America’s Most Awesome Scenic Drives

Five of the most remarkable highways in the United States that are a must-see

If you've just read a review of a Subaru BRZ, you may be aware that it's the sole two-door sports coupe produced by the Japanese carmaker, with only 2,267 of them finding homes in the US in 2020. Similar to other automakers, crossovers rather than automobiles are Subaru's best-selling new models in the USA. The Outback crossover station wagon (153,

294 units sold) and the Forester compact crossover SUV (176,996) were the only two Subaru models among the top 20 best-selling cars in the US for 2020.

These Subaru cars' incredible adaptability explains why American consumers have been favoring SUVs over sedans for a number of years. Millions of kilometers of roads wind through some of the most breathtaking locations on earth in this road-traveling nation. And while tearing up a mountain road in a sports car is fantastic when you're alone, for that picturesque US road trip, you want a crossover with more height, room, and seating options.

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The USA’s Most Scenic Routes

Here are just five of America’s most beautiful driving roads:

The Going-to-the-Sun road is a roughly 50-mile mountain route that runs through Glacier, Montana, carved out of the Rocky Mountains. Due to significant snowfall in the winter, it is best visited in the latter half of summer or early fall while it is open, which is from May to October. By way of Logan Pass, it traverses the Continental Divide and passes into Glacier National Park. There are glaciers, waterfalls, and valleys aplenty.

The 110-mile Overseas Highway, which connects all of the Florida Keys—home to the greatest concentration of coral reefs in the United States—is one of the most breathtaking journeys in the nation. It begins in Miami. Many beaches, parks, and other sights may be reached along the route via a network of bridges, the longest of which is the Old Seven Mile Bridge, which dates back to 1912.

The almost 70-mile Beartooth Highway winds through the mountains between Red Lodge and the northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. You'll be rewarded to breathtaking views of the biologically varied Beartooth Mountains for miles along the route. This high-altitude pass is closed when it snows.

Monument Valley: US Route 163 offers breathtaking views of the enormous red cliffs and other rock formations of Monument Valley as it travels from Kayenta, Arizona, to Bluff, Utah. To ensure you have enough time for photos, schedule this excursion for many hours. Sunset is the ideal time to snap pictures.

North Cascades Scenic Byway: This high-altitude, mountainous route crosses northern Washington and offers some of the most breathtaking views of huge mountain peaks and blue glacier lakes. It's a long way from cities—the closest being Seattle—so spend the night in one of the early 20th-century communities along the route. From the summit of the Washington Pass Overlook, take pictures.

Selecting The Right Car for the Journey

Choose your mode of transportation carefully; this is especially important if the family is traveling. The kids in the back seat will have a better view from a higher car, and something with decent ground clearance and AWD capability is necessary due to the high-lying places' changing surfaces, gravel local roads, and possibility of snowfall.

Steep, high-altitude passes require a powerful engine to negotiate with ease. A normal sedan might find itself out of its depth and leaves you with few options if you want to go off the beaten path for a photo opportunity.

Make sure your vehicle has:

Sufficient power and efficiency to navigate alpine passes while carrying a heavy load

For gravel roads, AWD or 4WD is required to access lookout spots and campgrounds.

Enough room for every traveler and their belongings

An automated gearbox to ease the discomfort of lengthy journeys

updated maps for navigation to ensure you don't get lost when traveling.

The best way to see some of the world's most breathtaking natural features is by car, which is what the US offers. America is a large country, so if you want to see some of the more secluded natural beauties, you need be ready with a suitable car. It is therefore advised to get an SUV.

When poor road conditions or inclement weather arises, it provides you with options and won't abandon you. Whatever you decide, make sure to thoroughly plan your escape and allow ample time to take pictures and discover all of the area's hidden treasures.