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e 50 states plus d c and puerto rico 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 connecticut for spring blooms in small town new england start norwich end woodstock distance 39 miles if you re a fan of quaint towns and farmsteads this road trip may be for you fun fact woodstock has more dairy farms than anywhere else in the state the route on i 395 north could be driven in under an hour but you ll want to slow down and take your time yep it s that scenic do some bird watching at aicher preserve or border woods preserve both of which come alive with greenery and flowers in spring the manicured gardens will be in full bloom at roseland cottage in woodstock a pretty 1846 gothic revival style former summer home that s a history museum bed down for the night at the inn at woodstock hill where you can enjoy connecticut s serenity near the small town of putnam chloe arrojado maine for coastal scenery and lobster in every form a maine road trip is all about the sea whether it s lobster rolls from barnacle billy s in perk cove or coastal trails in acadia national park photos by michelle heimerman start ogunquit end acadia national park distance 232 miles with 3 400 miles of coast the pine tree state boasts one of the longest coastlines of any u s state and as most mainers will proudly tell you the best lobster in the world taste for yourself on this road trip traveling route 1 affectionately known as the lobster trail along the storied jagged coastline stopping to sample lobster dishes in all forms buttered steamed on a roll or even in a decadent mac and cheese the trip starts in quaint ogunquit with its rare for the area three and a half miles of white sand beach make your first lobster of the journey count steamed with a side of drawn butter at barnacle billy s in picturesque perkins cove harbor stop at big daddy s for a cone on your way to the shipbuilding center and summer home of george h w bush kennebunkport stay at the 150 year old classic white barn inn spa and consider a sailing trip for an afternoon with lobsters cooked in ocean water the legendary lobster roll at the clam shack is a must on your way to portland cape elizabeth is great for photos by the historic lighthouse portland head light before fresh seafood with an ocean view at the lobster shack at two lights browse the cute shops and take a gallery walk in portland before heading further up the coast to georgetown where freshly caught lobster meat tantalizes in the lobster roll at five islands and rockland with a lively arts scene on main street windsor chairmakers sells exceptionally well crafted furniture made from fine woods in lincolnville finally get out of the car for a nice long stretch at trip s end acadia national park where some 45 miles of bike trails beckon a good way to work off those crustaceans you ve enjoyed on the way here ray rogers massachusetts for family museums and literary landmarks start springfield end deerfield distance approximately 35 miles searching for a family road trip that weaves together creativity and literature steer to the i 91 corridor that slices through central massachusetts to find museums natural wonders and sports stars all within a 50 mile radius threaded by the connecticut river the region that locals call the pioneer valley is lined with verdant fields and graced by wooded hills family friendly stops include the dr seuss national memorial sculpture garden and the naismith basketball hall of fame in springfield the latter showcases a pair of shaquille o neal s size 23½ sneakers the beneski museum of natural history in northampton which has an ice age mastodon and mammoth skeletons on display and the eric carle museum of picture book art with art by the author illustrator of the very hungry caterpillar and the magic wings butterfly conservancy gardens in deerfield while sitting surrounded by flowers trees and water features visitors can watch as citrus swallowtails zebra longwings orange tips and dozens more species flutter about and perch on shoulders up to 3 000 graceful creatures live in the 80 degree warmth of the enclosed tropical garden also on view are birds reptiles and fish which make this place an indoor nature adventure after sleuthing on scavenger hunts look for bountiful books and butterfly gifts in the shop barbara wysocki new hampshire for kanc views and white mountain trails the kancamagus highway or kanc is a prime fall foliage route photo by wangkun jia shutterstock start conway end lincoln distance 35 miles curving through new hampshire s white mountain national forest the kancamagus highway has earned its place on several best of road trip lists thanks to its picturesque ponds hiking trails scenic overlooks and hairpin turns colloquially known as the kanc the byway draws millions of visitors every year with the highway s plentiful hiking trails taking up daylight spend the night in one of the six white mountain national forest campgrounds located on the byway chloe arrojado new jersey for boardwalks and beach towns bookended by nature reserves start sandy hook end cape may distance approximately 125 miles any garden stater will tell you there is nothing like the jersey shore anywhere it went through a period of questionable reputation during the run of that mtv show but it s retained its quirky charm to this day even as towns grow expand and develop start a shore sampler road trip in gateway national recreation area in sandy hook the northern tip of a necklace of barrier island beaches that stretch all the way down the state walk or bike along trails and visit the lighthouse then drive about a half hour south on ocean avenue to asbury park for a stroll on the historic boardwalk with its 1929 copper clad carousel building and come nightfall a concert at the nearby stone pony made famous by bruce springsteen then go full jersey shore in point pleasant here the beach is wide and filled with families and jenkinson s boardwalk has all the iconic nj ingredients rides games mini golf a fun house plus shore specific snacks including saltwater taffy funnel cake and fudge in a dozen flavors for the final leg you have a choice you can detour onto 18 mile long beach island for quieter silkier sands mostly residential towns and handsome mansions or you can drive to the southern tip of the state to the fraternal twin towns of wildwood and cape may pro tip skip atlantic city which is all casinos bright lights and big hotels wildwood another barrier island is the livelier sibling with wide free beaches a lively and well known boardwalk and plenty of nightlife cape may is a little more grownup and relaxed colorful victorian houses the emlen physick estate is a preserved one from 1879 a pedestrianized town with shops and restaurants a lighthouse and the cape may national wildlife refuge where you can stretch your legs on a hiking or biking trail as you listen to the sounds of the atlantic billie cohen sponsored by the arizona office of tourism get your kicks on route 66 travel back through time on route 66 a quintessential part of american history and culture that s turning 100 this year no matter which direction you re headed there are plenty of picture worthy stops from the rainbow rock shop in holbrook to the retro vibe in williams let s go new york for art pilgrimages and mountain retreats storm king is a 500 acre outdoor museum of large scale installations end the night with dinner at chleo one of the stylish restaurants that makes the town of kingston feel like brooklyn north photo by mengwei lin unsplash l michelle heimerman r start new york city end woodstock distance 142 miles there s a world of art and culinary treasures just outside new york city that s worth exploring as well not to mention scenic mountain ranges and preserves cross the gw bridge out of manhattan and take the leafy palisades parkway which hugs the hudson river up toward storm king art center for an afternoon of awe inspiring large scale outdoor art sculptures from storm king travel another 22 miles north and check in to the industrial chic roundhouse in beacon housed in an old textile factory and offering romantic views of the waterfall that feeds into fishkill creek take time the next morning to view the impressive art collection at dia beacon the dan flavin installations are worth the trip alone before continuing on to mohonk mountain house where you spend a few days soaking up the old world rustic feel and immersing yourself in nature canoe in the pond hike the magnificent property or rock climb the shawangunk mountains in nearby mohonk preserve drive through adorable towns like rosendale where the six bells countryside inn opened last year and high falls on your way to kingston which has become a bit like brooklyn north get dinner at chleo a wine bar with a vegetable forward menu and wood fire cooking end your trip in woodstock which still retains its bohemian charm all these years later go on cut loose and free form dance to drum circles with the tie dyed set in the town square in the evening it also boasts impressive dining options like southeast asian inspired good night tastefully curated boutiques like the upstate outpost of brooklyn s casa ziki for some colorful and modern design gifts and a killer bookshop the golden notebook for a quirky stay consider the herwood inn with four suites paying homage to female music icons ray rogers and michelle heimerman pennsylvania for modernist marvels and mountain rapids start pittsburgh end ohiopyle distance approximately 71 miles if you re visiting pittsburgh rent a car and head southeast to the small mountain community of mill run to see fallingwater does the word masterpiece get overused perhaps but a visit to the unesco world heritage site makes a compelling case that this former residence dramatically cantilevered over an active waterfall is architect frank lloyd wright s crowning achievement even with ongoing preservation work the excursion is well worth planning ahead entry is timed and ticketed so book in advance docents offer encyclopedic insights and you ll have time to study the original furnishings artwork and design elements that remain meticulously preserved including a fireplace outfitted with a crane arm kettle perfect for imagined evenings in the sunken living room continue the theme of vertiginous water with the five minute drive south to ohiopyle state park spanning 20 500 acres of appalachian wilderness the park contains 79 miles of trails and more than 30 cascading streams hike to cucumber falls or meadow run for primo waterfall action and in the summer months cool off by taking a dip conditions permitting if you re short on time you can view ohiopyle falls from an observation area just off main street where kayakers often jettison themselves off the 20 foot drop into the youghiogheny river for a more adrenaline fueled finale join a guided white water rafting trip through the class iii and iv rapids of the lower yough jennifer hope choi rhode island for lighthouses lobster rolls and haunted lore newport is famous for its gilded age mansions many of which are open for tours photo by kumar mehul unsplash start narragansett bay end newport distance 45 miles rhode island s license plate reads ocean state and a drive along even a slice of its 400 mile shoreline makes the nickname obvious impressive for a state only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide this coastal route passes lighthouses scattered islands and stretches where you re practically driving on the sand start at point judith lighthouse a brick beacon used during world war ii before heading north on ocean road as it hugs the shoreline stop at black point trailhead to photograph the ruins of a century old carriage house or hike the easy 1 8 mile trail to sweeping views of narragansett bay in narragansett proper grab a chilled lobster roll and the city s namesake beer at the coast guard house or take your meal to town beach framed by the hulking towers remnants of an 1886 seaside casino continue north on route 1a and cross the jamestown verrazano bridge to jamestown an island known for its shingle style cottages and historic lighthouses including beavertail which also houses a shipwreck museum at fort wetherill state park trails wind past abandoned wwii structures and down to a quiet beach a scene from wes anderson s moonrise kingdom was filmed here get a milkshake or ice cream sundae at sugar shack at the ferry wharf then drive over the newport bridge and detour along ocean avenue for views of coves and rocky outcroppings from there turn onto bellevue avenue to see newport s most famous gilded age mansions including the vanderbilt family s opulent estate check in at the vanderbilt an auberge collection property in downtown newport with pinstripe wallpapered rooms and classes in cocktail making or yachting bag customization finish at white horse tavern the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the usa and according to lore haunted for a bowl of clam chowder or the beef wellington danielle hallock vermont for snowshoeing sleigh rides and fireside inns start wilmington end stowe distance approximately 170 miles vermont infallibly feels cozy whatever the time of year winter undoubtedly takes the cider doughnut though nostalgic towns decked out for the holidays après ski haunts with fireplace seating enchanting historic inns and snow filled scenery there s a reason vermont villages are considered hallmark movie towns this four day itinerary starts in the town of wilmington one of southern vermont s tiny treasures with breakfast at dot s of vermont a lively old school diner popular with locals and visitors alike after wandering around the appealing downtown head to mount snow ski resort where you can buy a half day afternoon ticket at the window there is also a tubing park if that s more your speed the next day take the back roads on the way to woodstock the drive along forest fringed routes 100 and 106 north with sprawling farms and covered bridges is an activity unto itself in a little under two hours you ll pull into a real life postcard hop on a horse drawn sleigh ride through snow covered fields at billings farm museum reserve a riverside sugar s...