Take a scenic 6-mile drive along U.S. Route 72 from Tuscumbia to Florence, Alabama, crossing the Tennessee River and passing through the heart of the Muscle Shoals region—rich with music history and Southern charm.

The 🌊 Waterfront tag is used for routes, segments, or destinations that run directly alongside bodies of water. This includes scenic stretches along oceans, bays, rivers, or lakes where the water is a visible and prominent feature of the journey. Whether it's a coastal highway hugging the shoreline or a quiet road tracing the edge of a reservoir, this tag highlights those drives where water views are part of the appeal.
Many waterfront routes offer unique landscapes, with opportunities for pull-offs, boardwalks, or access to beaches and piers. Travelers can expect shifting light, reflective vistas, and the rhythmic presence of waves or currents nearby.

Take a scenic 6-mile drive along U.S. Route 72 from Tuscumbia to Florence, Alabama, crossing the Tennessee River and passing through the heart of the Muscle Shoals region—rich with music history and Southern charm.
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Travel Missouri Route Z from Powellville to St. Robert and discover Hooker Cut, Devils Elbow, and classic Route 66 charm. This short but scenic drive offers engineering history, river views, and quirky roadside attractions.

Take a peaceful drive through Meramec State Park via Missouri Highway 185 Spur, a 6-mile loop featuring forested hollows, deer sightings, river access, and Fisher Cave. Explore the natural beauty of this scenic Ozark retreat near Sullivan, Missouri.

Take a short scenic drive through the Riverside Drive Tunnels in Tulsa, Oklahoma, alongside the Arkansas River and The Gathering Place. Explore this beautifully designed urban stretch in both directions with us.

Take a 15-mile drive along Interstate 540 from Fort Smith to Van Buren, Arkansas. Cross the Arkansas River, explore key interchanges, and discover how this short route connects history, nature, and infrastructure in the Arkansas River Valley.

Take a drive along Interstate 229 through St. Joseph, Missouri—a rare double-deck freeway tracing the Missouri River. Explore this 7-mile route before its upcoming decommissioning changes the landscape forever.

Explore the scenic and historic Kansas Highway K-7 from Troy to the Nebraska state line. Travel past farmland, wooded hills, and the Four State Lookout along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway.

Follow the final mile of Route 66 to its symbolic end on the Santa Monica Pier. This short scenic drive along Colorado Avenue marks the iconic conclusion of America’s most historic highway.

Drive U.S. Route 41 southbound in Henderson, Kentucky, from the Ohio River at the Indiana state line to Interstate 69. Explore river views, historic highway alignments, and the modern I-69 interchange on this short but scenic route.

Take a scenic ride around the Cincinnati Bypass on Interstate 275’s west loop, traveling 43 miles through Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Explore river crossings, suburban hubs, and quiet countryside along this cross-state highway route.

Explore northeast Texas on a scenic drive along U.S. Route 380 from Greenville to McKinney. See small towns, Lavon Lake, and rapid suburban growth in this 2018 time capsule journey.

Drive America’s Highways along Interstate 71 through Louisville, Kentucky, from Interstate 265 to downtown’s Spaghetti Junction and Interstate 65. Explore suburban sprawl, riverfront views, and the city’s bustling core on this short but dynamic urban stretch.