Coast to Coast- America's Best Road Trips

The cost of gas deters us from thinking aboutart collection in the dusty town of Marfa and relish
driving to our vacation destination, but there's nothe desert landscape of the Big Bend National
denying our love of the classic American road trip.Park, just another hour's drive from Marathon.
Most road warriors like a fall drive because of theHistory buffs will agree that Montana's Great Falls
stunning scenery. Thanks to the Interstateto Missoula drive is etched on their minds. You can
Highway System, it makes it possible to driveplan your trip either around Civil War sites or sites
from coast to coast, enjoying the scenery andof African-American history. If you still think that
stopping by anything interesting that might crossyour route needs fine-tuning, catch up with the
your path. Great eateries, museums, fairs andguys at the Great Falls interpretive center.
festivals, history, adventure, nature and so muchGet your camera ready when you're on Skyline
more- there's a whole new world waiting forDrive in Virginia. This is the main route for
discovery.travelers to the Shenandoah National Park, set on
Before heading out on the highway, let's discuss athe Blue Ridge Mountains. There are miles of hiking
few of America's best road trips. Route 1 alongtrials along the way as well as an opportunity to
California's central coast is an all-time favorite forstop at the Rapidan Camp. When the trip is over,
many driving enthusiasts. But the trail fromyour camera will be loaded with picture perfect
Monterey to Morro Bay, winding through 125 milesmemories.
of breathtaking scenery, reins supreme, especiallyDrive along the Geronimo Trail and learn about
at Big Sur, where Santa Lucia's ranges glidesApache history. Take a break from the road and
down into the Pacific.stop by the hot mineral springs once used by
If you want to go for a shorter distance, thereGeronimo and his fighters. Check out the old
are other alternatives. There's nothing that couldmining towns that prospered and decayed with
rival the 49-mile San Francisco Scenic Drive. Whentheir fortunes of gold and silver.
the traffic gets horrible, you can always stop byThe strip from Key Largo to Key West an
a café and grab a bite. As ever, the bigincredible route to take as well. Where else will
seagull on the sign boards- an outstanding symbolyou find a 105 mile chain of islands linked to a
of the great American Road Drive- will alwayshighway? Throughout the trail, there is either a
guide you.bridge or a ramp, surrounded by sparkling waters.
Another fabulous route is the Seaway Trail?Be sure to watch the spectacular sunset at Key
There are a slew of roadside delights to enjoy asWest's Mallory Square Dock.
you hit the road between Lake Ontario and theRemember to plan your route well in advance and
St. Lawrence. Fall is one of the best times todon't forget to keep your map handy. Also, follow
drive through this area. On your journey throughtraffic rules and take a break when necessary.
New York's Seaway Trail you will be able to visitThe road trip is one of the easiest escapes from
Niagara Falls, Boldt's Castle in the 1000 Islands,the daily grind. Have a great trip and remember
lighthouses, Fort Ontario and the charming harborsto drive safely!
are the highlights of this trail.One of the top travel sites online. Manoj writes
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