Road Trips

Over the years our editors drove thousands of miles on America's byways seeking out the Best of the Road®. Those notable attractions, shops and places to eat offering something special: friendly smiles, award winning pies, breathtaking views, etc. This is our collection of Rand McNally's best road trips that must be traveled at least once in a lifetime.

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Ohio & Erie Canalway America’s Byway

Last Updated Apr 04, 2012

We invite you to “Discover America - in 110 Miles” on the Ohio & Erie Canalway America’s Byway. The blue and orange byway signs serve as your guideposts for a trip through our present and our past. They’ll take you on a journey over two centuries in the making - and one that continues to dazzle today. Use the signed route to exp...

Begin: Cleveland, OH
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End: New Philadelphia, OH
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110
Miles

30
Attractions

Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway

Last Updated Apr 03, 2012

Welcome! Time and again visitors are drawn to America’s great rivers looking for adventure, a sense of the past and the days of leisurely vacations and relaxing drives. Return to a time of simplicity as you experience the beauty of the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, where the Mighty Mississippi, Missouri & I...

Begin: Hartford, IL
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End: Grafton, IL
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33
Miles

24
Attractions

Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway- Mountain Branch

Last Updated Mar 30, 2012

The National Historic Santa Fe Trail extends for 900 miles from Missouri to Santa Fe. Colorado's portion of the National Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway parallels the old trail for 184 miles alongside the Arkansas and Purgatoire Rivers. Travelers experience a diversity of landscapes on the Mountain Branch from prairies ...

Begin: Holly, CO
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End: Trinidad, CO
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184
Miles

30
Attractions

Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway

Last Updated Mar 30, 2012

With altitudes rarely falling below 9,000’, the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway is worthy of its name. The entire route is a paved, two-lane highway with access to a vast network of trails, national forests and recreational activities including hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing, horseback riding, 4WD touring...

Begin: Minturn, CO
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End: Copper Mountain, CO
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115
Miles

18
Attractions

Outer Banks National Scenic Byway

Last Updated Mar 29, 2012

The 21 maritime communities on the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway evolved in response to barrier islands, capes and shallow sound waters. That village culture is intimately linked to striking natural features and nationally significant historic places along the Byway corridor. The Byway offers grand scenic views of barrier is...