10 Scenic Routes To Take In 2023

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North America is jam-packed with beautiful drives, from historic corridors to stunning mountain roads. Let’s take a look at 10 scenic routes you need to take this year.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through Virginia and North Carolina, offering 469 miles of stunning views.

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Pacific Coast HIghway

California’s Highway 1 spans 656 miles along the state’s Pacific coast, offering incredible coastal views.

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Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates the historic forest trail used by Native Americans. The road runs through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee.

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Overseas HIghway

Starting in Miami, the Overseas Highway runs south through the Florida Keys for 113 miles, coming to an end in Key West.

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Historic Route 66

Although it’s no longer an official part of the US highway system, that doesn’t mean this legendary route is no longer worth visiting. Over 80% of Route 66 is still drivable today.

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Great River Road

The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River from its source in Minnesota all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico.  

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Olympia Peninsula Loop

This route circles the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Along the way, you’ll see forest, mountains, and the beauty of the Pacific coast.

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Vermont Route 100

Full of stunning nature and quaint little towns, Route 100 runs along the Green Mountain National Forest. It's one of New England's best scenic routes. 

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Sea-to-Sky Highway

This 83-mile stretch of Highway 99 in British Columbia, Canada runs along the Howe Sound and North Shore Mountain, providing incredible natural views.  

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Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway runs along the Continental Divide for 140 miles through Alberta, Canada. It is the best way to see the Canadian Rockies.

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