Last Updated on March 28, 2021
By taking the Great River Road, you will be driving through forests, towns, and meadows while crossing the river at every opportunity. It passes through 10 American states, and it’s 3,000 miles long, which takes up to 36 hours of continuous driving. Most people plan a 2-week vacation to have a few break days to absorb the beauty. In case you can’t do 2 weeks, then take the route between New Orleans and Memphis because it’s shorter and is the best!
4. Alaska-Canadian Highway: Dawsons Creek, British Columbia to Delta Junction, Alaska
The Alaska Highway is made of the most beautiful natural scenery, and it’s 1,382 miles long, which can take 5 days to finish. You will be blessed with all sorts of wildlife during the entire journey, especially moose and bears.
Because it’s located in the northern part of the country, it’s best to take this road trip in June or July when the days are longer, and the snow is melted. Also, it’s the best route for hikers and fishing enthusiasts to have a great break from their routine.
5. Blue Ridge Parkway: Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina
Do you want to be in the presence of one of the oldest mountains in the world? Get in your vehicle and hit the road to the Blue Rudge Parkway where there is also the highest waterfall in the Rockies and the oldest river in North of the U.S.
You will realize that choosing this route will be one of your best road trip ideas because you will be able to enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains from your window. Make sure to explore the Shenandoah National Parks, and if you are taking this trip during the winter, don’t forget your skis.
6. Road to Hana: Kahului to Hana, Hawaii
If you are not very courageous, then it’s best to avoid this road because it features 50 single-lane bridges and 600 curvy bends; most of them with blind spots. The road is busy, slow, and dangerous sometimes but it’s surely worth it as it passes the beautiful coastal cliffs, dense jungle, plunging waterfalls, and panoramic views of the Pacific.
