Self-driving in the United States
Route recommendation (2)
Every driver has a favorite road. For some it may be the coastal road, with its beautiful views and cool ocean breezes. For others, it might be a winding forest track surrounded by greenery. However, there is a route for everyone, regardless of personal preference. If you're planning a driving trip in the United States, here are a few American roads that are definitely worth a visit.
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Pacific Coast Highway
(Pacific Coast Highway) (655 miles)
California is one of the best places to travel in the United States, with a variety of interesting landscapes, and the Pacific Coast Highway is one of the region's most coveted beauties. This iconic coastal highway spans more than a thousand kilometers from San Francisco to San Diego and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you'll see many classic landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Bixby Creek.
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Park Loop Acadia National Park
(Acadia National Park Loop) (27 miles)
It’s one of the best rides on the East Coast of the United States—it’s not long, but it’s filled with breathtaking views of forests, mountains, and rocky shores as you drive along the Beltway of Acadia National Park. An invitation is extended to you, gradually revealing wild nature in all its splendor.
Be sure to spend time in beautiful Bar Harbor, the city where your Maine-Acadia tour begins. All good road trips include stunning scenery and this one is no exception. It has excellent viewing platforms with soaring bald eagles and peregrine falcons, as well as spectacular views of the harbour.
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Washington-Oregon Coast (600 miles)
The Pacific Northwest is one of the best places for car adventures because of its complex geographic diversity and stunning scenery. It's also one of the most picturesque coasts in the world, offering rocky beaches, choppy waters, lush forests and excellent food. Start in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington and continue to the southern tip of Oregon for one of the best road trips in the United States.
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Great River Road (3000 miles)
Follow the mighty Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. Known as the Great River Road, the road stretches 3,000 miles through 10 states. Along the way, you'll pass through St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, and everything in between. This journey across the United States will turn into a fun adventure as it allows you to explore some lesser-known destinations and interesting secret places in different states.
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Big Island Loop Road
Big Island Loop (300 miles)
The Big Island Loop offers views of beaches, mountains, lava fields, volcanoes, sunny sandy beaches, and naturally heated swimming pools. This will be the most diverse landscape you will see in one day.
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Musical Road USA Trip
(Music Road·American Journey) (600 miles)
If you are a music lover, then Music Road or Route 61, also known as the Blues Highway, is a perfect choice. From Nashville, Tennessee to Louisiana, you'll have the chance to hear live music and visit Elvis Presley's hometown of Graceland and famous recording studios. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure ends in New Orleans, where live jazz fills the streets every night.
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Hana Highway (52 miles)
This is probably the most popular car tour in the Hawaiian Islands. The 60-mile road from Kahului to Hana takes you along Maui's east coast, passing by the ocean and jungle on a road surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The road is not easy and requires some driving experience: the highway will have about 600 turns and cross 59 bridges, but the trip is worth it! You will find beach pearls, black sand beaches, majestic waterfalls, lush green plants and colorful roadside stalls all over the place. Don’t forget to bring your camera and swimsuit!
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Overseas Highway to Key West, FL (170 miles)
#Along Route 1, #from Miami to the Florida Keys, a #150 mile trek. Unlike any other tour across the country, this route goes directly through the ocean and crosses 42 bridges, so you can enjoy the feeling of beach and sea cruising. If you love the sea, this trip to the southern United States is sure to be one of the smartest and most fun trips of your life.
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Black Hills, South Dakota (100 miles)
There's more to South Dakota's Black Hills than panoramic views of Mount Rushmore. Drive along the scenic Badlands Road and visit Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, and the infamous Wall Drug Mall Stay. These are just a few of the great places to visit on the way from Deadwood to Hot Springs. The Badlands' stunning sunsets and sunrises are even more breathtaking, but beware of bison that may appear on the road.
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Blue Ridge Parkway
(Blue Ridge Parkway) (469 miles)
Starting point: Shenandoah National Park. End point: Asheville, North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most popular driving routes in the United States. The 469-mile stretch of scenery connects Virginia's Shenandoah National Park to North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains and is the most visited place in the U.S. National Park System.
Stops along the way include Skyline Drive, a road along the ridge that is especially beautiful in the fall; Luray Karst Caves, Natural Bridge, and the Asheville Visitor Center.