A one-of-a-kind trip planner, a superb on-the-road reference, and an album of 400 photographs. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, here are 120 outstanding drives that show the magnificence of America-each with detailed, easy-to-follow maps.
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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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From Publishers Weekly
The beauty of the open road is captured in this exquisitely illustrated guide to America's best driving routes. Newly revised and updated since its first publication in 1997, this volume is complete with tourist information, maps and breathtaking photographs to help readers plan their next cross-country vacation. Organized by region, the 120 suggested road trips span all 50 states and offer a wide variety of scenic adventures, from exploring the remote canyons of New Mexico to visiting the most beautiful beaches on Cape Cod. Each route offers a number of must-see points of interest, such as the carefully preserved mid-19th-century home of Washington Irving in New York or the best places to spot wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. Also included for each drive is a helpful "Trip Tips" table, providing not only the basic information about length and the best time of the year to visit, but invaluable pieces of advice (i.e., "No fuel is available on the 70-mile stretch of highway between Marblemount and Mazama"). Although it's often hard to get a sense of the particular personality of a drive from the rather dry descriptions, the large color photographs provide readers with a snapshot view of the unique beauty of each area. Perfect for anyone planning a road trip, this comprehensive volume will inspire readers to explore the natural scenery of the United States, whether travelling across the country or re-discovering the beauty of their home state. 400+ color photographs and 120 maps.
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95 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fun book for vacationing families, college student roadtrippers, RV campers, and motorcycle travelers.
As an Illinois resident, I was pleased to see 18 stops the authors considered scenic. Having traveled through many of them, I can attest their taste is good. Seeing the majestic Shawnee National Forest is like seeing what Adam and Eve might have enjoyed had Eden been located in southern Illinois.
With all of the 120 drives, there are roughly 10-20 stops, each with a descriptive paragraph. Decorating each drive are photos of special sites or animals. Maps with insets demonstrate the context of the drive inside each state.
Not every great site has a stop. Illinois' gorgeous Starved Rock Park is missing, but only because so much of America is beautiful. To include every place of beauty would cause this 400 page book to be 40,000 pages.
While it makes a nice coffee table book, there is plenty to read. It can help inspire deeper research for your next family adventure.
I fully recommend "The Most Scenic Drives in America (Most Scenic Drives in America): 120 Spectacular Road Trips" by Readers Digest. It is as enjoyable to read as it is to look at.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
As an Illinois resident, I was pleased to see 18 stops the authors considered scenic. Having traveled through many of them, I can attest their taste is good. Seeing the majestic Shawnee National Forest is like seeing what Adam and Eve might have enjoyed had Eden been located in southern Illinois.
With all of the 120 drives, there are roughly 10-20 stops, each with a descriptive paragraph. Decorating each drive are photos of special sites or animals. Maps with insets demonstrate the context of the drive inside each state.
Not every great site has a stop. Illinois' gorgeous Starved Rock Park is missing, but only because so much of America is beautiful. To include every place of beauty would cause this 400 page book to be 40,000 pages.
While it makes a nice coffee table book, there is plenty to read. It can help inspire deeper research for your next family adventure.
I fully recommend "The Most Scenic Drives in America (Most Scenic Drives in America): 120 Spectacular Road Trips" by Readers Digest. It is as enjoyable to read as it is to look at.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
66 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book has numerous beautiful color photographs as well as colored area maps where the scenic drives are located. Each stopping point has a number and a description of what you will find. I like the fact that you get the length of the trip, best time to go, and nearby attractions. If one wants to go to a specific state, you now know where the best views are.
I like to do photography and this book will be helpful when planning my trips. The book also is a reminder of the beautiful drives within a day's drive of my home.
The only thing I don't like about the book is the size. It is a coffee table book and won't fit on my bookshelf without sticking way out. Well worth the money.
69 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's that time of the year when I begin planning the annual vacation. Though my preference would be to hop a plane to the UK, of which I never become tired, my wife thinks I'm in a rut in that regard, so we're likely as not to spend 7-10 days traveling U.S. roads by flivver. THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA is a reminder that there's a lot to see without the need for a passport and, for one as afflicted with insatiable wanderlust as myself, the book represents temptations akin to those in a Godiva shop for a chocoholic.
Unlike your standard coffee table book, THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA is enormously useful. Its 120 scenic drives are divided among four regions: The Western States (24 drives), The Rocky Mountain States (29 drives), The Central States (26 drives), and The Eastern States (41 drives). The volume begins with one-page maps of each region with each drive numbered and drawn-in with a red squiggle in case you want to see their relative positions and combine more than one in a single road adventure.
Each numbered drive is sequentially described, 2-6 pages each, and supplemented with gorgeous color photographs - 400 total. Each description includes a route map on which the cities and towns and road numbers are shown and the main attractions along the way pinpointed. Each attraction is summarized. Finally, each drive has its own "Trip Tips": length in miles, when to go, "words to the wise", nearby attractions, and where to go for further information. As an example:
The Eastern States, Drive #96, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 2 pages, 2 photos.... Read more ›
Unlike your standard coffee table book, THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA is enormously useful. Its 120 scenic drives are divided among four regions: The Western States (24 drives), The Rocky Mountain States (29 drives), The Central States (26 drives), and The Eastern States (41 drives). The volume begins with one-page maps of each region with each drive numbered and drawn-in with a red squiggle in case you want to see their relative positions and combine more than one in a single road adventure.
Each numbered drive is sequentially described, 2-6 pages each, and supplemented with gorgeous color photographs - 400 total. Each description includes a route map on which the cities and towns and road numbers are shown and the main attractions along the way pinpointed. Each attraction is summarized. Finally, each drive has its own "Trip Tips": length in miles, when to go, "words to the wise", nearby attractions, and where to go for further information. As an example:
The Eastern States, Drive #96, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 2 pages, 2 photos.... Read more ›
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Me and my wife were able to follow about a dozen out of the 120 sugested road trips, in very diferent locations of USA (Florida, New England and California/Nevada/Arizona). This book prove to be a great guide for us because it shows really wonderful places, the way to get there and good tips. It was our one month best friend; even now I love to review its pictures, showing the beautiful places we did see and the ones we couldn't. The quality of the photographs is simply outstanding. We considered ourselves very lucky to find this book in the beginning of our trip. The best of all the three we had.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Carol White
Format:Hardcover
This was one of our best planning tools on our year long trip around the USA. Once we were on the road, we actually used it less. If you are planning shorter trips -- this is a great tool. If you are thinking of a looonnnggg road trip - this helps gets your ideas flowing - then also see "Live Your Road Trip Dream" to help with all the planning details. Get moving from the dreaming to the doing in no time at all!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By SandraD
Format:Hardcover
A most for those who are traveling throughout the USA. This book provides excellent maps, descriptions of routes, surrounding areas, and beautiful photos. For each suggested scenic trip it lists the miles, time of year to go, some suggestions, nearby attractions, visitor centers and additional addresses and phone numbers of resources in the area.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Traveling
We enjoy traveling and this provides routes to take to achieve the most of your time. The fact that they appear to be in every state is a plus!!
Published 10 days ago by Penny Serbousek
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME! Makes You Ready to Travel!
This book tells you about many great places to visit, to see and do; many off the beaten path, and unheard of. That is the specialty of this book. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Cajun Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice hardcover book
Really nice book, a lot of nice trips and details in there. Lots of pictures and decent maps, though not too detailed. But gives you great ideas of where to go. Read more
Published 21 days ago by cglenno
4.0 out of 5 stars
From someone who drives
Not as good as "Hit the Road, Across America in a Topless Car" but sufficient for the reader to want to start their own trip.
Published 1 month ago by J. Alyce
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have book!
We spend a lot of time plotting our trip after reading this book. It is so informative and very helpful for vacation planning. I recommend this book highly.
Published 3 months ago by C Hudspa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice
A good book to help you "dream out" from everyday to someday. Nicely presented, good photography, and well written tours. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Greg Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Most Scenic Drives in America
Love the book, a friend suggested and could not be happier. Very detailed with additional attractions in the areas surrounding the drive.
Published 5 months ago by Kelly Gordon-Foster
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
I ordered "The most scenic drives in America: 120 spectacular road trips" as a coffee table book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Touristic guide
Very interesting book.
Itineraries are very clear and well discriped. Ideal to help you plan your holidays ! Read more
Itineraries are very clear and well discriped. Ideal to help you plan your holidays ! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Van Overbeke Patricia
4.0 out of 5 stars
très utile
donne un bon apercu des choses a voir.
Bien présenté.
une bonne invitation a emprunter les parcours suggérés.
je recommande.
Bien présenté.
une bonne invitation a emprunter les parcours suggérés.
je recommande.
Published 6 months ago by Georges Houplain
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