The Southwest is a land of bold colors, vast horizons, and ancient stories etched into stone. From Arizonaβs cactus-lined highways to the red rock canyons of Utah, this region is tailor-made for epic road trips. With every mile, the scenery shiftsβfrom high desert plateaus to deep gorges, salt flats to forested mountainsβmaking it one of the most visually dynamic regions in the United States.
In Arizona and New Mexico, historic routes like U.S. 66 and U.S. 60 weave through sun-baked towns and dramatic landscapes filled with Native American and Old West history. You'll pass through places where the past feels just a step awayβabandoned trading posts, mission churches, and ancient cliff dwellings. Meanwhile, cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Phoenix provide vibrant detours full of culture, art, and food.
Utah and Nevada offer some of the most otherworldly drives in America. Cruise through Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, or the Bonneville Salt Flats, and youβll understand why so many filmmakers choose this region to stand in for distant planets. Whether you're following scenic byways or remote backroads, the Southwest is all about scale, solitude, and the kind of beauty that humbles you behind the wheel.
Take a short but storied drive through Ash Fork, Arizona on Historic Route 66. Explore Park and Lewis Avenues, see remnants of Route 66βs glory days, and learn why this small town was once Hollywood’s backdrop and a crossroads of American transport.
Take a scenic drive along Arizona Route 64 from Valle to Williams, Arizona. This 28-mile journey winds through desert plains and into Kaibab National Forest, ending in the historic mountain town of Williams near Interstate 40 and Route 66.
Follow Arizona Route 64 from Tusayan to Grand Canyon National Park in this short but iconic 6-mile drive through Kaibab National Forest to the South Rim’s main entrance and visitor area.
Take a scenic drive along Arizona Route 64 from Valle to Tusayan, the gateway to Grand Canyon National Park. Explore forested highlands, tourist stops, and historic attractions on this essential 25-mile approach to the South Rim.
Take a scenic drive from Flagstaff to Valle, Arizona along U.S. Route 180. Explore the San Francisco Peaks, Kaibab National Forest, and volcanic landmarks on this 49-mile route to the Grand Canyon.
Cruise along 7.6 miles of Historic Route 66 through Flagstaff, Arizona, where pine forests meet railroad history and neon-lit nostalgia. Discover why this northern Arizona town remains a beloved waypoint along Americaβs Main Street.
Take a short but powerful detour off I-40 in Arizona as we follow Meteor Crater Road to one of Earthβs best-preserved meteorite impact sites. This 6-mile route through the high desert offers cosmic history, sweeping views, and a front-row seat to an extraterrestrial collision.
Travel 5 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Thoreau, New Mexico, to the Continental Divide. Experience a short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road through the Navajo Nation, climbing to a historic milestone where east meets west.
Experience a quiet 10-mile journey along Historic Route 66 from Prewitt to Thoreau, New Mexico, where high desert scenery, roadside relics, and timeless history create a peaceful Southwest drive.
Follow a 5-mile stretch of New Mexico Highway 333 / Historic Route 66 from Tijeras to Carnuel, winding through the Sandia Mountains and into Albuquerqueβs eastern edge on a road steeped in history.