Ultimate Road Trips -- National Geographic

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.

Road Trips

Hill Country, Texas

Head down south for a visit to Texas's famed hill country, quirky cowboy towns and all.
Hudson Valley, New York

Follow the trails of Indians, adventurers, George Washington, and Gilded Age millionaires.
The James River, Virginia

Wind your way deep into American history and see the forces that shaped our nation.
Lake Michigan

Soak up the scenery and stop along the way for wine and cherries along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Los Angeles

Explore the back roads and ocean drives of Los Angeles and beyond.
Low Country, South Carolina and Georgia

Few regions in the United States pack in as much history, culture, and natural beauty as the Low Country.
Manitoba, Canada

The region's richest farm country provides the backdrop for rolling prairie hills and river valleys.
Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Maryland’s Eastern Shore offers up-close encounters with skipjacks, blue crabs, and wild ponies.
Maui's Hana Coast

Maui's Hana coast delivers black-sand beaches, plunging waterfalls—and a doozy of a drive.
Montreal, Canada

Brush up on your French as you cruise through Montreal's picturesque wine country.
Mount Hood, Oregon

The views here are just as spectacular today as they were when the first settlers arrived.
Navajo and Hopi Lands, Arizona

Watch the serene culture of Native Americans come alive in a drive through Hopi and Navajo lands.
Nebraska's Pioneer Trail

Follow a trail dotted with pioneers' legacy: historical villages, preserved log cabins, and lots of memorabilia.
The New Old West, Arizona

Saddle up at this bastion of true Americana where the Old West meets the new.
New York’s Finger Lakes

The wines of this region stand alongside California's best, and the scenery is likewise first rate.
New Zealand’s North Island

Get into the adventure with some of the most varied and rugged landscapes on Earth.