{"id":9271,"date":"2021-12-15T17:15:47","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T17:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=9271"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:49:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:49:28","slug":"15-best-places-to-road-trip-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/road-trips\/15-best-places-to-road-trip-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Places to Road Trip in the US in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Travel can open our eyes to the beauty of the world. It gets us out of our comfort zone and brings new experiences that make us better people. That\u2019s why it is so often on our list of New Year\u2019s resolutions\u2014though the past few years have changed how that looks. But even with always-shifting travel restrictions, there is one type of trip that will never go out of style: the road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life on the open road has always been a part of American culture. Our vast highways don\u2019t just carry consumer goods\u2014they carry hopes, dreams and memories. And recently, the classic road trip is experiencing a renaissance. A 4-wheel drive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/luxury-cars\/\">SUV<\/a> can make your journey unforgettable. Where will you go this year? Use our road trip planner to discover new destinations throughout the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come along on some of SIXT&#8217;s favorite places to road trip in the US:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#coudersport_pa\">Coudersport, PA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lake_powell_ut\">Lake Powell, UT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#holbrook_az\">Holbrook, AZ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lincoln_mt\">Lincoln, MT<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#new_ulm_mn\">New Ulm, MN<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#key_west_fl\">Key West, FL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#glenwood_springs_co\">Glenwood Springs, CO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#port_arthur_tx\">Port Arthur, TX<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rainier_wa\">Mount Rainier, WA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#goodsprings_nv\">Goodsprings, NV<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#st_joseph_mo\">St. Joseph, MO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vicksburg_ms\">Vicksburg, MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#asheville_nc\">Asheville, NC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bar_harbor_me\">Bar Harbor, ME<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#monroe_ut\">Monroe, UT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coudersport_pa\"><strong>1. Coudersport, PA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Coudersport-PA-Stargazing-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9276 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Coudersport-PA-Stargazing-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Coudersport-PA-Stargazing-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Coudersport-PA-Stargazing-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Coudersport-PA-Stargazing-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Coudersport-PA-Stargazing-1-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Starry Eastern skies in Cherry Springs State Park<br><strong>What to drive: <\/strong>Mercedes-Benz G Class<br><br>Designated a Gold Level Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, Cherry Springs is one of the top places in the country for stargazing. You might even see an asteroid, a meteor shower, the Northern Lights or the Milky Way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1j0YaMWsSvCifvUwD3TjwA7ele0SZpfOz&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lake_powell_ut\"><strong>2. Lake Powell, UT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Lake-Powell-UT-Sunset-Mesas.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9277 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/750;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Lake-Powell-UT-Sunset-Mesas.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Lake-Powell-UT-Sunset-Mesas-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Lake-Powell-UT-Sunset-Mesas-768x576.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Starry Western skies in Natural Bridges National Monument<br><strong>What to drive: <\/strong>Range Rover Sport<br><br>The second lunar eclipse takes place in the early morning on November 8 and will be best viewed from the western United States. Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah was the world\u2019s first International Dark Sky Park and remains dedicated to preserving dark sky environments. It\u2019s popular with photographers and stargazers\u2014check out the Milky Way rising over Owachomo Bridge while you\u2019re there for the eclipse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Y6k29wOza17WrbdTN6X1-4nBSi_jSfa3&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"holbrook_az\"><strong>3. Holbrook, AZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Holbrook-AZ-Painted-Desert.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9278 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Holbrook-AZ-Painted-Desert.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Holbrook-AZ-Painted-Desert-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Holbrook-AZ-Painted-Desert-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Classic Route 66<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Mini Cooper convertible <br><br>No road trip planner is complete without Route 66. Many people think of the ending of Route 66 in Santa Monica when they picture this iconic California road trip\u2014but it\u2019s actually best to fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/los-angeles\/los-angeles-airport\/\">Los Angeles Airport<\/a>, rent a car and hit the road toward Holbrook, Arizona. Along the way, you\u2019ll drive through the Angeles National Forest and the Mojave National Preserve. When you reach Holbrook, head north to the Painted Desert and then end your Route 66 road trip in the Petrified Forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=17JgtMmE6ZcgudZAFO6ntq3htIyFXMCE0&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lincoln_mt\"><strong>4. Lincoln, MT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Sculpture-in-the-Wild-Tree-Circus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9279 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/668;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Sculpture-in-the-Wild-Tree-Circus.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Sculpture-in-the-Wild-Tree-Circus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Sculpture-in-the-Wild-Tree-Circus-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see<\/strong>: Incredible art at Sculpture in the Wild<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Jeep Wrangler<br><br>Montana is known as Big Sky Country, but some of the best sights are actually on the ground. The Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture Park is the perfect destination for an art lovers\u2019 road trip. Located a little over an hour from both Missoula and Helena, the 26-acre sculpture park celebrates the rich heritage of the Blackfoot Valley with 14 large-scale installations and a rotating guest sculpture. Go ahead and bring Fido on this road trip\u2014dogs are allowed on leash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1f3KznMgNUhfv_gPXuIRyQVunNqHAMb2a&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new_ulm_mn\"><strong>5. New Ulm, MN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-New-Ulm-MN-Fall-Foliage.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9280 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/664;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-New-Ulm-MN-Fall-Foliage.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-New-Ulm-MN-Fall-Foliage-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-New-Ulm-MN-Fall-Foliage-768x510.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Quintessential fall foliage<br><strong>What to drive: <\/strong>BMW 8 Series Coupe<br><br>Leaf peeping is a time-honored tradition for much of the northern United States\u2014and if you haven\u2019t experienced it, this is the year. New Ulm is one of the best places to go on a road trip in the fall. Rent a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/minneapolis-mn\/minneapolis-st-paul-airport\/\">Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport<\/a> and follow the Minnesota River 95 miles southwest to New Ulm. Stop off at the stunning viewpoints in La Sueur, St. Peter and Mankato, then head to your final stop, the Hermann Heights Monument in New Ulm, for an amazing view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1dKPSn8og_Wv3-3ifiUE427grnMfB1uLC&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key_west_fl\"><strong>6. Key West, FL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"551\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Key-West-FL-Oversea-Highway.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9281 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/551;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Key-West-FL-Oversea-Highway.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Key-West-FL-Oversea-Highway-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Key-West-FL-Oversea-Highway-768x423.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Tropical vibes along theOverseas Highway<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Audi A5 convertible<br><br>Need an escape from wintery weather? A road trip to Key West could be in your future. The bridges connecting the Keys are a breathtaking feat of humanity\u2014you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re floating on the water. Start in Miami for a shorter, 100-mile trip, or tour Florida\u2019s east coast with a 370-mile trip from Tampa. Either way, you\u2019ll end your trip in Key West, one of the most tropical places on the planet. Stop into Lagerheads Beach Bar for an incredible sunset view and super-fresh fish tacos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1FH96NJgO9D9S0a2QHaSKgmtuaFaSvQi6&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glenwood_springs_co\"><strong>7. Glenwood Springs, CO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Glenwood-Springs-Mountain-Drive.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9282 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Glenwood-Springs-Mountain-Drive.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Glenwood-Springs-Mountain-Drive-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Glenwood-Springs-Mountain-Drive-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Secluded mountain views<br><strong>What to drive: <\/strong>Jeep Grand Cherokee<br><br>The Colorado Rockies are filled with quaint, remote towns\u2014but Glenwood Springs is one of the best places to road trip in the mountains. With fishing, rafting, hiking, and snow sports, this is a mountain wonderland year-round. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/denver\/denver-airport\/\">Denver International Airport<\/a>, your 180-mile journey will take you through the best the Rockies have to offer, including Vail and Aspen. Once you reach town, stop by CO Ranch House for a steak\u2014or elk, buffalo, or trout\u2014then hit Sweet ColoraDough for dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=113N9S2Xa7DHUs2iFsxuxFDGR8Y_5EyOA&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"port_arthur_tx\"><strong>8. Port Arthur, TX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Port-Arthur-TX-Cajun-Crawfish.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9283 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Port-Arthur-TX-Cajun-Crawfish.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Port-Arthur-TX-Cajun-Crawfish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Port-Arthur-TX-Cajun-Crawfish-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Port Arthur Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Plate after plate of incredible food <br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: BMW 2 Series Coupe<br><br>When you think \u201cfoodie road trip,\u201d Houston may not be the first city that comes to mind. Yet it\u2019s the fourth-largest city in the country\u2014and may be the largest melting pot. Get Viet-Cajun at Cajun Kitchen, barbecue at Killen\u2019s, and chicken-fried steak at Frank\u2019s Americana Revival. Then head east on Route 10 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/houston\/houston-george-bush-airport\/\">Houston George Bush Airport<\/a> to visit The Cuban Caf\u00e9 in Baytown for the best sandwiches and Cuban coffee this side of the Gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=17YG3BfugTj88Gzclmy5tOsPZatmV-HA_&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mount_rainier_wa\"><strong>9. Mount Rainier, WA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Rainier-WA-Mount-Rainier-National-Park-Wildflowers.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9284 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Rainier-WA-Mount-Rainier-National-Park-Wildflowers.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Rainier-WA-Mount-Rainier-National-Park-Wildflowers-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Rainier-WA-Mount-Rainier-National-Park-Wildflowers-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Fields of colorful wildflowers<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Range Rover<br><br>Mount Rainier is one of the most famous places in the country for wildflowers, and in July and August, it\u2019s easy to see why. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/seattle\/seattle-tacoma-int-airport\/\">Seattle-Tacoma International Airport<\/a>, head 55 miles south and make Rainer your home base for exploring Mount Rainier National Park. There\u2019s some debate whether Paradise, on the mountain\u2019s south slope, or Sunrise, to the north, is the best viewing spot, but one thing is certain\u2014this road trip never disappoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1MqKZsp_WXK5DZSR9nYB6zm9NDE904NZK&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goodsprings_nv\"><strong>10. Goodsprings, NV<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Goodsprings-NV-Pioneer-Saloon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9285 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/665;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Goodsprings-NV-Pioneer-Saloon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Goodsprings-NV-Pioneer-Saloon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Goodsprings-NV-Pioneer-Saloon-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada. Image via Travel Nevada\/C2 Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> The (haunted) past in the present<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: BMW X3<br><br>Some people want to know the best places to go on a road trip for food or scenery\u2014and others want to visit creepy, haunted ghost towns. Goodsprings, Nevada makes that list, and better yet, it\u2019s just 35 miles south of Las Vegas. Goodsprings was once the richest mining town in the county, and you can still see its historic saloon, general store and elementary school, among other spooky buildings. Fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/las-vegas\/las-vegas-mccarran-airport\/\">Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport<\/a> and enjoy the casinos and pool parties of Sin City before embarking on your road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Tie44DriPpDsfehxw66tLAZ9LBvhfGGT&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"st_joseph_mo\"><strong>11. St. Joseph, MO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-St-Joseph-MO-Krug-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9286 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-St-Joseph-MO-Krug-Park.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-St-Joseph-MO-Krug-Park-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-St-Joseph-MO-Krug-Park-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Historic landmarks along the Pony Express Trail<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Chrysler Pacifica<br><br>If you\u2019re a history buff, you might have seen the Freedom Trail in Boston and the Civil War landmarks in Gettysburg. But you probably haven\u2019t taken the Pony Express\u2014the historic trail that runs from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. In the 19th century, riders on horseback delivered mail over that 2,000-mile expanse in less than 10 days. Today, you can fuel up at Cafe Belle Epoque, then start your road trip at the the Pony Express headquarters and decide how far you want to go. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Q9eWQ4nOF8IU04QdBIM0ppjjHVXEXspK&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vicksburg_ms\"><strong>12. Vicksburg, MS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Vicksburg-MS-Bridges-Over-the-River.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9287 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/668;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Vicksburg-MS-Bridges-Over-the-River.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Vicksburg-MS-Bridges-Over-the-River-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Vicksburg-MS-Bridges-Over-the-River-768x513.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Music venues and highlights on the Blues Highway<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Ford Mustang GT convertible<br><br>There\u2019s no shortage of best places to road trip for music in the United States: Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville and more. But you\u2019re no tourist. If you want to mingle with locals and hear the real story behind the history, you have to road trip along the Mississippi Delta. Start in Memphis, where you can visit Beale Street and the Hall of Fame Museum before heading south on Route 61. Stop off in Clarksdale\u2019s adorable downtown for jazz and art, and the Onward Store in Rolling Fork for live music and a classic country feel. It\u2019s about 235 miles overall, and so worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1GEZCZOlHxMUbxIJ-jo0zb58nFHPzOL_Q&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asheville_nc\"><strong>13. Asheville, NC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Asheville-NC-Appalachians-Drive.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9288 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Asheville-NC-Appalachians-Drive.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Asheville-NC-Appalachians-Drive-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Asheville-NC-Appalachians-Drive-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Romantic scenery and places to get close<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: BMW Z4 convertible<br><br>North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and a road trip to Asheville will reveal all the reasons why. This city of 90,000 is famous for its hiking, biking, and waterfalls, but it also has plenty of indoor activities, with museums, breweries and more. It\u2019s the perfect road trip destination for you and your special someone. When you start at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/atlanta\/atlanta-hartsfield-airport\/\">Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport<\/a>, you\u2019ll drive through the best of the Appalachians. You can even stop off in Athens to check out its gorgeous antebellum architecture. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/atlanta\/\">Rent a car near you in Atlanta<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1mNkGYqLY3JDriSP1bAMzmlxmtO7P7G23&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bar_harbor_me\"><strong>14. Bar Harbor, ME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"642\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Bar-Harbor-ME-Acadia-National-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9289 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/642;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Bar-Harbor-ME-Acadia-National-Park.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Bar-Harbor-ME-Acadia-National-Park-300x193.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Bar-Harbor-ME-Acadia-National-Park-768x493.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Plenty of adventure in Acadia National Park<br><strong>What to drive: <\/strong>Toyota Tundra<br><br>Yosemite and Yellowstone aren\u2019t the only national parks that are among the best places to go on a road trip. Acadia National Park is one of the top-ten most visited parks in the United States, with more than three million guests per year. Bar Harbor is your home base, so get a table at The Veranda for farm-to-table food and ocean views. Then it\u2019s time to get going: Whether you go in the winter for snow shoeing and cross-country skiing or the summer for hiking and biking, there\u2019s no shortage of adventure in Acadia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1HOX7DbG5FRpx57D8S8AGJpDau8MgdUCe&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monroe_ut\"><strong>15. Monroe, UT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Monroe-UT-Mystic-Hot-Springs.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9290 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/662;width:1024px;height:683px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Monroe-UT-Mystic-Hot-Springs.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Monroe-UT-Mystic-Hot-Springs-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Best-Road-Trips-Monroe-UT-Mystic-Hot-Springs-768x508.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Steamy hidden pools atMystic Hot Springs<br><strong>What to drive<\/strong>: Chevrolet Tahoe<br><br>Half the fun of a road trip is finding secluded spaces that make it feel like you\u2019re the first one who discovered them. Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe is one of those places. Relax in natural hot springs at the edge of the wilderness, with only the sounds of llamas as your soundtrack. Yes, the farm has llamas, emus and goats. Monroe is about 175 miles south of Salt Lake City and just a short drive from both Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where you can see some of Utah\u2019s famous rock formations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1raE3tmEOmVPkBqLmQEaxWSviAAHVstNh&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='683'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to leave travel off your New Year\u2019s resolution list. 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