The United States is a country that offers an incredible variety of landscapes and breathtaking views. With miles upon miles of open roads winding through mountains, along coasts, across deserts, and through towering forests, road tripping is a quintessential American pastime. Here are the 10 most scenic road trips in America and their must-see stops:

1.Pacific Coast Highway, California –Travel from San Francisco to San Diego and experience the majestic Big Sur coastline, the picturesque 17-Mile Drive, and the charming towns of Monterey and Santa Barbara.

2.Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana –This stunning mountain drive through Glacier National Park offers views of sharp peaks and wildflowers. Don’t miss Logan Pass, Lake McDonald, and the chance to see wildlife.

3.Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia & North Carolina –Linking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park, this panoramic parkway offers stops at Humpback Rocks, Mabry Mill, and Linville Gorge.

4.Route 66 –One of the original U.S. highways takes you from Chicago to Santa Monica passing retro Americana sites like The Blue Whale of Catoosa, Cadillac Ranch, and the historic Santa Monica Pier.

5.Overseas Highway, Florida Keys –Discover island life by driving from Miami to Key West along stunning bridges over azure waters. Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key are highlights.

6.Olympic Peninsula Loop, Washington –Circumnavigate this rugged peninsula with stops at Olympic National Park for rainforest trails and Hurricane Ridge for panoramic mountain views.

7.Great River Road National Scenic Byway –Follow the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana enjoying charming river towns, historical sites such as Mark Twain’s hometown Hannibal, MO., and unrivaled river panoramas.

8.High Road to Taos Scenic Byway, New Mexico –Drive from Santa Fe to Taos experiencing the unique blend of Hispanic and Indigenous cultures with a visit to Chimayó Sanctuary and the art colony of Taos itself.

9.Hana Highway, Hawaii (Maui) –A lush landscape awaits on this curvy road with waterfalls like Waianapanapa State Park’s cascades or Haleakalā National Park’s Oheo Gulch ‘Seven Sacred Pools’.

10.Million Dollar Highway (U.S. Route 550), Colorado –Between Silverton and Ouray lies a section of road known for its jaw-dropping mountain views; must-stops include Red Mountain Pass and viewing points overlooking Uncompahgre Gorge.

Each of these road trips showcases the natural grandeur that makes up America’s vast scenic wonders while offering a variety of experiences in different regions of the country.