If you want to travel without having to worry about coronavirus, there are two steps to keep in mind. Step One: Avoid flying. The airports are a good place to catch a virus, and stewardesses have warned not to travel for leisure via air. Step Two: Hop in your car. Pretty simple.
Now that we have that squared away, let’s check out where to go. Below are 23 U.S. Attractions To See From Your Car. It’s possible to find an attraction for every state, but the 23 attractions listed here are going to be the best options for your road trip.
Read More »This is an iconic U.S. attraction located in San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is one mile and connects San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The cool thing about the Golden Gate Bridge is that you can have a different experience from one day to the next. In some cases, you can have a different experience in the same day. This is all based on the weather. When you drive along the Golden Gate Bridge on a sunny day, it’s very different from snapping photos of a thick fog covering the bridge from one of the parking lots at either end of the bridge.
2. The Rocky Mountains (CO)
The Rockies are beautiful in the summer. You can stop and go whitewater rafting, sailing, hiking, and much more. However, if you want the ideal Rocky Mountain experience, then you need to drive along I-70 from Denver to Aspen in the winter. You will see snow-capped mountains all along the way. You can also stop in Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, and Aspen.
3. Florida Keys (FL)
Seven-Mile Bridge connects Knight’s Key in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. This isn’t about the destination though. It’s about the journey, which relates to the turquoise water you will see all along the way.
4. Nada Tunnel (KY)
This is a former railway that is now used as a shortcut to Red River Gorge Canyons through Daniel Boone National Forest. This is best if you’re in the area. You don’t need to drive halfway across the country to see it.
5. Acadia National Park (ME)
You definitely don’t need to be in the area to see Acadia National Park. This is a site that is worth a long drive. When you drive along the Acadia Park Loop, you will enjoy the treeline on one side and the rocky shoreline on the other. It’s a picturesque drive with many observation points. It should absolutely be on your bucket list, but avoid the winter.
6. Chesapeake Bay (MD)
This is probably the most underrated attraction in the United States. When you drive around and over Chesapeake Bay, you’re not going to believe you’re in Maryland. You’re going to feel like you’re in one the cleanest places in the world, and water is the theme.
7. Fields Of Flowers (MI)
When you exit Gerard R. Ford Highway in Holland, you will find 200,000 colorful tulip bulbs on the side of the road. This isn’t attraction to drive to from across the country, but it’s worth going a little out of your way.
8. Jackson Glacier Overlook (MT)
This is the only place in the continental United States where you can see a glacier from the road, which is the Going-To-The-Sun road. Definitely consider visiting.
9. Kancamagus Highway (NH)
The Kancamagus Highway will take you through the White Mountains, offering incredible views with every turn. For the best experience, take this trip in the fall.
10. Empire State Building (NY)
You might think that you don’t want to drive through Manhattan, but it’s actually not bad as long as it’s not a weekday during business hours. Outside of that, it’s easy driving. Not only can you drive by the Empire State Building, you can also get a feel for the entire city and experience its high energy without having to exit the car.
11. Blue Ridge Mountains (NC)
This should be toward the top of the list for any road-trip vacation. The Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway is the best way to see the Blue Ridge Mountains. It stretches 470 miles from Great Smoky Mountain Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah Park in Virginia. Along the way, you will see forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, bridges, wildlife, waterfalls, picnic areas, observation decks, and more.
12. Theodore Roosevelt National Park (ND)
You will likely see buffalo. That is all, but that’s good enough. How often do you see buffalo?
13. Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway (OR)
When you travel this road, you will see waterfalls at the Columbia River Gorge. For the best experience, exit the car and use the overlook bridges.
14. Ocean Drive (RI)
When you travel along Ocean Drive in Rhode Island, you will see all the mansions and family vacation homes that were used by the wealthy as far back as the 1800s.
15. Downtown Charleston (SC)
If you love bright colors and historic beach towns, this is the ideal spot for you. If you’re not concerned with health risks at the time you’re reading this, definitely take advantage of the beaches and food.
16. Mount Rushmore (SD)
This is something everyone should do once in their lives. Mount Rushmore isn’t far from I-90, and you will see several observation points as you approach.
17. The Alamo (TX)
The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 was a key turning point in Texas’s fight for independence from Mexico. It’s definitely going to be a better experience if you get out of the car and learn about the battle.
18. Moab (UT)
If you like dry beauty, all you need to do is travel I-70 through Moab.
19. Skyline Drive (VA)
Skyline Drive is Shenandoah National Park and offers 105 miles of incredible views of rolling hills. The views are incredible because you are driving through those hills, peaks and valleys included.
20. The Space Needle (WA)
If you’re near Seattle, this is worth driving by for a look. If you’re in Seattle and you don’t mind getting out of the car, be sure to eat at the revolving restaurant at the top of The Space Needle. While there, check out the observation deck too.
21. The Washington Monument (Washington D.C.)
All of the monuments in Washington D.C. can be seen by car, but this will be the most memorable one. The traffic is usually brutal, but not during coronavirus. Go now.
22. The New River Gorge Bridge (WV)
The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge that is 3,030 feet and goes over the New River. When you travel over this historic bridge, you will have spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains.
23. Devil’s Tower (WY)
This is a 1,267-foot-tall rock formation that is only 30 minutes from I-90. It’s a majestic rock, which makes it well worth the trip!
Now you know where to go the next time you feel like taking a road trip across the United States. One key tip: While taking pictures is fun for sharing and memories, remember to live in the moment. That’s how you maximize experiences.
