Road trips are a popular pastime and means of travel. Some of the most beautiful scenery and views can be experienced on a road trip. A road trip to these destinations is highly recommended, as the scenery is better viewed from a road trip perspective than flying, among the many other benefits road trips hold over flight travel.  

Pacific Coast Highway 

The Pacific Coast Highway may be one of the most well-known places to road trip in the U.S. The Pacific Coast Highway is considered one of the best scenic drives in the U.S. and travels from San Diego to the Bay along California's beautiful coastal lines. There are many coastal towns to stop in along the way so that you don’t only spend time in San Diego and San Francisco.  

Peak to Peak Highway 

The Peak to Peak Highway is a great way to see Colorado. The highway begins in Blackhawk and ends in Estes Park. The scenery on this highway includes ghost towns, Longs Peak, and plenty of Victorian-era buildings.  

Blue Ridge Parkway 

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile parkway that stretches from Virginia to North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway bans billboards and does not include any commercial towns, making it a truly scenic five-hour drive through the mountains.  

Historic Columbia River Highway 

The Historic Columbia River Highway is the oldest scenic route in the country. This 23-mile stretch of highway is a national landmark that travels past a series of Oregon's most spectacular waterfalls and carved out tunnels through the cliffsides.  

Red Rock Scenic Byway 

The Red Rock Scenic Byway is unlike any other road trip destination. You won't find lush mountains or bright blue oceans on this route. Red Rock Scenic Byway will take you through Arizona’s beautiful red rock desert filled with colorful orange and red mountain ranges.  

Some of the top places to road trip to in the U.S. range from the coastal views of California to the mountains of North Carolina. Every location offers a unique view that is worth seeing.