What is the most scenic highway in North America?

10 of the Most Scenic Drives in North America
  • TRAIL RIDGE ROAD | COLORADO. ...
  • ROUTE 12 | UTAH. ...
  • BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY | NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA. ...
  • SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY | BRITISH COLUMBIA. ...
  • U.S. 1 | FLORIDA KEYS. ...
  • VERMONT ROUTE 100 | VERMONT. ...
  • PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY | CALIFORNIA. ...
  • 89-A | ARIZONA.




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In some states Rt 66 is not well- marked and it was often difficult to find where it picks up when one section of it ends. But all in all it is worth the effort if you want to see some almost forgotten bits of Americana. Lots of worthwhile stops along the way, but they are scattered across 2,400 miles.

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Big Sur. At Big Sur, the most spectacular portion of the Pacific Coast Highway 1 begins, where huge, rugged cliffs and forested inlets overlook the pounding surf below. Whale-watching is popular here at certain times of year; depending on the season you can see blue, gray or humpback species breeching off the coast.

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Route 66's popularity led to its downfall, with traffic swelling beyond its two-lane capacity. In 1956, legislation created the Interstate System, and over the course of three decades, five separate interstates bypassed segment after segment of Route 66.

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The answer to the trivia question of which is the loneliest road in the United States: James W. Dalton Highway, which spans 414 miles between Fairbanks and Deadhorse in Alaska. An interactive map allows exploration of the loneliest road in all 50 states.

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1. Most famous road. Linking Chicago and Los Angeles, Route 66, also known as the Main Street of America, has been immortalised in song and on screen and is certainly a candidate for the title of world's most famous road.

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