We are all in our little corner of the world. It is easy to forget all the people, places, culture, and scenery that exist out in the world, let alone the US. While some may choose planes to get from destination to destination, others prefer the wide, open roads. And for those people, they may want to bring their attention here. There are interstate highways, US-numbered highways, state highways, and country highways. Below are the top six famous highways not to miss, whether it’s a family road trip vacation, a trucker’s map of the must-have routes to deliver their loads, or a time to be alone and soak in all the quiet. Get ready to start planning!
Pacific Coast Highway
Also known as PCH, US 1, State Route 1, Highway 1. Whatever name is used, it is iconic nonetheless. This gorgeous, iconic highway will take over all the senses. If picture-perfect views of never-ending oceans, mansion-covered hills, and mountains galore are desired, look no further. On a highway with countless amounts of buzz and praise, once seen, there is no way the praise won’t be understood. It’s always encouraged to drive the 650+ miles through the entire PCH, giving around 6 days to see it all. Starting in San Diego and finishing in San Francisco/Big Sur, the experiences of different cultures, foods, views, and people will bring memories to last forever. This famous highway is too good not to be on the bucket list for 2019.
Overseas Highway
Also known as US 1 or Route 1. On the other side of the US, there is the Atlantic Coast. It’s there that the Seven Mile Bridge is located. This bridge is connected to other bridges, extending about 113 miles long in Florida. It’s one of those sights one would need to see to believe. Two parallel highways, surrounded by nothing but a blue ocean. Can you picture it? This Overseas Highway has been the set of movies, car races, and the only connection to several islands. At one end, Florida Keys. The other? Miami. Museums, state and national parks, winning fishing sights—it all will almost be as good as those sunrises and sunsets. Pure serenity.
Route 66
It doesn’t get any more famous than Route 66. The ‘Historic‘ Route 66, constructed in 1926, “The Mother Road.” Chances are, this famous highway is ringing some bells. Route 66 begins in Chicago and goes through six states (Santa Monica, California, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona) before reaching its stopping point. It’s symbol is famous. It’s been in famous movies and books. It is safe to say that people have seen this highway somewhere. This iconic highway was, and still is, ideal for truckers because of the basically straight shot across all states. Very suitable for those behind the 18-wheelers.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Nature at its absolute finest. This famous highway has every source of landscape: meadows, farmland, and mountains. Follow the windy roads to see some of the oldest mountains (Great Smoky Mountains) or stop to take a hike at some of the key trails along the 469 miles of this famous highway. There is indeed something for everyone. Virginia and North Carolina are the destinations to book for a relaxing, breathtaking road trip.
Great River Road
Some say this is the longest and most scenic highway in the US. With the iconic Mississippi River on one side and the changing scenery on another, making through the 10 states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana) will be anything but boring. Covering a radius of 3,000 miles, it takes 36 hours to go through…nonstop. With so much to see, it may be best to pick the cultural and city attractions that stand out the most. A little-known fact: the Great Lakes became what they are today because of an area that was completely covered during the Ice Age.
Highway 12 – Utah
Utah and Red Rock. Surrounded by gorgeous greenery. Staggering, spectacular, stunning…they all work! Boulder Mountain on one end and Bryce Canyon on the other. Many updates have happened on this road to ease driving routes and extensions to other destinations. Also known as “A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway,” these 122 miles will provide enough red rock cliffs for a lifetime.
There it is…six of the most famous highways in the United States. Not sure which place to visit first? Makes sense. To the truckers and drivers of the world, keep a close eye on where the routes are scheduled so there is no way to miss any of these unbelievable sights. Although Allstate doesn’t have drivers for long distances, if the shorter ones are more attractive, look no further. If crossing over states over many hours is a possibility for the future, hopefully this will help.
I did not know that these places is so famous in this area. Very incredible. I know the Route 66 because of the song. But really good to know for truckers. There is no better place to driver your truck. Thanks for that.