#scenic drives

scenic drives

Scenic and seasonal road-trip routes.

A hillside at peak fall color with trees in brilliant red, orange and gold

When Is Peak Fall Foliage? The Leaf-Peeping Timing Guide (Region by Region)

When peak fall foliage happens across the USA, region by region — why leaves change, how to read a foliage prediction map, and how to time your leaf-peeping road trip just right.

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A misty Smoky Mountains road winding through layers of red and gold fall foliage

🚗 Road Trip Planning

Smoky Mountains Fall Road Trip: The Best Drives, Stops & When to Go

How to plan a Smoky Mountains fall road trip — the four drives that deliver the best color, when each elevation peaks, family-friendly stops, and a free trip planner.

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A classic two-lane stretch of Route 66 running toward desert mesas at golden hour

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Route 66 Turns 100: How to Plan the Centennial Road Trip of a Lifetime

Route 66 turns 100 on November 11, 2026 — how to plan the centennial trip: how much time you need, which section to drive if you can't do it all, the big events, and a free planner.

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A collage-worthy Route 66 roadside scene with neon, a giant statue, and desert highway

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The Best Route 66 Stops, State by State (The Can't-Miss List)

The can't-miss Route 66 stops in all eight states — from the Gemini Giant and Meramec Caverns to Cadillac Ranch, Tucumcari's neon, Seligman, and the Santa Monica Pier.

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A New England country road with a red covered bridge and brilliant fall foliage

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New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary (The Classic 7-Day Loop)

A classic 7-day New England fall road trip itinerary — Vermont's Route 100, the White Mountains, the Berkshires, and the Maine coast — with peak timing, cozy stops, and a free planner.

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A Midwest lakeshore road curving through brilliant red and orange fall trees

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7 Midwest Fall Color Drives Worth the Tank of Gas (M-22, Door County & More)

The best Midwest fall color drives — Michigan's M-22 and Tunnel of Trees, Door County, the Upper Peninsula, Hocking Hills, and Brown County — with peak timing for each and a free planner.

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The Kancamagus Highway winding through fiery White Mountain fall foliage

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Kancamagus Highway Fall Foliage Guide (Best Stops + When to Go)

A complete guide to driving the Kancamagus Highway in fall — 35 miles of White Mountain color, the best overlooks and waterfall stops, when to go for peak, and a free planner.

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A Colorado mountain road running through a glowing golden aspen grove in fall

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7 Colorado Fall Drives for Golden Aspens (And Exactly When to Go)

The 7 best Colorado fall drives for golden aspens — Kebler Pass, the Million Dollar Highway, Peak to Peak, and more, with the mid-September-to-early-October timing that makes or breaks the trip.

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The Blue Ridge Parkway winding through mountains of fall color with a scenic overlook

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Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Road Trip Itinerary (Best Stops + Timing)

A day-by-day Blue Ridge Parkway fall road trip itinerary — when to go for peak color, the best overlooks and stops, where to stay, and a free printable route planner.

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A charming small-town main street decorated for fall with pumpkins and glowing shops

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7 Small Towns That Do Fall Better Than Anywhere (Weekend-Trip Ready)

Seven small towns that go all-in on fall — Stowe, Jim Thorpe, Galena, Helen, Eureka Springs, Leavenworth, and Camden — with the one thing to do in each and when each peaks.

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A winding road through brilliant red and gold fall foliage in the mountains

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12 Best Fall Foliage Road Trips in the USA (With Peak-Color Timing)

The 12 best fall foliage road trips in the USA — from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Kancamagus Highway — with when each hits peak color, what to pack, and free planning printables.

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