{"id":17910,"date":"2024-07-28T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=17910"},"modified":"2024-07-25T10:54:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T17:54:43","slug":"iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Epic Highway Routes for Unforgettable Cross-Country Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Set out on the ultimate American adventure through some of the most iconic highway routes the country has to offer. From the sun-kissed shores of the Pacific Coast Highway to the historic stretches of Route 66, each road offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, historic landmarks, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you&#8217;re drawn to rugged natural landscapes, urban exploration, or quaint small-town charm, these iconic routes promise a transformative journey of discovery and wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Pacific_Coast_Highway_California_State_Route_1\" title=\"Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1)\">Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Interstate_10\" title=\"Interstate 10\">Interstate 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Route_66\" title=\"Route 66\">Route 66<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Lincoln_Highway_US_Route_30\" title=\"Lincoln Highway (US Route 30)\">Lincoln Highway (US Route 30)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Great_River_Road_National_Scenic_Byway\" title=\"Great River Road (National Scenic Byway)\">Great River Road (National Scenic Byway)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Blue_Ridge_Parkway\" title=\"Blue Ridge Parkway\">Blue Ridge Parkway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Interstate_90\" title=\"Interstate 90\">Interstate 90<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#US_Route_50\" title=\"U.S. Route 50\">U.S. Route 50<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#US_Route_1\" title=\"U.S. Route 1\">U.S. Route 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Alaska_Highway\" title=\"Alaska Highway\">Alaska Highway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#US_Route_101\" title=\"U.S. Route 101\">U.S. Route 101<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Trans-Canada_Highway\" title=\"Trans-Canada Highway\">Trans-Canada Highway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Natchez_Trace_Parkway\" title=\"Natchez Trace Parkway\">Natchez Trace Parkway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Skyline_Drive\" title=\"Skyline Drive\">Skyline Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Interstate_40\" title=\"Interstate 40\">Interstate 40<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#The_Best_Midsize_Truck_Options_You_Can_Buy\" title=\"The Best Midsize Truck Options You Can Buy\">The Best Midsize Truck Options You Can Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/iconic-highway-routes-for-epic-cross-country-travel\/#Classic_Cars_That_Illuminate_with_Pop-Up_Headlights\" title=\"Classic Cars That Illuminate with Pop-Up Headlights\">Classic Cars That Illuminate with Pop-Up Headlights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pacific_Coast_Highway_California_State_Route_1\"><\/span>Pacific Coast Highway (California State Route 1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pacific-Coast-Highway-California-State-Route-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pacific-Coast-Highway-California-State-Route-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pacific-Coast-Highway-California-State-Route-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pacific-Coast-Highway-California-State-Route-1-768x355.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sahani Photography \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/panoramic-view-route-1-on-pacific-57513160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pacific Coast Highway runs along the stunning California coastline from Dana Point in the south to Leggett in the north. This route offers breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, expansive beaches, and the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, travelers can explore iconic cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as charming coastal towns like Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interstate_10\"><\/span>Interstate 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-10-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Trong Nguyen \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/greenery-highway-interstate-10-lush-green-2345795535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretching from Santa Monica, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, Interstate 10 offers a diverse journey through the southern part of the United States. This route passes through major cities like Phoenix, Houston, and New Orleans, and features landscapes ranging from desert vistas to bayou country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_66\"><\/span>Route 66<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Route-66.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Route-66.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Route-66-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Route-66-768x453.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Nyokki \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/scenic-panoramic-view-long-straight-road-1654117078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Often called &#8220;The Mother Road,&#8221; Route 66 has been romanticized in American culture and is a symbol of early road trips. Starting in Chicago and ending in Santa Monica, it passes through eight states, offering a slice of Americana with its historic diners, quirky roadside attractions, and classic motels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lincoln_Highway_US_Route_30\"><\/span>Lincoln Highway (US Route 30)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lincoln-Highway-US-Route-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lincoln-Highway-US-Route-30.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lincoln-Highway-US-Route-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lincoln-Highway-US-Route-30-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: George Sheldon \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/lancaster-pa-usa-may-23-2018-1100077808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the first transcontinental highways in the United States, the Lincoln Highway runs from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. This route offers a historic journey through small-town America with a rich array of cultural landmarks and beautiful scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_River_Road_National_Scenic_Byway\"><\/span>Great River Road (National Scenic Byway)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Great-River-Road-National-Scenic-Byway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Great-River-Road-National-Scenic-Byway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Great-River-Road-National-Scenic-Byway-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Great-River-Road-National-Scenic-Byway-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: fabio oliveira2020 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/great-river-road-missouri-2251677615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This route follows the course of the Mississippi River for over 3,000 miles from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. The Great River Road is a gateway to the history of the river communities and provides a scenic tapestry of America&#8217;s heartland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Ridge_Parkway\"><\/span>Blue Ridge Parkway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-Ridge-Parkway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-Ridge-Parkway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-Ridge-Parkway-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Blue-Ridge-Parkway-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Anton Ermachkov \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/blue-ridge-parkway-fall-356840606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway is renowned for its stunning scenic beauty, particularly in fall when the foliage is changing colors. This route is also a cultural journey through Appalachian mountain life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interstate_90\"><\/span>Interstate 90<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-90.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-90.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-90-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-90-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Ian Dewar Photography \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/north-bend-wa-usa-october-18-2391730491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the longest interstate highway in the United States, I-90 connects Seattle to Boston. The route offers a diverse panorama of the U.S., passing through cities, mountains, prairies, and the iconic Badlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Route_50\"><\/span>U.S. Route 50<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-50.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-50.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-50-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-50-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-50-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: EWY Media \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/us-route-50-transcontinental-highway-united-1932384479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the &#8220;Loneliest Road in America&#8221; in Nevada, U.S. Route 50 stretches coast to coast from Sacramento, California, to Ocean City, Maryland. This route provides a quiet and contemplative journey, with vast deserts, mountain ranges, and historical towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Route_1\"><\/span>U.S. Route 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-1-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Paiboon Chooklin \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/aerial-shot-us-route-1-key-1492277615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From Key West, Florida, to the Canadian border in Maine, U.S. Route 1 runs along the eastern seaboard offering travelers coastal views, urban environments like Miami and Boston, and access to several beaches and national parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alaska_Highway\"><\/span>Alaska Highway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Alaska-Highway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Alaska-Highway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Alaska-Highway-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Alaska-Highway-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: EB Adventure Photography \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/beautiful-panoramic-view-scenic-road-above-1837577956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from Dawson Creek in British Columbia, Canada, and ending in Delta Junction, Alaska, the Alaska Highway offers a rugged, wild journey through remote and breathtaking landscapes, providing an unforgettable adventure for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Route_101\"><\/span>U.S. Route 101<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-101.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/U.S.-Route-101-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Manuela Durson \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pacific-coast-highway-101-oregon-near-1340723066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Often considered the northern continuation of the Pacific Coast Highway, U.S. Route 101 runs through Washington, Oregon, and California. It offers views of the Pacific Northwest&#8217;s lush forests and rugged coastlines, along with iconic cities like Seattle and Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trans-Canada_Highway\"><\/span>Trans-Canada Highway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Trans-Canada-Highway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Trans-Canada-Highway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Trans-Canada-Highway-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Trans-Canada-Highway-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: melissamn \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/transcanada-highway-banff-national-park-showing-2264604629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretching from Victoria in British Columbia to St. John&#8217;s in Newfoundland and Labrador, this is Canada&#8217;s coast-to-coast route. It showcases the vast and diverse landscapes of Canada, including the Rocky Mountains, prairies, and the rugged Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natchez_Trace_Parkway\"><\/span>Natchez Trace Parkway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Natchez-Trace-Parkway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Natchez-Trace-Parkway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Natchez-Trace-Parkway-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Natchez-Trace-Parkway-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: EWY Media \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/tennessee-2023-natchez-trace-parkway-national-2259587639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This historic travel corridor runs 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. It closely follows the ancient trail used by Native Americans and offers a peaceful drive with rolling hills, lush forests, and historic sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skyline_Drive\"><\/span>Skyline Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Skyline-Drive.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Skyline-Drive.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Skyline-Drive-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Skyline-Drive-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: ESB Professional \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/skyline-drive-view-blue-ridge-mountains-177046589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located entirely within Virginia&#8217;s Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive runs 105 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This road is particularly famous for its stunning vistas and is a favorite for both driving tours and leaf peepers in the autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interstate_40\"><\/span>Interstate 40<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-40.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-40.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interstate-40-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Bilanol \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/view-above-40-freeway-north-carolina-2267062281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning from Barstow, California, to Wilmington, North Carolina, Interstate 40 offers a cross-section of the American landscape, including the Mojave Desert, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Smoky Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Top 20 Bestselling American Cars in History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ford-f150-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ford-f150-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ford-f150-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ford-f150-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ford-f150.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Jonathan Weiss \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/indianapolis-circa-august-2021-ford-f150-2029143122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Throughout this journey, certain models have captured the hearts of consumers more than others, selling in astounding numbers and carving their names into automotive history. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/companies\/the-top-20-bestselling-american-cars-in-history\/ss-BB1ls2LB?cvid=fca2f2edb5554621c67a4e390cf6640c&amp;ei=32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Midsize_Truck_Options_You_Can_Buy\"><\/span>The Best Midsize Truck Options You Can Buy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-toyota-tacoma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-toyota-tacoma.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-toyota-tacoma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-toyota-tacoma-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Jonathan Weiss \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/whitestown-circa-june-2022-toyota-tacoma-2169617589\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/whitestown-circa-june-2022-toyota-tacoma-2169617589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From hauling heavy loads to off-road escapades, mid-size pickup trucks are the versatile workhorses bridging the gap between larger, more cumbersome trucks and smaller, less capable vehicles. These trucks have rapidly grown in popularity, offering the perfect blend of utility, comfort, and performance. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/autos-trucks\/the-best-midsize-truck-options-you-can-buy\/ss-BB1ltOHn?cvid=fca2f2edb5554621c67a4e390cf6640c&amp;ei=34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Cars_That_Illuminate_with_Pop-Up_Headlights\"><\/span>Classic Cars That Illuminate with Pop-Up Headlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Chevrolet-Corvette-C4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Chevrolet-Corvette-C4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Chevrolet-Corvette-C4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Chevrolet-Corvette-C4-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Traveller70 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chevrolet-corvette-c4-sale-la-manche-2337248507\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/chevrolet-corvette-c4-sale-la-manche-2337248507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These iconic features not only served a functional purpose but became emblematic of automotive design during the late 20th century. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/classic-cars-that-illuminate-with-pop-up-headlights\/ss-BB1lgXDN?cvid=fca2f2edb5554621c67a4e390cf6640c&amp;ei=38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set out on the ultimate American adventure through some of the most iconic highway routes the country has to offer. 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