Adventure ID Destination Starting Point Distance (miles) Main Attraction Best Time to Visit Suggested Duration (days) Road Type 1 Grand Canyon Las Vegas 275 Scenic viewpoints Spring, Fall 2 Paved 2 Pacific Coast Highway San Francisco 450 Ocean views Summer 3 Paved 3 Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville 469 Mountain landscapes Fall 2 Paved 4 Route 66 Chicago 2448 Historic landmarks Spring, Fall 5 Mixed 5 Key West Miami 155 Sunset celebration Winter 2 Paved 6 The Florida Keys Key Largo 113 Coral reefs Summer 2 Paved 7 Lake Michigan Chicago 100 Lakeside parks Summer 3 Paved 8 Mount Rainier Seattle 100 National Park Summer 2 Paved 9 Yosemite National Park San Francisco 170 National Park Spring, Fall 3 Paved 10 Zion National Park Las Vegas 160 Canyon hikes Spring, Fall 2 Paved 11 Sedona Phoenix 115 Red rock formations Spring, Fall 2 Paved 12 New Orleans Memphis 395 French Quarter Spring, Fall 3 Paved 13 Nashville Memphis 215 Live music Spring, Fall 2 Paved 14 Great Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg 100 Wildlife viewing Spring, Fall 2 Paved 15 Montana's Glacier Park Kalispell 200 Glacier views Summer 3 Paved 16 Malibu Coast Los Angeles 40 Beaches Summer 1 Paved 17 Savannah Charleston 108 Historic district Spring, Fall 2 Paved 18 Route 1 San Francisco 450 Coastal views Summer 3 Paved 19 Big Sur San Francisco 90 Cliffs and ocean Summer 2 Paved 20 Mount Washington Conway 70 Highest peak in Northeast Summer 1 Paved 21 Acadia National Park Bar Harbor 70 Scenic drives Fall 2 Paved 22 Finger Lakes Ithaca 120 Wine country Fall 2 Paved 23 Southwest National Parks Las Vegas 600 Diverse landscapes Spring 4 Mixed 24 Appalachian Trail Various 2200 Hiking Spring, Fall 10 Mixed 25 California Gold Country Sacramento 150 Historic mining towns Spring, Fall 2 Paved 26 Scenic Byway 12 Utah 124 Red sandstone cliffs Spring, Fall 2 Paved 27 Santa Fe Albuquerque 60 Art and culture Spring, Fall 2 Paved 28 Hawaii's Road to Hana Maui 64 Tropical scenery Throughout the year 1 Paved 29 Denali National Park Anchorage 240 Wildlife and mountains Summer 3 Paved 30 Mount St. Helens Portland 110 Volcanic landscape Summer 1 Paved 31 Old Faithful West Yellowstone 30 Geysers Summer 1 Paved 32 Cannon Beach Portland 90 Haystack Rock Summer 1 Paved 33 Badlands National Park Rapid City 50 Unique landforms Summer 1 Paved 34 South Dakota's Black Hills Rapid City 100 Mount Rushmore Summer 2 Paved 35 Niagara Falls Buffalo 20 Waterfalls Summer 1 Paved 36 Olympic National Park Port Angeles 60 Diverse ecosystems Summer 3 Paved 37 Route 1 Maine 500 Coastal charm Summer 3 Paved 38 Chicago Skyline Chicago 10 City views Spring, Summer 1 Paved 39 Carlsbad Caverns Carlsbad 120 Caves and bats Summer 2 Paved 40 Joshua Tree National Park Palm Springs 40 Unique rock formations Spring, Fall 2 Paved 41 Sedona's Red Rock Loop Sedona 15 Mountain biking Spring, Fall 1 Paved 42 Flathead Lake Kalispell 30 Large freshwater lake Summer 1 Paved 43 Cypress Gardens Winter Haven 25 Botanical gardens Spring 1 Paved 44 Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park 60 Mountain scenery Summer 3 Paved 45 Canyonlands National Park Moab 30 Canyons Spring, Fall 2 Paved 46 Mount Desert Island Bar Harbor 40 Beautiful views Summer 1 Paved 47 Redwood National Park Eureka 45 Giant trees Spring, Summer 1 Paved 48 Biscayne National Park Miami 30 Coral reefs & wildlife Winter 1 Paved 49 Chiricahua National Monument Willcox 50 Unique rock formations Spring, Fall 1 Paved 50 Death Valley National Park Furnace Creek 90 Desert landscapes Spring, Fall 2 Paved 51 Shenandoah National Park Luray 100 Skyline Drive Fall 2 Paved 52 Lassen Volcanic National Park Redding 55 Volcanic scenery Summer 1 Paved 53 Mount Rainier Loop Seattle 160 Mountain heart Summer 2 Paved 54 Teton National Park Jackson 60 Mountain views Summer 2 Paved 55 Kauai Lihue 60 Garden Isle All year 3 Paved 56 New River Gorge Fayetteville 35 Whitewater rafting Summer 2 Paved 57 Route 66 Amarillo 120 Historic diners Fall 2 Mixed 58 Sedona to Flagstaff Sedona 45 Forest landscapes Fall 1 Paved 59 Lake Tahoe Reno 40 Year-round recreational Summer 3 Paved 60 Custer State Park Custer 70 Wildlife ecosystem Summer 2 Paved 61 Everglades National Park Homestead 40 Wetlands Winter 2 Paved 62 Chattanooga Riverwalk Chattanooga 10 River views Spring, Summer 1 Paved 63 Kancamagus Highway Lincoln 35 Fall foliage Fall 1 Paved 64 Copper Canyon Mexico 280 Stunning canyons Spring, Fall 3 Mixed 65 Tasmania Hobart 450 Nature and wildlife Summer 5 Paved 66 Pacific Northwest Loop Seattle 400 Forests and mountains Summer 4 Mixed 67 Finger Lakes Wine Trail New York 200 Wine tastings Fall 2 Paved 68 Pacific Crest Trail Various 2650 Hiking trail Summer 25 Mixed 69 Badlands Loop State Scenic Byway Wall 40 Geological formations Summer 1 Paved 70 Creole Nature Trail Sulphur 180 Bird watching Spring, Fall 2 Paved 71 Talladega National Forest Alabama 80 Forest hiking Spring, Fall 2 Mixed 72 Chesapeake Bay Maryland 100 Waterfront activities Summer 2 Paved 73 Galveston Island Texas 50 Beaches and historic homes Summer 1 Paved 74 Black Hills Scenic Drive South Dakota 70 Scenic views Summer 2 Paved 75 Acadia to Cape Cod Maine 130 Coastal driving Summer 3 Paved 76 Oregon Coast Highway Oregon 363 Coastal towns Summer 3 Paved 77 Hickok's Trail & Deadwood South Dakota 15 Wild West history Summer 1 Paved 78 San Juan Scenic Byway Colorado 233 Mountain scenery Summer 3 Paved 79 Hurricane Ridge Port Angeles 20 Mountain ridge Summer 1 Paved 80 Sugar River State Trail Wisconsin 22 Biking and hiking Summer 1 Paved 81 Bitterroot Valley Montana 70 Scenic byway Summer 1 Paved 82 Antelope Canyon Page 100 Slot canyons Spring, Fall 1 Paved 83 San Juan Islands Washington 30 Water activities Summer 1 Paved 84 Gulf Coast Highway Florida 50 Beaches Summer 1 Paved 85 Newport Coastal Drive Rhode Island 25 Historical sites Summer 1 Paved 86 Edge of the Cedars Blanding 3 Ancient ruins Summer 1 Paved 87 Lands End Scenic Drive San Francisco 15 Ocean views Summer 1 Paved 88 Skyline Drive Virginia 105 Mountain views Fall 2 Paved 89 Snoqualmie Pass Washington 50 Mountain drives Winter 1 Paved 90 Inland Empire California 70 Wine touring Fall 2 Paved 91 Mount Lemmon Highway Tucson 30 Forests and vistas Summer 1 Paved 92 Georgia Coastline Savannah 100 Historic landmarks Fall 2 Paved 93 Charleston to Kiawah Island South Carolina 25 Beaches and golf Spring 1 Paved 94 Hut to Hut Trail Colorado 50 Hiking adventure Summer 3 Mixed 95 Pioneer Scenic Byway Utah 120 Historic sites Summer 2 Paved 96 Elk Country Scenic Drive Pennsylvania 75 Wildlife spotting Fall 1 Paved 97 Yukon Territory Canada 1500 Wild nature Summer 7 Mixed 98 Historic Merritt Parkway Connecticut 37 Architectural bridges Fall 1 Paved 99 Catalina Island California 30 Island escapades Summer 2 Ferry/Paved 100 Chippewa National Forest Minnesota 30 Fishing and hiking Summer 1 Paved 101 Texas Hill Country Fredericksburg 150 Wine tasting Spring 2 Paved 102 Savannah to Tybee Island Georgia 20 Beach day Summer 1 Paved 103 South Coast Of Oregon Brookings 150 Spectacular cliffs Summer 2 Paved 104 Charles River Esplanade Boston 20 City park strolls Spring 1 Paved 105 Natchez Trace Parkway Mississippi 444 Historic road Spring, Fall 3 Paved 106 Lake Tahoe Loop Lake Tahoe 72 Scenic vistas Summer 2 Paved 107 Outer Banks North Carolina 100 Beach activities Summer 3 Paved 108 Columbia River Gorge Oregon 75 Waterfalls Summer 2 Paved 109 Mohonk Preserve New York 25 Hiking and climbing Fall 1 Paved 110 Sleepy Hollow New York 20 Historic spots Fall 1 Paved 111 The Basque Route Idaho 120 Cultural exploration Summer 2 Paved 112 Lake Champlain Vermont 50 Lake activities Summer 1 Paved 113 Mount Olympus Trail Utah 25 Hiking and views Summer 1 Paved 114 Seneca Lake Loop New York 50 Wine tasting Fall 1 Paved 115 Thousand Islands New York 60 Island hopping Summer 3 Paved 116 Churubusco to Mexico City Mexico 80 Cultural heritage All year 2 Mixed 117 Olympic Peninsula Loop Washington 200 Rustic charm Summer 3 Paved 118 Gila Cliff Dwellings New Mexico 100 Ancient ruins Spring, Fall 1 Paved 119 Washington State Wine Coast Washington 75 Wine tasting Fall 2 Paved 120 Pioneer Trail Wyoming 150 Historic exploration Summer 3 Paved 121 Heart of the Adirondacks New York 100 Lakes and mountains Summer 3 Paved 122 Coastal Maine Maine 125 Picturesque coastlines Summer 3 Paved 123 Highway 101 California 800 Pacific coastline Summer 7 Paved 124 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta New Mexico 10 Annual festival Fall 1 Paved 125 San Jeasda Puerto Rico 80 Historical significance Winter 2 Mixed 126 Buffalo National River Arkansas 100 Natural beauty Summer 2 Paved 127 North Dakota Badlands Medora 90 Bison spotting Summer 2 Paved 128 Yosemite Valley Loop California 50 Scenic wonders Summer 3 Paved 129 Cooper's Rock State Forest West Virginia 30 Outdoors and trails Spring 1 Paved 130 Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin 20 Tourist attractions Summer 1 Paved 131 New Hampshire Scenic Byways New Hampshire 200 Picturesque views Fall 3 Paved 132 Unicoi Turnpike North Carolina 30 Historical route Spring, Fall 1 Paved 133 Oregon Desert Trail Oregon 800 Desert hiking Summer 10 Mixed 134 Portland to Multnomah Falls Oregon 50 Waterfalls Spring 1 Paved 135 Ocean Drive Newport 14 Coastal mansions Summer 1 Paved 136 Pine Barrens New Jersey 30 Natural beauty Fall 1 Paved 137 Cape Cod Canal Massachusetts 30 Boat watching Summer 1 Paved 138 Montauk Point New York 20 Lighthouse views Summer 1 Paved 139 Barrier Islands Virginia 200 Secluded beaches Summer 3 Paved 140 Oregon Caves Oregon 50 Natural caves Summer 1 Paved 141 Blue Ridge to Washington D.C. Virginia 150 Historic route Spring, Fall 2 Paved 142 West Maui Loop Maui 60 Coastal drives Summer 1 Paved 143 Hawaii's Big Island Hawaii 100 Volcanic landscapes Summer 3 Paved 144 Chattanooga Lookouts Tennessee 10 City views Spring, Summer 1 Paved 145 Chequamegon National Forest Wisconsin 120 Forest exploration Summer 2 Paved 146 Picacho Peak Arizona 20 Desert viewing Spring 1 Paved 147 Red River Gorge Kentucky 30 Rock climbing Summer 1 Paved 148 Lake Michigan Circle Tour Michigan 1000 Great Lake views Summer 7 Mixed 149 Catskill Mountains New York 150 Scenic views Fall 3 Paved 150 Dawson City Yukon 90 Historical gold rush Summer 3 Mixed