by Open Road Archive | Oct 1, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 78
Heading east out of Leeds, Alabama, U.S. Route 78 takes us on a scenic and steady 15-mile journey through a mix of small-town charm, suburban growth, and rolling Appalachian foothills as we make our way toward the unincorporated community of Chulavista. This segment...
by Open Road Archive | Sep 27, 2024 | City Streets
Explore a short but scenic drive along the Barber Motorsports Parkway, a 2-mile stretch of road that serves as the gateway to one of Alabama’s most iconic destinations for motorsports fans: the Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Nestled just east of Birmingham near...
by Open Road Archive | Sep 25, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 78
Join us as we drive America’s Highways for 3 miles west along U.S. Highway 78 through the city of Leeds, Alabama—a small yet bustling community nestled just east of Birmingham in Jefferson County. Our drive begins on the eastern side of Leeds at the intersection...
by Open Road Archive | Sep 20, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System
Leaving Pell City behind, we head south on U.S. Route 231 for a scenic 17-mile drive toward the small town of Vincent, Alabama. This stretch of US-231 begins at the junction with U.S. Highway 78 on the south side of Pell City, not far from the shores of Logan Martin...
by Open Road Archive | Sep 18, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 78
If you’re looking for a short but scenic ride through east-central Alabama, the stretch of U.S. Route 78 from Riverside to Pell City offers just the right blend of peaceful riverside views and small-town charm. Clocking in at just under 5 miles, this westbound route...
