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Sometimes it's the journey, sometimes it's the destination—and sometimes, it's both. National Geographic Traveler has scoured the globe for the world's most beautiful, interesting, and off-beat road trips. Dive in to get directions, quizzes, photos, and more.

50 Ultimate Road Trips

Alaska's Seward Highway

There's enough visual overload here to fill a hard drive with digital pictures.
Amalfi Coast, Italy

Wind your way through the villages, beaches, and mountains of Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline.
Back Roads of Provence, France

Discover the arts, foods, crafts, and vistas that make this one of Europe's most inspiring regions.
Banff and Jasper Parks, Canada

One of the crown jewels of western Canada, here you'll take in exhilarating vistas of forest, crag, and glacier.
Big Island, Hawaii

Warm beaches, cool highlands, active lava flows, and lush jungles await.
The Black Hills of South Dakota

Let the stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife of South Dakota surprise your senses.
The Blues Highway, Tennessee and Mississippi

Listen as the Blues Highway sings while you travel through the heart of gospel and soul country.
The Borderlands of Texas

Welcome to Big Bend, one of the last true frontiers in the lower 48.
Bourbon Trail, Kentucky

White-water rapids and grazing thoroughbreds line your journey through Kentucky's distilleries.
Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania and Delaware

Take a road trip through the mansions and gardens of the early 20th century's New World royalty.
British Columbia, Canada

This tour has a bit of everything: first-rate museums, strait crossings, and spectacular scenery.