The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips this question feed

asked by ronmiller on November 6, 2006 12:52 AM
Taking a drive in the country has been popular since horse-and-buggy days. But while the road trip itch is as strong as ever, scenic drives get scarcer year by year. The answer is a collection of the 120 loveliest drives in the U.S., providing maps and tours (with sites along the way itemized and lovingly described), trip length, when to go, nearby attractions, and local information sources. Free time is at a premium these days; rather than waste your leisure time in highway gluts, it's worth taking directions to some of the most beautiful drives the country still has to offer.


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This is a very good book. Very helpful planning trips.
reviewed by nexus on November 10, 2006 8:06 AM

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I stumbled upon the 1997 edition of this book at a garage sale for $2. It makes me want to just quit my job and spend the rest of my life trying to check them off, one by one. The photos are so beautiful. The one thing I do wish they had though, was a trip completely mapped out for you based on how long it takes to drive and see everything. In other words, I wish it would say "First day, drive to this place, see this, this, and this. Stay overnight in this town. Second day, drive to this place..." etc. Because even though it tells you how far the drive is, it doesn't really say how long it would take you to visit the various places (obviously everyone is different, but a guideline would be really helpful)
reviewed by bulldogs on November 20, 2006 4:15 AM

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The book has so many beautiful pictures of the picturesque places to drive in the US it made me want to jump in the car and go. Well, I did when I was in Massachusetts. I drove on the historic Mohawk Trail on my way to Williamstown, MA and let me tell you how breathtaking it really was. Take your kids on these drives for historical experience that's not only fun but also awe inspired.
reviewed by bigchad on November 20, 2006 12:36 PM

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This book is great! We never plan a vacation or leave on one without this book. I have many travel books and this one is the best.
reviewed by ibook on November 28, 2006 2:12 PM

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My husband and I have done many of the scenic drives in this book and we always enjoy the commentary that goes with each one. We have learned so much and enjoyed the destinations more than if we were just driving along on our own. I play tour guide as I read the descriptions of each place we stop on the drive. The photos are really spectacular too! Keep in on the coffee table and be sure to take it along in the car on road trips. What a beautiful country we live in. Get out and see it.
reviewed by porsche on November 29, 2006 12:06 AM

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