America’s most magical RV road trips revealed

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Slide 1 of 41: An RV affords you the freedom to take to the open road and the USA has a staggering number of tried-and-tested routes perfect for a motorhome adventure. From scenic byways looping through national parks to epic multi-state expeditions, we've ranked the top journeys for RV road-trippers in the States.

The USA’s best road trips, ranked

An RV affords you the freedom to take to the open road and the USA has a staggering number of tried-and-tested routes perfect for a motorhome adventure. From scenic byways looping through national parks to epic multi-state expeditions, we’ve ranked the top journeys for RV road-trippers in the States.
Slide 2 of 41: New York’s Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway makes an 86-mile loop around one of Finger Lakes’ narrow stretches of water. The route runs from the town of Seneca Falls in the north right down to Ithaca in the south, and along the way you’ll pass leafy state parks, wineries and dinky villages rich in history. Views of Cayuga Lake glitter along the entirety of the route.

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20. Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway

New York’s Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway makes an 86-mile loop around one of Finger Lakes’ narrow stretches of water. The route runs from the town of Seneca Falls in the north right down to Ithaca in the south, and along the way you’ll pass leafy state parks, wineries and dinky villages rich in history. Views of Cayuga Lake glitter along the entirety of the route.
Slide 3 of 41: Highlights include the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge with its bald eagles and abundant waterfowl, plus the 215-foot watery cascade in Taughannock Falls State Park (pictured). Some 28 wineries stud the byway too, each one as scenic as the next, from rustic Buttonwood Grove to family-owned-and-operated Cayuga Ridge Estate. Finish up in Ithaca, where the pedestrianized downtown area (named Ithaca Commons) is filled with quirky shops and restaurants.
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20. Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway

Highlights include the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge with its bald eagles and abundant waterfowl, plus the 215-foot watery cascade in Taughannock Falls State Park (pictured). Some 28 wineries stud the byway too, each one as scenic as the next, from rustic Buttonwood Grove to family-owned-and-operated Cayuga Ridge Estate. Finish up in Ithaca, where the pedestrianized downtown area (named Ithaca Commons) is filled with quirky shops and restaurants.
Slide 4 of 41: If it’s the great open road you’re after, this 70-mile byway in the Black Hills of South Dakota delivers. You can join the squat, figure of eight-shaped route at various points, though a popular spot to begin the journey is at the tourist town of Keystone. Once en route, four highways (244, 16A, 89 and 87) lace together to create the scenic road which passes by jaw-dropping rockscapes and through stone tunnels.

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19. Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway

If it’s the great open road you’re after, this 70-mile byway in the Black Hills of South Dakota delivers. You can join the squat, figure of eight-shaped route at various points, though a popular spot to begin the journey is at the tourist town of Keystone. Once en route, four highways (244, 16A, 89 and 87) lace together to create the scenic road which passes by jaw-dropping rockscapes and through stone tunnels.
Slide 5 of 41: The byway is rich in historical monuments, from the stony presidential faces of Mount Rushmore near Keystone to the mammoth Crazy Horse Memorial in the route’s western reaches. It’s not light on scenery either. You’ll pass along the white-knuckle Needles Highway with imposing granite pillars and narrow tunnels. You’ll also slice through Custer State Park where bison graze on the open plains and trails criss-cross the 71,000 acres.

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19. Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway

The byway is rich in historical monuments, from the stony presidential faces of Mount Rushmore near Keystone to the mammoth Crazy Horse Memorial in the route’s western reaches. It’s not light on scenery either. You’ll pass along the white-knuckle Needles Highway with imposing granite pillars and narrow tunnels. You’ll also slice through Custer State Park where bison graze on the open plains and trails criss-cross the 71,000 acres.
Slide 6 of 41: While many RVers might steer clear of The Last Frontier state, if you come prepared, a road trip in Alaska can be a truly rewarding experience. A good place to start is with the 323-mile George Parks Highway (often called Parks Highway), which joins up the major Alaskan cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. While this isn’t true of all of Alaska’s stark highways, you’ll find plenty of RV parks along the way, particularly around Denali National Park and the route’s bookending cities.

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18. George Parks Highway

While many RVers might steer clear of The Last Frontier state, if you come prepared, a road trip in Alaska can be a truly rewarding experience. A good place to start is with the 323-mile George Parks Highway (often called Parks Highway), which joins up the major Alaskan cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. While this isn’t true of all of Alaska’s stark highways, you’ll find plenty of RV parks along the way, particularly around Denali National Park and the route’s bookending cities.
Slide 7 of 41: For most, the crowning jewel of the route will be Denali National Park. George Parks Highway hugs the eastern edge of the park and slices right through its southeastern corner. Aside from the breathtaking mountain vistas, highlights here include the poignant Alaska Veterans Memorial (pictured). You can also drink in views of the 20,000-plus-foot Denali peak (formerly Mount McKinley). Wrap up your trip in Anchorage where the Alaska National Heritage Center is the standout attraction.

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18. George Parks Highway

For most, the crowning jewel of the route will be Denali National Park. George Parks Highway hugs the eastern edge of the park and slices right through its southeastern corner. Aside from the breathtaking mountain vistas, highlights here include the poignant Alaska Veterans Memorial (pictured). You can also drink in views of the 20,000-plus-foot Denali peak (formerly Mount McKinley). Wrap up your trip in Anchorage where the Alaska National Heritage Center is the standout attraction.
Slide 8 of 41: Dubbed “the road that built the nation”, the Historic National Road, which weaves for 170 miles through Maryland, was the first federally funded roadway in the United States. Its entire expanse is dripping in history. Many road-trippers choose to begin eastward in buzzing Baltimore, before striking west towards the town of Grantsville and the Casselman River Bridge State Park (pictured).

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17. Historic National Road

Dubbed “the road that built the nation”, the Historic National Road, which weaves for 170 miles through Maryland, was the first federally funded roadway in the United States. Its entire expanse is dripping in history. Many road-trippers choose to begin eastward in buzzing Baltimore, before striking west towards the town of Grantsville and the Casselman River Bridge State Park (pictured).
Slide 9 of 41: Be sure to soak up the sights in Maryland’s second city, from the fascinating Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum to the historic ships in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area. Further west you’ll find Frederick with its National Museum of Civil War Medicine and nearby Fort Frederick State Park, home to an 18th-century fortress and plenty of hiking trails. Finish in the historic town of Grantsville, home to an absorbing community museum and a handful of idyllic state parks.

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17. Historic National Road

Be sure to soak up the sights in Maryland’s second city, from the fascinating Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum to the historic ships in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area. Further west you’ll find Frederick with its National Museum of Civil War Medicine and nearby Fort Frederick State Park, home to an 18th-century fortress and plenty of hiking trails. Finish in the historic town of Grantsville, home to an absorbing community museum and a handful of idyllic state parks.
Slide 10 of 41: The Great River road does what it says on the tin – it follows one of America’s great waterways, the Mississippi River, through 10 states and along a whopping 3,000 miles. The road begins in Itasca State Park in northwestern Minnesota and weaves right down to Louisiana and the bright lights of New Orleans. If you want to travel from top to bottom you’ll need at least two weeks to soak up the sights. Luckily, there are plenty of comfortable RV parks to rest up along the way.

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16. Great River Road

The Great River road does what it says on the tin – it follows one of America’s great waterways, the Mississippi River, through 10 states and along a whopping 3,000 miles. The road begins in Itasca State Park in northwestern Minnesota and weaves right down to Louisiana and the bright lights of New Orleans. If you want to travel from top to bottom you’ll need at least two weeks to soak up the sights. Luckily, there are plenty of comfortable RV parks to rest up along the way.
Slide 11 of 41: The Great River Road traces Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana – given the sheer breadth of the route, there are sights to satisfy every interest. Visit the Mississippi River Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to learn more about “The Big Muddy”, and explore the sacred Native American site of the Effigy Mounds in Iowa. Make time to gaze up at the famed Gateway Arch in St Louis (pictured) and to catch some live music on NOLA’s Bourbon Street.

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16. Great River Road

The Great River Road traces Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana – given the sheer breadth of the route, there are sights to satisfy every interest. Visit the Mississippi River Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to learn more about “The Big Muddy”, and explore the sacred Native American site of the Effigy Mounds in Iowa. Make time to gaze up at the famed Gateway Arch in St Louis (pictured) and to catch some live music on NOLA’s Bourbon Street.

Slide 12 of 41: Both a “High Road” and a “Low Road” connect Taos and Santa Fe, and if you travel them both you’ll embark on a 165-mile round trip that takes in some of New Mexico’s most incredible sights and scenery. Beginning in Santa Fe, first take the High Road, which weaves through historic villages and grants epic views of the Jemez Mountains. Once you’ve experienced the charms of Taos, loop back on the Low Road which follows the Rio Grande into a slender canyon.

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15. Santa Fe/Taos Loop

Both a “High Road” and a “Low Road” connect Taos and Santa Fe, and if you travel them both you’ll embark on a 165-mile round trip that takes in some of New Mexico’s most incredible sights and scenery. Beginning in Santa Fe, first take the High Road, which weaves through historic villages and grants epic views of the Jemez Mountains. Once you’ve experienced the charms of Taos, loop back on the Low Road which follows the Rio Grande into a slender canyon.
Slide 13 of 41: The High Road portion of the trip passes through Chimayó, a historic and picturesque region known for its weaving tradition and El Santuario de Chimayó, an important 19th-century church and pilgrimage site. In Taos, there are sights aplenty from cultural shrines like the Harwood Museum of Art to the Taos Pueblo, an adobe settlement designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way back to Santa Fe, the sweeping river views steal the show.

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15. Santa Fe/Taos Loop

The High Road portion of the trip passes through Chimayó, a historic and picturesque region known for its weaving tradition and El Santuario de Chimayó, an important 19th-century church and pilgrimage site. In Taos, there are sights aplenty from cultural shrines like the Harwood Museum of Art to the Taos Pueblo, an adobe settlement designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way back to Santa Fe, the sweeping river views steal the show.
Slide 14 of 41: If you want to pair your next RV getaway with a spot of leaf peeping, embark on this New England route in the fall. A riot of color through the golden season, the road is also billed as the “first scenic road in New England”, having been designated as such in 1914. It winds for 63 miles through northern Massachusetts, with popular road trips starting in neat Williamstown and spooling east to the city of Greenfield.
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14. Mohawk Trail

If you want to pair your next RV getaway with a spot of leaf peeping, embark on this New England route in the fall. A riot of color through the golden season, the road is also billed as the “first scenic road in New England”, having been designated as such in 1914. It winds for 63 miles through northern Massachusetts, with popular road trips starting in neat Williamstown and spooling east to the city of Greenfield.
Slide 15 of 41: The rollings hills of the Berkshires, lush in summer and gold, ocher and burnt red in fall, are the route’s crowning jewel – but there are plenty of places to get your cultural fix too. There’s Williamstown, home to the lauded Clark Art Institute (pictured) and an award-winning theater festival. There’s also the city of North Adams with historic mills and a fall foliage festival. The Natural Bridge State Park will satisfy lovers of the outdoors too. Find under-the-radar spots for leaf peeping here.

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14. Mohawk Trail

The rollings hills of the Berkshires, lush in summer and gold, ocher and burnt red in fall, are the route’s crowning jewel – but there are plenty of places to get your cultural fix too. There’s Williamstown, home to the lauded Clark Art Institute (pictured) and an award-winning theater festival. There’s also the city of North Adams with historic mills and a fall foliage festival. The Natural Bridge State Park will satisfy lovers of the outdoors too.

Slide 16 of 41: If the sound of silence and more than a little solitude appeals, then this slice of US Highway 50, nicknamed the Loneliest Road in America, should appeal. The route beats a 285-mile path east across Nevada, from Carson City, the state’s capital, to the little town of Baker, right near the border with Utah. The romantic route will throw up visions of the Old West as you pass through stark valleys and old mining towns.
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13. Loneliest Road in America

If the sound of silence and more than a little solitude appeals, then this slice of US Highway 50, nicknamed the Loneliest Road in America, should appeal. The route beats a 285-mile path east across Nevada, from Carson City, the state’s capital, to the little town of Baker, right near the border with Utah. The romantic route will throw up visions of the Old West as you pass through stark valleys and old mining towns.
Slide 17 of 41: Despite the road’s nickname, you’ll find plenty to occupy you along the way. Stop off at Grimes Point Archeological Area to see Native American petroglyphs and at the Sand Mountain Recreation Area to discover gargantuan dunes ripe for adventure. The old mining town of Austin is another top stop: it offers incredible views of the Toiyabe Mountain Range, restaurants along historic Main Street and plenty of sites to park up your RV for the night.

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13. Loneliest Road in America

Despite the road’s nickname, you’ll find plenty to occupy you along the way. Stop off at Grimes Point Archeological Area to see Native American petroglyphs and at the Sand Mountain Recreation Area to discover gargantuan dunes ripe for adventure. The old mining town of Austin is another top stop: it offers incredible views of the Toiyabe Mountain Range, restaurants along historic Main Street and plenty of sites to park up your RV for the night.
Slide 18 of 41: It’s not hard to see why this breathtaking Oregon byway is nicknamed the King of Roads. Designated a National Historic Landmark, it hugs the plunging Columbia River Gorge and spreads out for some 70 miles. The byway begins at the pretty city of Troutdale and carries on east to the city of The Dalles, where the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum will bring your journey into focus.

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12. Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway

It’s not hard to see why this breathtaking Oregon byway is nicknamed the King of Roads. Designated a National Historic Landmark, it hugs the plunging Columbia River Gorge and spreads out for some 70 miles. The byway begins at the pretty city of Troutdale and carries on east to the city of The Dalles, where the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum will bring your journey into focus.
Slide 19 of 41: There are plenty of scenic pitstops along the way. The Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint (pictured) is one of the most popular spots to drink in the river views. Further on you’ll reach the Horsetail Falls Trail, a four-mile loop that passes five thundering waterfalls. Part of the Highway was damaged in a wildfire in 2017 and has been subject to closures ever since – check for travel alerts if you plan to drive this route.
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12. Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway

There are plenty of scenic pitstops along the way. The Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint (pictured) is one of the most popular spots to drink in the river views. Further on you’ll reach the Horsetail Falls Trail, a four-mile loop that passes five thundering waterfalls. Part of the Highway was damaged in a wildfire in 2017 and has been subject to closures ever since – check for travel alerts if you plan to drive this route.

Slide 20 of 41: If you’re dreaming of a coast-to-coast trip, an RV odyssey on Interstate 10 could be the one for you. The road, all 2,460 miles of it, travels from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida, so you can paddle in the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean in the space of a single trip. The mammoth route encompasses eight Southern states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

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11. Coast to Coast on Interstate 10

If you’re dreaming of a coast-to-coast trip, an RV odyssey on Interstate 10 could be the one for you. The road, all 2,460 miles of it, travels from Santa Monica, California to Jacksonville, Florida, so you can paddle in the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean in the space of a single trip. The mammoth route encompasses eight Southern states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Slide 21 of 41: You’ll need a fortnight at the very least to take in just some of what this lengthy route has to offer. Feast on desert-inspired dishes in Tucson, the United States’ first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and take a hike amid the giant cacti in Saguaro National Park (pictured). Further east there’s Las Cruces, New Mexico, with easy access to the White Sands National Monument. Be sure to visit the effortlessly cool Texan city of San Antonio, before finishing up with the family-friendly attractions of Jacksonville, Florida.

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11. Coast to Coast on Interstate 10

You’ll need a fortnight at the very least to take in just some of what this lengthy route has to offer. Feast on desert-inspired dishes in Tucson, the United States’ first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, and take a hike amid the giant cacti in Saguaro National Park (pictured). Further east there’s Las Cruces, New Mexico, with easy access to the White Sands National Monument. Be sure to visit the effortlessly cool Texan city of San Antonio, before finishing up with the family-friendly attractions of Jacksonville, Florida.

Slide 22 of 41: This 236-mile scenic byway cuts through the San Juan Mountains which are carpeted with evergreen trees, capped with snow and peppered with photogenic, high-altitude towns. The Skyway is a looping road, extending over Routes 550, 160, 145 and 62, and it reaches from the picturesque town of Ridgeway in the north, down to the little city of Durango in the south.

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10. San Juan Skyway

This 236-mile scenic byway cuts through the San Juan Mountains which are carpeted with evergreen trees, capped with snow and peppered with photogenic, high-altitude towns. The Skyway is a looping road, extending over Routes 550, 160, 145 and 62, and it reaches from the picturesque town of Ridgeway in the north, down to the little city of Durango in the south.
Slide 23 of 41: The road itself is the main attraction here, with peaks and forestland flanking the Skyway at every turn. But there are plenty of towns worthy of a visit too. The historic railroad town of Durango is a top spot for history buffs, with visitors still able to ride the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train through stunning mountain scenery. Other highlights include the pretty resort town of Telluride (pictured) with its world-class skiing and summer biking and hiking trails.

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10. San Juan Skyway

The road itself is the main attraction here, with peaks and forestland flanking the Skyway at every turn. But there are plenty of towns worthy of a visit too. The historic railroad town of Durango is a top spot for history buffs, with visitors still able to ride the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train through stunning mountain scenery. Other highlights include the pretty resort town of Telluride (pictured) with its world-class skiing and summer biking and hiking trails.
Slide 24 of 41: One of four designated scenic byways in Maine, the Acadia All-American Road takes in a great swathe of the state’s rocky coast. Striking out for 40 miles, the road starts on Route 3, north of the little town of Trenton, before swinging out onto Mount Desert Island. From here it takes in a scenic portion of Acadia National Park and the waterside town of Bar Harbor, ever a popular spot with tourists.

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9. Acadia All-American Road

One of four designated scenic byways in Maine, the Acadia All-American Road takes in a great swathe of the state’s rocky coast. Striking out for 40 miles, the road starts on Route 3, north of the little town of Trenton, before swinging out onto Mount Desert Island. From here it takes in a scenic portion of Acadia National Park and the waterside town of Bar Harbor, ever a popular spot with tourists.
Slide 26 of 41: Forming a 440-mile loop, this route rattles through North Cascades National Park, affording drivers views of towering peaks and verdant valleys, and reaching out west to windswept Puget Sound. The southern part of the loop follows the Stevens Pass Greenway, hemming the Skykomish River. Out east, the route cuts through the Methow Valley, a rugged slice of the countryside nicknamed Washington’s wild west.

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8. Cascade Loop Scenic Byway

Forming a 440-mile loop, this route rattles through North Cascades National Park, affording drivers views of towering peaks and verdant valleys, and reaching out west to windswept Puget Sound. The southern part of the loop follows the Stevens Pass Greenway, hemming the Skykomish River. Out east, the route cuts through the Methow Valley, a rugged slice of the countryside nicknamed Washington’s wild west.
Slide 27 of 41: You’ll have trouble keeping your eyes on the road as you pass through this beautiful wedge of the Pacific Northwest – but luckily there are plenty of RV sites where you can park up for a night or two. Highlights along the way include Skagit Valley, bright with tulips in the spring, and the town of Leavenworth, whose neat buildings could have been plucked from Bavaria. While in the North Cascades National Park, gaze up at the mighty bluff of Liberty Bell, rising like a church spire from the valley.

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8. Cascade Loop Scenic Byway

You’ll have trouble keeping your eyes on the road as you pass through this beautiful wedge of the Pacific Northwest – but luckily there are plenty of RV sites where you can park up for a night or two. Highlights along the way include Skagit Valley, bright with tulips in the spring, and the town of Leavenworth, whose neat buildings could have been plucked from Bavaria. While in the North Cascades National Park, gaze up at the mighty bluff of Liberty Bell, rising like a church spire from the valley.

Slide 28 of 41: Those hankering after the rust-red rockscapes of the American southwest should look no further than Utah’s Scenic Byway 12. Unraveling for 123 miles, the route begins in the city of Panguitch and branches east to the town of Torrey, near Capitol Reef National Park, which makes a fine finish for your journey. The byway is studded with scenic overlooks so you can park up the RV and drink in the lunar vistas synonymous with this part of the States.

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7. Utah’s Scenic Byway 12

Those hankering after the rust-red rockscapes of the American southwest should look no further than Utah’s Scenic Byway 12. Unraveling for 123 miles, the route begins in the city of Panguitch and branches east to the town of Torrey, near Capitol Reef National Park, which makes a fine finish for your journey. The byway is studded with scenic overlooks so you can park up the RV and drink in the lunar vistas synonymous with this part of the States.
Slide 29 of 41: Natural wonders are this road’s major draw and the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is a top stop along the way. It’s an area rich in geological interest with narrow slot canyons and mushrooming bluffs. The fossil-filled Escalante Petrified Forest is a delight for archaeology lovers too. RV parks right in Escalante mean you don’t need to rush the journey.

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7. Utah’s Scenic Byway 12

Natural wonders are this road’s major draw and the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is a top stop along the way. It’s an area rich in geological interest with narrow slot canyons and mushrooming bluffs. The fossil-filled Escalante Petrified Forest is a delight for archaeology lovers too. RV parks right in Escalante mean you don’t need to rush the journey.
Slide 31 of 41: While there’s much to see along the way, each end of this journey is a music-lover’s dream. In Memphis, Beale Street’s legendary music venues host artists of every genre, from blues and jazz to rock and country. In the Big Easy, Bourbon Street has its own slew of bars and jazz clubs, while the rest of the French Quarter charms architecture lovers with its colorful buildings decorated with wrought-iron balconies. Read our full guide to New Orleans here.

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6. The Blues Highway

While there’s much to see along the way, each end of this journey is a music-lover’s dream. In Memphis, Beale Street’s legendary music venues host artists of every genre, from blues and jazz to rock and country. In the Big Easy, Bourbon Street has its own slew of bars and jazz clubs, while the rest of the French Quarter charms architecture lovers with its colorful buildings decorated with wrought-iron balconies.

Slide 32 of 41: A shorter but no less glorious adventure, an RV ride along Montana’s Going-to-the-Sun Road offers natural wonders in spades. It extends 50 miles over Glacier National Park, edging past vast glossy lakes and forest-clad peaks, and looking down upon dramatic gorges and flower-strewn valleys. A portion of the road is usually closed from October through to June, so check the NPS website before you set out, particularly if your trip’s not scheduled for summer. 

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5. Going-to-the-Sun Road

A shorter but no less glorious adventure, an RV ride along Montana’s Going-to-the-Sun Road offers natural wonders in spades. It extends 50 miles over Glacier National Park, edging past vast glossy lakes and forest-clad peaks, and looking down upon dramatic gorges and flower-strewn valleys. A portion of the road is usually closed from October through to June, so check the NPS website before you set out, particularly if your trip’s not scheduled for summer.

Slide 33 of 41: The road grants photo-worthy views at every turn and parking spots line its expanse. Best of all is Logan Pass: the highest spot you can reach in your vehicle, it crosses the Continental Divide at a dizzying height of 6,646 feet. In summer, duck into the Logan Pass Visitor Information Center (pictured) where you can learn more about the spectacular scenery and wildlife you've been exploring.
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5. Going-to-the-Sun Road

The road grants photo-worthy views at every turn and parking spots line its expanse. Best of all is Logan Pass: the highest spot you can reach in your vehicle, it crosses the Continental Divide at a dizzying height of 6,646 feet. In summer, duck into the Logan Pass Visitor Information Center (pictured) where you can learn more about the spectacular scenery and wildlife you’ve been exploring.
Slide 34 of 41: Epic ocean views are the highlight of this 106-mile route which begins close to Miami and stretches out through the Florida Keys, right down to the quirky island city of Key West. A decent portion of the route is above the water, including the famous seven-mile bridge which juts out from the city of Marathon. Driving this open road, stopping to explore colorful cities and wildlife-rich refuges, is the ultimate way to discover the Keys.

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4. Florida Keys Highway

Epic ocean views are the highlight of this 106-mile route which begins close to Miami and stretches out through the Florida Keys, right down to the quirky island city of Key West. A decent portion of the route is above the water, including the famous seven-mile bridge which juts out from the city of Marathon. Driving this open road, stopping to explore colorful cities and wildlife-rich refuges, is the ultimate way to discover the Keys.
Slide 35 of 41: The Bahia Honda State Park is a great place to make a splash – the clear, gentle waters are perfect for snorkeling and kayaking, and they’re fringed by pristine bands of sand. At the southernmost tip of the Keys, you’ll find Key West. Here you can grab a drink or peruse indie art galleries on the city’s historic Duval Street. Be sure to take a ferry out to Dry Tortugas National Park, home to hulking Fort Jefferson too. Discover more about the Florida Keys here.
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4. Florida Keys Highway

The Bahia Honda State Park is a great place to make a splash – the clear, gentle waters are perfect for snorkeling and kayaking, and they’re fringed by pristine bands of sand. At the southernmost tip of the Keys, you’ll find Key West. Here you can grab a drink or peruse indie art galleries on the city’s historic Duval Street. Be sure to take a ferry out to Dry Tortugas National Park, home to hulking Fort Jefferson too.

Slide 36 of 41: There’s no more iconic journey than the long and winding Route 66. Made even more famous by rock songs and blockbuster movies, the road begins in Santa Monica, California and strikes east across states including Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma, before curving northward to end in Chicago, Illinois. The route spans a total of 2,448 miles.

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3. Route 66

There’s no more iconic journey than the long and winding Route 66. Made even more famous by rock songs and blockbuster movies, the road begins in Santa Monica, California and strikes east across states including Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma, before curving northward to end in Chicago, Illinois. The route spans a total of 2,448 miles.
Slide 37 of 41: Route 66’s famous roadways are peppered with RV parks and all manner of roadside attractions, from landmark retro diners like Mr D’z in Kingman, Arizona to curious art installations such as Amarillo’s psychedelic Cadillac Ranch. Round off your trip with the world-class art and architecture in Chicago, from sculptures in Millennium Park to the soaring skyscrapers of the city’s Magnificent Mile. And remember that the true highlight is the wide, open road.

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3. Route 66

Route 66’s famous roadways are peppered with RV parks and all manner of roadside attractions, from landmark retro diners like Mr D’z in Kingman, Arizona to curious art installations such as Amarillo’s psychedelic Cadillac Ranch. Round off your trip with the world-class art and architecture in Chicago, from sculptures in Millennium Park to the soaring skyscrapers of the city’s Magnificent Mile. And remember that the true highlight is the wide, open road.
Slide 38 of 41: The Blue Ridge Parkway is often touted as “America’s favorite drive” and it’s not difficult to see why. It spans two states and 469 beautiful miles, forming a diagonal line westward from Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The route grants heart-stirring vistas across the fog-cloaked Appalachian Highlands, plus wineries and comfortable places to park your motorhome.
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2. Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is often touted as “America’s favorite drive” and it’s not difficult to see why. It spans two states and 469 beautiful miles, forming a diagonal line westward from Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The route grants heart-stirring vistas across the fog-cloaked Appalachian Highlands, plus wineries and comfortable places to park your motorhome.
Slide 39 of 41: The parkway is bookended by two glorious national parks, each one home to diverse wildlife, hiking routes and postcard views. But beyond these big hitters, there are plenty of sights en route. Top attractions include North Carolina's Craggy Gardens, a curious slice of the countryside known for its rhododendrons and twisting trees. Another popular stop is Linville Falls, a three-tiered cascade that’s an easy hike from the Parkway.  Read more: The best place to stay in every state with your motorhome

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2. Blue Ridge Parkway

The parkway is bookended by two glorious national parks, each one home to diverse wildlife, hiking routes and postcard views. But beyond these big hitters, there are plenty of sights en route. Top attractions include North Carolina’s Craggy Gardens, a curious slice of the countryside known for its rhododendrons and twisting trees. Another popular stop is Linville Falls, a three-tiered cascade that’s an easy hike from the Parkway.

 

Slide 40 of 41: The California coast was made for road-tripping and the Pacific Coast Highway (or Highway 1) is the queen of all routes. Travel south along the 590-mile stretch from San Francisco to San Diego and you’ll see the many faces of this diverse state, from lush wine regions and sandy shores to thrumming cities and peaceful redwood forests.  Read more: 32 unusual things you'll find on a road trip through the USA
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1. Pacific Coast Highway

The California coast was made for road-tripping and the Pacific Coast Highway (or Highway 1) is the queen of all routes. Travel south along the 590-mile stretch from San Francisco to San Diego and you’ll see the many faces of this diverse state, from lush wine regions and sandy shores to thrumming cities and peaceful redwood forests.

 

Slide 41 of 41: More than 100 miles south of San Francisco, Big Sur is the most famous portion of the Pacific Coast Highway. It stretches for around 90 miles, its gray crags plunging towards sandy strands and frothing Pacific waters – look out for arching Bixby Bridge, a popular photo stop. Further south still is sun-drenched Santa Barbara. Often overshadowed by San Francisco and Los Angeles, this city’s key sight is Old Mission Santa Barbara (pictured), an 18th-century Spanish mission. The highway tails off in San Diego where you can feast on Cali-Baja cuisine and discover the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Find out what else there is to do in this Californian city. Read more: Millionaire motorhomes: the world's most expensive RVs
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1. Pacific Coast Highway

More than 100 miles south of San Francisco, Big Sur is the most famous portion of the Pacific Coast Highway. It stretches for around 90 miles, its gray crags plunging towards sandy strands and frothing Pacific waters – look out for arching Bixby Bridge, a popular photo stop. Further south still is sun-drenched Santa Barbara. Often overshadowed by San Francisco and Los Angeles, this city’s key sight is Old Mission Santa Barbara (pictured), an 18th-century Spanish mission. The highway tails off in San Diego where you can feast on Cali-Baja cuisine and discover the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Find out what else there is to do in this Californian city.

 

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