From foodie meccas to otherworldly sites and historic treasures, these journeys will get your motor running.
BADLANDS LOOP STATE SCENIC BYWAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
PHOTOGRAPH BY STEPHEN ST. JOHN, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION
Nothing beats the thrill of piling into a car and hitting the open road, whether it’s an hours-long jaunt or an epic weeklong adventure. But where to go?
These compelling U.S. drives will enhance any road trip across the lower 48 states. From the best highways for foodies to scenic landscapes and the nation’s most historic roads, a dream drive awaits. Here are 25 of our favorites.
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