Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives
In news just released by Goodyear, their national survey reveals that 70% of Americans are planning one fall road trip. Here are Goodyear’s suggestions for the 50 most comfortable touring drives---and yes, they just happen to be along America’s Byways!
Gary Medalis, general manager for Goodyear consumer tires, said, "These top 50 touring drives encompass comfort and scenery to enhance the trip and are all within reasonable distance of major metropolitan areas."
This page does not constitute an endorsement of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company by FHWA or any of its employees.
-
Fine Wines and Wineries on the Delaware River Scenic Byway
Updated Nov 1, 2012
in A Taste of America on America's Byways, Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives, and The Holidays with Friends and Family With more than two centuries' experience to draw upon and landscapes that are not only beautiful but productive, wineries near the Delaware River Scenic Byway present a combination of great scenic vistas and great-tasting wine.
Related:- Agriculture, Cultural Experiences, Food And Drink, Wineries
-
Take an Extraordinary Drive on the Merritt Parkway
Sep 26, 2003
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives The Merritt Parkway, one of the only roads listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boasts a distinction usually reserved for buildings or battlefields. Many locals consider the Byway the heart of their communities. Drive the byway and see for yourself why it inspires both reverence and devotion.
- Related:
- History, Nature, Scenic Views
-
Hike Arroyo Seco and Escape the Urban Landscape
Updated Apr 25, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, Get Outdoors! And Go Hiking, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Take a break from a fast-paced urban lifestyle to hike the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway corridor from the City of Los Angeles to the top of Mount Wilson along public lands.
- Related:
- Hiking, Urban Adventures
-
The Cycling Challenge of Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Updated Jan 18, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Outdoors! And Go Biking, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Soaring altitudes, steep inclines, ice-cold mountain lakes, and a winding road. Sound like a recipe for a true road biking challenge? It is— follow the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway in California for an experience you won’t forget.
- Related:
- Outdoor Recreation, Road Biking
-
Drive the Stunning Pacific Coastline on the San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway
Updated Jan 9, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway is more than just a path from one point to another; this wonderful drive is a destination in itself. Activities along the byway promise to satisfy any of your adventurous desires.
- Related:
- Beaches, Cultural Experiences, Ocean Views
-
Driving the Mother Road - Highlights of Historic Route 66
Updated Jan 21, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Route 66 means different things to different people, but freedom is always a common theme. Known during its heyday as America's Main Street, the byway holds a special place in the collective consciousness as the herald of a new era of travel.
-
Connect Past and Present on America's First Transcontinental Highway
Apr 13, 2007
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives In 1912, the Lincoln Highway project was started in short, mile-sized pieces called seedling miles to illustrate the benefits of paved roads.
- Related:
- Cultural Experiences, Transportation History
-
Dazzling Fall Displays on Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway
Updated Sep 4, 2012
in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives As the lazy summer days draw to a close, Mother Nature begins to paint a dazzling display of vivid autumn color. Travel Delaware's Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway, where you’ll find some of the finest fall foliage in the nation.
- Related:
- Autumn Getaways, Estates, Fall Foliage, State Parks
-
The Historic National Road--A Route into America's Roots
Updated Jan 18, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Whether you're an enthusiastic history buff or a more future-oriented individual, you will find a visit to the Historic National Road an exciting way to spend your present. Follow the "road that built the nation" through six states--Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois--and find yourself caught up in the spirit of the byway.
-
Appalachian Culture and History on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Apr 15, 2008
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives The diverse history and culture of the southern Appalachian Mountains awaits you along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, and historic structures complement views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. While traveling this road, view the smoke-like haze that gives the Smoky Mountains their name.
-
A Fishing "Journey" on Maryland's "Hallowed Ground" Scenic Byway
Updated Apr 26, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Outdoors! And Go Fishing, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives They say a bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work. Fortunately, you’re not likely to have a bad day fishing when you’re surrounded by the natural beauty of the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Scenic Byway in Maryland.
- Related:
- Fishing, Presidential History
-
Visit our Nation's Roots along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Updated Jan 18, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives The George Washington Memorial Parkway passes monuments and memorials, wildlife preserves and historic homes, majestic waterfalls and scenic overlooks, all connected by a roadway designed for pleasure driving. It is a memorial to the first president of our nation.
- Related:
- Cemeteries, Mansions, Nature, Presidential History
-
Endless Museums Along Baltimore's Historic Charles Street
Updated Jan 14, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Your Charles Street journey will take you from churches and houses to insane asylums. Explore manifold collections including fine art, manuscripts, ecclesiastical garments, and artifacts from across the globe. Tour the byway and discover the museum adventure of a lifetime!
-
Cruise Detroit's Main Street: Woodward Avenue
Sep 24, 2003
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Welcome to Detroit's main drag: Woodward Avenue. Follow the Detroit River, an American Heritage River, as you travel the past and present of automotive genius.
- Related:
- Automobile History, Culture, History, Urban Adventures
-
Adventures along Stevens Pass Greenway
Aug 20, 2009
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Stevens Pass Greenway travels through areas diverse and rich in beauty, verdant and green: from the saltwater port of Everett, through the grandeur of the Cascade Mountains, to the sunny fields and orchards of Wenatchee.
- Related:
- Culture, Scenic Views
-
Go Rough Riding on the Red Rock Scenic Byway
Sep 30, 2010
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall, Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to get out into stunning scenery on the back of a bike? Sedona, on the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Arizona, is an up-and-coming destination in the mountain-biking world, due to its varied terrains, trails for every skill level, and amazing views -- all of which you can enjoy year-round.
- Related:
- Desert Trips, Mountain Biking, Scenic Views
-
Discover New Heights on the Chinook Scenic Byway
Updated May 15, 2013
in Get Outdoors! And Go Hiking and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Enjoy hiking? Then you will revel in the variety of trails along the Chinook Scenic Byway in Washington. Spectacular scenery awaits you with the byway’s every twist and turn, and every stop offers a new trail to tread.
- Related:
- Hiking, Mountain Trips
-
Uplifting Paths to Adventure on the Mountains to Sound Greenway
Updated Apr 25, 2013
in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, Get Outdoors! And Go Hiking, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Paths to unknown adventures await you just minutes from the Seattle suburbs. Get away from the busy city and discover hundreds of miles of trails starting on or near the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
- Related:
- Hiking, Mountain Trips, Wilderness
-
Get Away from Winter in the Florida Keys
Updated Jun 28, 2012
in Getaways: Escaping the Cold and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Need a refreshing winter getaway from the bitter cold? Come to the Florida Keys Scenic Highway, where you can warm up and experience adventures beyond imagining.
- Related:
- Beaches, Bridges, Lighthouses, Water Recreation, Winter Activities, Winter Getaways
-
Peer into Watery Depths on the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway
Updated Jun 28, 2012
in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Indulge in one of the famous glass bottom boat tours at Silver Springs Park for a nostalgic adventure along the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway. Through the clear glass windows set into the boat's hull, see dozens of species of fish, snails, clams, crawfish, and turtles swim below you - no scuba gear required!
- Related:
- Boat Tours, Endangered Species, Nature Watching
-
Enjoying the Water World of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
Updated Nov 30, 2012
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives, and The Holidays with Friends and Family Race the kids to the coast and dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway of Florida during your journey along A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway. With miles and miles of golden sand beaches, you will have plenty of space to spread out with buckets and blankets!
- Related:
- Beaches, Family Activities, Ocean Views, Water Recreation
-
Explore the Old West on the Lariat Loop
Updated Jan 9, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives A scenic drive with more than natural beauty? Come to the Lariat Loop near Denver, Colorado, for scenic beauty and more: diverting museums, good entertainment, tantalizing cuisine, and the open range with elbow room for hunting, hiking, and horseplay. Here is diversity with density; the byway's forty miles are crammed with cultural, natural, and historic landmarks. Best of all, as Colorado's only urban byway, it's less than half an hour from downtown Denver.
- Related:
- Festivals, Urban Adventures
-
“Strike it Rich” on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway
Updated Apr 25, 2013
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives and The American Experience Like veins of gold and silver, history glitters through time on the Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway in Colorado. The byway follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes to gold camps and gold mines, as well as evidence of prehistoric life, historic railroads, and some rather unusual museums.
- Related:
- American West, Historic Times And Places, Mining, Museums
-
Take a Sidetrip on the West Cascades Scenic Byway
Sep 24, 2003
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Take this 220-mile scenic alternative route between Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and discover some of the best "up-close and personal" views of thundering waterfalls, lush ancient forests, rushing whitewater, and cool, placid lakes. The West Cascades Scenic Byway intersects major routes like I-5 or Highway 97, so you can adjust your trip to enjoy shorter bits of the Byway. The Byway ends near the timber towns of Westfir and Oakridge.
- Related:
- Mountain Trips, Scenic Views
-
Trace Local History on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
Apr 17, 2008
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives From sparkling, clear lakes and streams to rolling green hills covered in lush vegetation, the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway offers a breathtaking sense of the South’s natural beauty. Known by the Cherokee as the “Great Blue Hills of God,” it’s not hard to see why these are the hills that the ancient tribe chose as their home.
-
A Journey Through Time on the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail
Nov 20, 2009
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Spanning millennia, the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail holds some residue of Earth's early history, our country's early history, and today, makes its own history. The byway links 300 museums and natural areas related to the glacial carving of our landscape, the War of 1812's Battle of Lake Erie, the Great Lakes' role in the Underground Railroad, and nature's influence over industry and way of life.
- Related:
- Geology, Historic Times And Places, Lighthouses, Nature Watching
-
Take a Break on the Amish Country Byway
Oct 6, 2003
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Take a break from the fast-paced world of cell phones, computers, fast cars, and demanding schedules, and enjoy the "simple life" found on the Amish Country Byway in Ohio. At first, you may feel as if time is standing still, but you'll soon discover that the Amish folk are highly enterprising and productive. They have simply chosen to maintain their traditional beliefs and customs, continuing a lifestyle uncomplicated by the ways of the modern-day world. As you travel the Amish Country Byway, sharing the road with horses and buggies, you will experience first-hand the Amish way of life.
- Related:
- Agriculture, Cultural Experiences, Museums
-
Feel Chills and Thrills on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route
Updated Aug 28, 2012
in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Experience the beauty of autumn in Alton, Illinois, on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route, But when the sun goes down, prepare to use your "sixth sense" in “one of the most haunted small towns in America”.
-
Short and Exciting Day Hikes on the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
Updated Jan 16, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Outdoors! And Go Hiking, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives At 11,000 feet above sea level, Mt. Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon, towers over the surrounding trees and lakes of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Take a day-hike along the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway and view this snow-covered, dormant volcano in all its frozen majesty.
- Related:
- Hiking, Mountain Trips, Waterfalls
-
Experience True New England on Connecticut State Route 169
Sep 10, 2009
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Connecticut State Route 169 declares its distinction from the urban sprawl of the East Coast with its quiet village landscapes, scenic woodlands, and quaint farmsteads amid fertile river bottoms and rolling hills.
- Related:
- Educational Opportunities, Fall Foliage, Nature Watching, Wildlife
-
Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
Updated Jan 9, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Stretching from the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, south to the banks of the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi, the Natchez Trace Parkway was named by ESPN as one of the country's top ten road biking destinations.
- Related:
- Biking, History, Native Americans, Road Biking, Scenic Views
-
Birding on the Ohio River
Updated Jun 12, 2012
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives The Ohio River Scenic Byway has been a historic travel route and an important stop on the Underground Railroad along its three states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. The river also presents bird watchers with plenty of outstanding opportunities to get a first-hand vantage point of the region’s bird life.
- Related:
- Bird Watching, Wildlife Refuges
-
Selma to Montgomery March Byway: Travel the Road to Freedom
Updated Jun 28, 2012
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives As the Selma to Montgomery March Byway winds its way from the streets of Selma, Alabama, through the gentle rolling hills of Lowndes County, and into the state's capital city of Montgomery, you will find yourself transfixed in history.
-
Natural Marvels on the Nebo Loop
Updated Sep 4, 2012
in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Starring the highest mountain in the Wasatch Mountain Range-Mount Nebo-the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway traverses amongst rustic mountain formations, dewy forest mornings, and breathtaking scenic overlooks in some of northern Utah’s finest wilderness.
- Related:
- Fall Foliage, Mountain Trips, Nature Watching, Scenic Views, Wilderness
-
Natural Wonders of the Loess Hills
Jul 1, 2009
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Come explore the Loess Hills Scenic Byway’s natural wonders that have been in the making for thousands of years. Not only is there an enormous hoard of fossils, but glaciers have also passed through the area, creating silt deposit hills that are unique to the world, save for the Yellow Hills in China.
- Related:
- Nature, Nature Watching, Scenic Views, Wildlife Viewing
-
Walk Amidst Wildflowers on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway
Updated Mar 8, 2013
in Byways in Bloom, Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Located in the heart of the Flint Hills Scenic Byway, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve offers you a chance to unwind among an amazing combination of unspoiled prairie and rare wildflowers.
- Related:
- Nature Watching, Wildflowers
-
Go Birding on the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway
Updated Jan 14, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Drive the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway through central Kansas for a birding experience that will please both novice and expert birders. Cover exciting ground at Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, two of the world's most important birding areas.
- Related:
- Bird Watching, Wildlife Refuges
-
Experience Autumn Tranquility While Camping Along Talladega Scenic Drive
Updated Apr 25, 2013
in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Travel the Talladega Scenic Drive to Mt. Cheaha, the highest point in Alabama, and savor refreshing breaths of brisk, clean autumn air.
- Related:
- Autumn Activities, Camping, Mountain Getaways, Scenic Views
-
A Winter Like No Other along Alabama's Coastal Connection
Updated Jul 10, 2012
in Getaways: Escaping the Cold and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Sick of freezing temperatures and icy roads? This winter season, escape from the cold and take a trip on Alabama’s Coastal Connection! Soak up the sunshine, stroll through beautiful gardens, or enjoy an invigorating hike as you take the perfect southern winter getaway.
- Related:
- Nature, Outdoor Recreation, Scenic Views, Winter Activities, Winter Getaways
-
Find Adventure on the Las Vegas Strip
Sep 10, 2009
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Often referred to as "The Jewel of the Desert," Las Vegas has long been recognized as the entertainment vacation capital of the country. You’ll find your ideal adventure along the Las Vegas Strip.
-
Take a Trip to Devilish Death Valley
Updated Jan 16, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives “Would you enjoy a trip to hell? You Might Enjoy a Trip to Death Valley, Now! It has all the advantages of hell without the inconveniences.”
Advertisement in Death Valley Chuckwalla magazine
April 1, 1907- Related:
- Desert Trips, National Parks, Scenic Views, Unique Adventures
-
Romantic Getaways on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
Jun 7, 2010
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Take a few days with your sweetheart on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and experience the natural beauty of its winding waterways and picturesque towns together.
- Related:
- Beaches, Castles, Cultural Experiences, Lighthouses, Romantic Escapes, Waterfalls, Wineries
-
Drive through Colorful Country on the Turquoise Trail
Updated Jan 21, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Drive the Turquoise Trail, a "back road" to glorious scenery and great discovery. See central New Mexico laid out before you from your bird's-eye view atop Sandia Crest, the magnificent summit of the Sandia Mountains. Drive back into history or revel in modern-day artistry in the old mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos.
- Related:
- Cultural Experiences, Museums, National Forest, Outdoor Recreation
-
Seek Historic and Cultural Treasures on the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway
Updated Jan 28, 2013
in Famous Americans and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Wander the beautiful grounds of Federal Hill Mansion. Savor the smooth taste of perfectly-aged bourbon. Marvel at miniature buildings. These treasures and more await you in the green fields and valleys of the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway.
-
Go Cycling along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
Jun 27, 2008
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Get Outdoors! And Go Biking, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives With over 10,000 daily commuter and recreational cyclists of all ages, 40 miles of dedicated commuter cycling lanes, and 82 miles of off-street bicycle trails, Minneapolis and its adjacent neighborhoods are celebrated as the most cycling-friendly districts in the nation.
- Related:
- Family Activities, Outdoors, Road Biking, Urban Adventures
-
Autumn Angling in the Land Between the Lakes
Updated Apr 25, 2013
in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, Get Outdoors! And Go Fishing, Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Pack your tackle box, grab your fishing gear, and take the Woodlands Trace for a relaxing autumn vacation in the Land Between The Lakes.
- Related:
- Autumn Activities, Camping, Fishing
-
History on Colorado’s Santa Fe Trail
Updated Jan 16, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Experience the Old West as you have never done before by taking a trip along the Santa Fe Trail in Colorado. Your car will become a time machine as you become immersed in the history and culture found on this fascinating byway.
-
Have Fun With History on the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway
Updated Jan 16, 2013
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Do you like to have fun outdoors and learn about local history at the same time? Then come to the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park on the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway!
-
Immerse Yourself in the Heart of Old Florida on the Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail
Updated Nov 30, 2012
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives and The Holidays with Friends and Family Cruise beneath leafy canopies into the heart of "Old Florida" on the Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail. Along with stunning views of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, and other natural areas, you'll find such historic spots as the winter home of John D. Rockefeller, the famous American industrialist and philanthropist.
