The Most Picturesque Roads In The United States

Highway 12

Located in Utah and running from the Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef, this road presents us with a vast diversity of landscape.

From deserts to canyons and forests, you can see everything in just a matter of hours.

Hawaii Belt

Known as the Hawaii Belt of the Big Island, Routes 11, 19, and 190 allow travelers to choose from a number of varied Polynesian views.

Take into account that, on this road, there are several volcanoes and you should be careful to drive even when there are no active volcanic eruptions.

Ruta Panoramica

Located in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, this 167-mile roadway in San Juan has the most vibrant rainforests in the island.

This road is definitely a match to anything you may be able to see on the mainland. Don't forget to check out the mountains too.

Lemhi Pass

Located right on the border of Idaho and Montana in the Beaverhead Mountains, the Lemhi Pass was seen for the first time by Lewis and Clark on their United States Expedition.

It has an elevation of 7,300 feet above sea level.

Skyline Drive

Atop Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Skyline Drive rewards us with views of the state and a picturesque view of nature's beauty.

You wouldn't believe that this road is only one hour away from Washington, D.C. If you are a nature lover, make sure you don't miss the next one.

Bluebonnet Trail

If your trip is going to take place in spring, you should head to Ennis, located 35 miles to the south of Dallas.

Every meadow in the road is covered in bluebonnet blossoms that allow you to be in a sea of flowers! A really stunning view, isn't it?

Sleeping Bear Dunes And Glen Lake

Formed by ancient glaciers, these geographical treasures are located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

Sleeping Bear has often been referred to as the most beautiful place in the country. Nearby, the crystal-clear waters of Glen Lake and its charming villages are also great places to visit.

Park Loop Road

Acadia National Park in Maine features this scenic freeway, and this loop was designed by Central Park architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

The best views of New England are around this loop, so it is worth checking out.

Seward Highway

This Alaskan highway runs from Anchorage to Seward, and the route passes around snowed mountains and towering glaciers.

If you are lucky, you may even see moose and bears along the road. Many people discovered a whole new side of the ocean after visiting the next route.

Oregon Coast Highway 101

One of the biggest competitors of the Pacific Coast Highway, the Oregon Coast Highway 101, is considered by most people to be a better trip along the ocean.

The road shows you beaches, forests, and cultural sites that are a must-see when you visit Oregon.

Brandywine Valley

This picturesque road wouldn't be complete without the elegant homes and abundant greenery that make you feel in a fantasy novel.

It only takes 20 minutes to go over this road of the Brandywine Valley. So, if you don't have a lot of time, you should try this one.

Beartooth Highway

If you are taking a trip to the Yellowstone National Park, you should continue your trip along the Beartooth Highway.

Only open in summer, this road zig-zags through a steep mountain pass, so be careful!

Patchwork Parkway

Named after the quilts used by the early settlers of this Utah region, this road features one of the most unique rock formations in the world.

These red-brick spires are a product of volcanic activity that took place millions of years ago.

Trail Ridge Road

If you are up for an adventure, this rocky road that passes through Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is a sight you shouldn't miss.

Trail Ridge is closed during winter, as extreme snowfalls make it impossible to travel it. You should take this road in the summer.

Overseas Highway

Once a crumbling structure, this 113-mile highway crossing the Florida Keys was bought by the state government in 1935 after a massive hurricane.

Taking this road will let you take in the sight of the beautiful blue water surrounding it.

Route 66

Once known as the Main Street of America, Route 66 connects Chicago to Santa Monica, California.

Even though it was replaced by most modern highways and most roadside towns perished, Route 66 provides an escape for most adventurers.

North Shore Drive

If you are intending to see Lake Superior, we recommend you take this road as it has the best views of the lake.

Apart from those views, the road has several National Parks that you can access, especially the Split Rock Lighthouse overseeing the lake.

Pacific Coast Highway

One of the most famous roads in the United States, from which you are able to see the Golden Gate Bridge, Monterrey Bay, and a forest of redwood trees, this road extends over 659 miles.

You may be able to take really good photos of the Golden Gate from there.

Great River Road

The Great River Road, which runs along almost the along entire Mississippi River in Louisiana, features several different landscapes.

According to the locals, one of the most beautiful ones is the Oak Alley, a plantation surrounded by really old trees covering the road.

Going-To-The-Sun Road

In Montana's Glacier National Park, at 7,000 feet above sea level, there is this stunning and breathtaking road that consists purely of hairpin turns, so you should be really careful when driving.

But you will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful views of the Montana mountain ranges and forests.