Your American Road Trip Bucket List: 10 Gorgeous Drives You Need In Your Life

The guide lays out a “bucket list” of 10 American road trips, pitching them as a way to experience varied landscapes—from coastlines and desert canyons to mountain passes and historic highways. It begins with Pacific Coast Highway in California, routed from San Francisco to San Diego (951 miles, 6–7 days), highlighting stops such as Big Sur, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Malibu. Next is Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles (2,146 miles, 1–2 weeks), spanning eight states and known for diners, neon signs, and roadside attractions. The list continues with the Blue Ridge Parkway (Virginia to North Carolina, 469 miles, 3–5 days) and Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park (50 miles, 1 day), including Logan Pass and Lake McDonald.