These are America's 8 most iconic road trips

This All-American road is literally right on the California coast, so it offers some pretty stunning scenery. Plus there’s tons of great stops along the way from Legget, across the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, through Big Sur, and down into LA and San Diego. Watching the landscape change, from misty redwood forests to sandy, palm-tree lined shores, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the winding, shore-hugging road highlights California's coastal beauty.

This All-American road connects two national parks (The Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah) along a chain of mountains, so you know you’re in for some breathtaking views. Travel it in the summer and spring for some hiking and camping, or do it in the fall to catch some of the colorful foliage!

When Charles Kuralt from the famed television show "On the Road" calls a route “the most beautiful drive in America,” you should probably take note! He was referring to the Beartooth All-American Road (also known as the Beartooth Highway) that leads from just outside Red Lodge, Montana right to the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Just shy of 70 miles, the drive will take at least 3 hours thanks to exciting switchbacks and the ever-present temptation to pull over for pictures. When you add in all the stops along the way, you can easily spend the entire day enjoying the Beartooth All-American Road as it rises nearly 11,000 feet to Beartooth Pass in Wyoming.

Following the Columbia River and cutting across the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Historic Columbia River Highway was built back in the early 20th century, and the road was designed to enhance and show off the stunning landscape of the gorge. Cozy small towns and dozens of lush waterfalls literally line the route, and scenic overlooks abound. What more could you want from a trip?