What are the most spectacular roads in the USA?

Located in North America, the USA is a true paradise for drivers, as it hosts more than 2,000 roads listed as the most spectacular in the world.

Featuring mountains, deserts, coasts, and snow, in the USA you’ll get your dream road. And you’ll never want to wake up. For instance, at the top of your list, you need to drive the Million Dollar Highway, the most beautiful road in America, and probably in the world. Built in the late 1880s, you'll be on the "outside" for a while with a hell of a view to your right (let the passenger enjoy the view; you'll want to watch the road). Another paved option must be the Iron Mountain Road, featuring 17 miles, 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, 3 pigtails, and 3 tunnels in the Black Hills of South Dakota. No list would be complete without the winding Tail of the Dragon: 318 curves in 11 miles. Spanning Tennessee and North Carolina, it is one of the most scenic drives in the USA. You also can’t skip driving Mount Evans Scenic Byway, the highest paved road in North America, climbing up to 4,310m (14,130ft) in Colorado. It is said to be the highest paved road in North America.

For those who prefer unpaved experiences, the country hosts some of the most defiant yet scenic roads in the world. You can’t miss Black Bear Pass, a high mountain adventure in the Colorado Rockies. Climbing up to 3,915m (12,844ft) above sea level, it's one of the highest roads in Colorado. You can also discover the beauty of Engineer Pass, a mountain pass at an elevation of 3,901m (12,800ft) above sea level in Colorado. It’s mostly a first-gear ride because the road is rough and rocky. The legendary Shafer Trail Road in Utah's Canyonlands National Park is an iconic drive located on the east-central edge of Utah. At times, the road is so narrow that only one car can pass. And Lippincott Mine Road in California is for experienced 4WD drivers using high-clearance vehicles only. You'll need a good map, as the routes are not marked and there are no signs. It’s one of the challenging backcountry roads in Death Valley National Park.

Benson Ridge is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.906m (9,534ft) above the sea level, located in Otero County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Pegleg Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.166m (7,106ft) above the sea level, located in Lassen County, in the U.S. state of California.

Breaking down is never good, especially if you're cruising across the states; with a staggering 89% of breakdowns below occurring on American roads! But is real life really like the movies?

Farwell Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.302m (10,833ft) above the sea level located in Routt County, Colorado, In USA.

Located in San Miguel County, Colorado, in USA, the Revelation Lift lies at an elevation of 3.837m (12,588ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Colorado.

Silver Run Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.078m (10,098ft) above the sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Dawson Saddle is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.415m (7,923ft) above the sea level, located in Los Angeles County, California, in USA.

Horse Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.103m (6,899ft) above the sea level located in Adams County, Idaho, in USA.

Kingston Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.647m (8,684ft) above the sea level, located in Lander County, Nevada, in USA.

Whitehawk Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.553m (8,375ft) above the sea level located in Valley County, in Idaho, USA.

Mount Pilchuck is a mountain peak located in Snohomish County, in the U.S. state of Washington. A graveled road leads to the Mount Pilchuck Trailhead parking area, at an elevation of 964m (3,162ft) above the sea level.

George Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.928m (9,606 ft) located in Box Elder County, in Utah, USA.

Lookout Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.707m (8,881ft) above the sea level, located in Sierra County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

New York is rightfully considered a city of entertainment. Here you will find world-famous restaurants, great bars, and a variety of cultural venues. But sometimes big city life gets boring, doesn't it?

Willow Divide is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.182m (10,439ft) above the sea level located in Dolores County, in southwest Colorado, USA.

Magleby Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.216m (10,551ft) above the sea level, located in Sevier County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Utah.

Little Molas Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.333m (10,935ft) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, Colorado, in USA.

Aker Lake is a mountain lake at an elevation of 2.703m (8,868) above the sea level, located in the White Mountains, in Greenlee County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. It’s one of the highest roads of Arizona.

Big Sam is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.298m (10,820ft) above the sea level, located in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It’s one of the highest roads of California.

Franklin D. Roosevelt East River Drive is the name of a very scenic route in the heart of New York City, in the US state of New York.

Ulysses Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.333m (7,654ft) above the sea level located in the Salmon River Mountains, in Idaho, USA.

Blue Nose is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.641m (8,664ft) above the sea level, on the Montana-Idaho border. Elk, mule deer, badgers, coyotes, and black bears can be seen along the trail.

Normally when you think of New York City, ‘history’ is not the first thing that comes to mind. But there in fact many beautiful historical buildings and sites all around the city that are definitely worth seeing. So whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy seeing standout buildings, here is a list of the top historical buildings to see while in NYC.

South Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.248m (10,656ft) above the sea level located in the Saguache County, in Colorado, USA.

Klondike Highway is a very scenic yet challenging drive linking the Alaskan coastal town of Skagway with Yukon's Dawson City, the heart of the Klondike.

Quartzite Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.654m (8,707ft) above the sea level located in Lemhi County, in Idaho, USA.

Andrews Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.285m (10,777) above the sea level, located in San Juan County, Colorado, in USA.

Arrastre Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.120m (10,236fft) above the sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of Wyoming.

Buena Vista Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.614m (8,575ft) above the sea level, located in Moffatt County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Hainoa Crater is a high mountain crater at an elevation of 2.406m (7,893ft) above the sea level, located on the island of Hawaii, USA.

Located in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Colorado, Alberta Park Reservoir sits at an elevation of 3.127m (10,259ft) above the sea level.

Kerr Notch is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.038m (6,686ft) above sea level, located in southern Oregon, in the USA.

Emma Burr Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.692m (12,112ft) above the sea level, located on the border of San Isabel National Forest and Gunnison National Forest, in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. It’sone of the highest roads of Colorado. 

Trappers Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.987m (9,799ft) above the sea level, located in Garfield County, in northwest Colorado, USA.

Windy Ridge is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.913m (9,557ft) above the sea level, located in Iron County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Camino del Aguila is a very steep asphalted road located in San Diego County's North County region, in California, USA.

Star Point is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.067m (10,062ft) above the sea level located in the Carbon County, in Utah, USA.

Upheaval Dome is a striking volcanic-type crater located in the Canyonlands National Park of southern Utah, in USA, at an elevation of 1.737m (5,698ft) above the sea level.

Big Bear Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.709m (12,168ft) above the sea level, located in San Miguel County, Colorado, in United States. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Mount Silverheels is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.589m (11,774ft) above the sea level located in Park County, in Colorado, USA.

Dixie Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.525m (8,284ft) above the sea level, located in Lassen County, in northeastern California, USA.

Skalkaho Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.580m (8,464ft) above the sea level, located in Ravalli County, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Montana. Elk, mule deer, badgers, coyotes, and black bears can be seen along the trail.

Located in the U.S. state of Montana, Bitterroot-Big Hole Road is a very exciting journey through history. It is a narrow one-lane road.

If you like road trips, beautiful scenery, and memorable landmarks, Michigan is the perfect place for the ultimate in-state road trip. If you’re not from Michigan, you may think Detroit: cars and lakes. But Michiganders know that their state is one of the most beautiful states with tons of lush scenery and opportunity for recreational outdoor activity.

Monte Encino is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.039m (9,971ft) above the sea level, located in Rio Arriba County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Carrizo Mountain is a mountain peak at an elevation of 661m (2,168ft) above the sea level, located in Imperial County, California, in USA.

Bare Cone is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.386m (7,828ft) above the sea level, located in Ravalli County, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Montana. Elk, mule deer, badgers, coyotes, and black bears can be seen along the trail.

Monumental Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.628m (8,622ft) above the sea level located in Valley County, in Idaho, USA.

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