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15 Most Legendary Road Trips in America, Ranked

From cliffside coastal highways and high-alpine switchbacks to historic cross-country routes, these 15 iconic American road trips deliver the ultimate open-road adventure as of 2026.

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  1. 50/50 split-screen composite of Bixby Creek Bridge on the Pacific Coast Highway and Historic Route 66 in California.
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Spanning wave-battered Pacific cliffs, 10,000-foot alpine passes, and historic desert highways, these 15 legendary road trips showcase the most breathtaking drives across the United States as of 2026.

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