Top Road Trips in the U.S.

Road trips are a great way to take a vacation where you can really enjoy the sights around you. When you take a road trip, you have the flexibility to go at your own pace and see many different attractions. We’ve compiled a list (Source: Credit) to help you decide some of the best road trips to take in the U.S. We are also going to provide you with some driving tips and road trip preparation tasks.

Top 50 Road Trips in the U.S.

Credit created a blog with the top road trips for every state. To help you in your decision to take a road trip, we’ve compiled the list below. Let us know if you decide to take any of these road trips.

1. Alabama – Natchez Trace Parkway
2. Alaska – Seward Highway
3. Arizona – Catalina Highway
4. Arkansas – Pig Trail Scenic Byway
5. California – Pacific Coast Highway
6. Colorado – Independence Pass
7. Connecticut – Route 169
8. Delaware – Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway
9. Florida – Old Florida Heritage Highway
10. Georgia – Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway
11. Hawaii – Kauai’s North Shore
12. Idaho – Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway
13. Illinois – Great River Road
14. Indiana – Highway 46
15. Iowa – Dragoon Trail
16. Kansas – Route 66
17. Kentucky – Bourbon Trail
18. Louisiana – Cane River Road
19. Maine – Coastal Route 1
20. Maryland – Historic National Road
21. Massachusetts – The Mohawk Trail
22. Michigan – Red Arrow Highway
23. Minnesota – Avenue of Pines
24. Mississippi – The Blues Highway
25. Missouri – Glade Top Trail
26. Montana – Clark Fork Scenic Drive
27. Nebraska – Heritage Highway
28. Nevada – The Big Smoky Valley Scenic Drive
29. New Hampshire – Apple Way
30. New Jersey – County Route 519
31. New Mexico – Abo Pass Trail
32. New York – Route 9
33. North Carolina – Blue Ridge Parkway
34. North Dakota – Killdeer Mountain Four Bears
35. Ohio – Covered Bridges Byway
36. Oklahoma – Route 66
37. Oregon – Volcanic Legacy
38. Pennsylvania – Delaware Water Gap
39. Rhode Island – Ocean Drive
40. South Carolina – Ashley River Road
41. South Dakota – Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
42. Tennessee – The Cherohala Skyway
43. Texas – Devil’s Backbone
44. Utah – The Energy Loop – Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway
45. Vermont – Scenic Route 100 Byway
46. Virginia – Skyline Drive
47. Washington – Chuckanut Drive
48. West Virginia – Route 32 through Canaan Valley
49. Wisconsin – Rustic Road 83
50. Wyoming – Muddy Creek Historic Byway

How to Plan for a Road Trip & Driving Trips

Planning a road trip can be a daunting task especially if you have no idea where to begin. Below are a few steps that Hot Beauty Health recommends taking prior to the start:

1. Clean Your Car & Tune Up
2. Buy Snacks & Drinks
3. Plan Your Route and Various Stops in Advance
4. Create a Packing List & Playlist
5. Prepare for Any Complications
6. Plan & Follow a Budget

We’ve also thought about how much driving is involved in a road trip. For that reason, we decided to share some of the best driving tips to keep you safe. Independent Traveler Created an awesome list and from that we’ve picked out our top five safety tips. See below:

1. Know the local traffic laws for the places you will be driving to.
2. Never let your fuel level drop below 1/4 of a tank.
3. Stock up on snacks and drinks prior to your trip. You will save money.
4. Everyone needs to wear their seat belt.
5. If you have a rental car, make sure you know how to use the car properly before leaving.

Good luck on your next road trip! Let us know if you have any other tips or scenic routes!

Sources: Hot Beauty Health, Independent Traveler