Few travel experiences are as quintessentially American as the road trip: a fueled (or charged) up car, a loose itinerary, and the promise that something exciting waits just past the next curve. For generations, loading up the car has been a rite of passage—equal parts discovery and reinvention. As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re celebrating that restless spirit with unforgettable drives in each state. In this list, we’re focusing on drives in the Northeast, but we also have picks for the best road trips in the West, the Midwest, and the South. These nine northeastern road trips wind from the rocky coast of Maine to the Appalachian Mountains, plus plenty of small-town charm to see in between. Together, they start to form a portrait of the United States best understood not from 30,000 feet—but mile by mile.
Beavertail, Fort Wetherill, Sugar Shack, Newport Mansions, The Vanderbilt, and White Horse Tavern are mentioned in this article.
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