
Driving through the heart of Mississippi might not seem like the most appealing of drives, but novelist Jason Goodwin begs to differ. read more »
4/21/2011
The best scenic routes in America, part 1
Road trips are always a blast, which is why Travel + Leisure has come up with a list of America's most scenic drives. read more »
4/21/2011
The best scenic routes in America, Part 2
Red rock country in the American southwest has always been a draw for families wanting to take a road trip. read more »
4/14/2011
The Lakes to Locks Passage in upper New York state
Starting just north of Albany, New York, the Lakes to Locks Passage Byway is a scenic road that embodies the idea of combining road trips with history, culture and beautiful landscapes. read more »
4/8/2011
Drive the Kank in New Hampshire for some mountain fun
The Kancamangus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire is one of New England's prettiest drives, best experienced during the summer or the fall. read more »
3/18/2011
A trip through Germany's romantic countryside
The Romantic Road in Germany might sound like a tacky tourist-trap, but it's not - it's one of the most beautiful drives in the world. read more »
3/9/2011
Drive to the Sun in Montana
Named the "Best Road to Drive in America" by BMW, the Going-to-the-Sun road in the state of Montana is magical, breath-taking and thrilling all rolled into one 53-mile stretch of pavement. read more »
3/7/2011
Keep your eyes on the road: The most dangerous roads in America
Summer is fast approaching and that means that drivers across the U.S. will be hitting the highway to enjoy one of America's vacation institutions - the cross country road trip read more »
3/4/2011
Driving across the Southwest is mighty pretty
While some people might claim that the best drives in America are found on the coast, BudgetTravel.com believe the best roads are in the Southwest, more specifically Utah. read more »
2/25/2011
The National Historic Road through Illinois
Travelers considering a road trip through the Midwest should consider driving the Historic National Road - a highway that crosses through the state of Illinois. The road also passes through Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. read more »
2/22/2011
Driving down Route 1 in the Florida Keys
While many people often fly to Key West from Miami, renting a car (or taking your own) and driving it down Route 1, or the Florida Keys Scenic Highway, is an amazing experience. read more »