American road trips that are every caravaner’s dream come true
Shikha Gautam, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, THINGS TO DO, WORLD Created : Sep 2, 2023, 21:00 IST
American road trips that are every caravaner’s dream come true
If you are keen on living the great American dream of every traveller out there—a caravan trip—it’s time to bookmark this. We have handpicked 10 of America’s most iconic routes for those who love road trips. Caravan or not, these routes have been the undisputed favourites. It’s perhaps time to line-up all the Neil Young tracks, gear up and leave.
Hana Highway, Hawaii
This one connects Kahului to Hana and is close to 65 miles. Choose this one for a beautiful drive across lush rainforests, beautiful waterfalls, and the rugged coastline. This one is for all the adventurers out there who love a challenge or two.
Best time: All year
Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina
This one promises a beautiful journey through the Appalachian Mountains, and will take you across lush forests, rolling hills, and some of the region’s most surreal scenery. It spans across Virginia and North Carolina.
Best time: Late September to early November
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana
This one is for those who fancy a location like no other, for it wades through the Glacier National Park. Drive across this one for unforgettable alpine vistas, majestic mountains, and glacial lakes.
Best time: This is open only during summers as it gets snowbound in winters
Great River Road, River Mississippi
3,000 miles, 10 states and a journey like no other, this road goes with the grand River Mississippi. Enroute this one, you will drive across charming river towns, fertile farmlands, and historic sites.
Best time: Spring and fall
Million Dollar Highway, Colorado
It is believed to be named so because it costed a lot to build this one! It spans across Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, and is loved for elevation changes, jaw-dropping turns, and the beautiful vistas of course.
Best time: Summer and early fall
Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
This 113 mile road trip is for you if you are keen on driving across some historic sites. It is hailed as an engineering marvel that also connects a number of islands. Unforgettable ocean views here make it more of a tropical drive as well.
Best time: Winter
Pacific Coast Highway, California
This one spans California's coastline, and is famous for its jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean. On this route, you will get to drive through the picturesque Big Sur, Monterey and more, with towering cliffs and sparkling water for company.
Best time: Summer and early fall
Route 50, Nevada
If you have been a fan of old-school computer games that included hours of driving across Nevada, this one's for you. This is where you get to drive through stretches of open land, famous towns and some of the most unforgettable sunsets of your life.
Best time: Spring and fall, avoid summers
Route 66, Los Angeles
Well, this is perhaps the most famous of all the road trip routes in America. There are a number of iconic sites, towns, and deserts enroute this one. This will take you closer to the heartland of America, across roadside diners, kitschy attractions, and stunning desert landscapes.
Best time: Spring and fall
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