From the heart of Tennessee to the edge of the Great Lakes, this 2016 road trip explores the diverse history, culture, and landscapes of the Mid-Atlantic and eastern U.S. Highlights include the music cities of Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, the coastal charm of Charleston and Myrtle Beach, and the historical weight of Washington, DC and Gettysburg. The journey continues through Pennsylvaniaβs rich interior β Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, and State College β before heading north to Niagara Falls and west through Erie, Ashtabula, and a scenic bypass around Cleveland. A final stretch through Columbus and Dayton rounds out this unforgettable ride through American heritage.
Drive 11 miles west along U.S. Route 62 from the Mississippi River at the Illinois state line to Interstate 57 in Charleston, Missouri. This flat and fertile route connects historic Cairo, Illinois with Missouriβs Bootheel farmland and I-57βs major northβsouth corridor.
Take a short but powerful drive along U.S. Route 62 from U.S. Highway 51 to Fort Defiance, Illinois, and on into Missouri. Explore the historic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and cross the Cairo Mississippi River Bridge into the heart of America.
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 51 from Wickliffe, Kentucky to the Illinois state line, crossing the historic Ohio River bridge into Cairo. Discover river towns, trusswork, and a glimpse of America’s inland waterways.
Explore a scenic 22-mile drive along U.S. Route 62 and KY-286 from Paducah to Wickliffe, Kentucky. Discover river levees, farmland, and the historic charm of the Mississippi Valleyβs edge.
Drive 2.5 miles along Kentucky Route 998 (Olivet Church Road) in Paducah, Kentucky, connecting U.S. Highways 60 and 62 through a mix of suburban growth and rural charm.
Drive 80 miles along Interstate 69 from Henderson to Eddyville, Kentucky β a modern route built atop Kentuckyβs historic parkways. This scenic journey highlights rural landscapes, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, and the state’s role in the I-69 national corridor.
Take a brief but pivotal ride along U.S. Route 41 from Interstate 69 in Evansville, Indiana to the Kentucky state line. This 1-mile drive showcases a vital cross-river connector between Indiana and Kentucky, leading directly to the famed twin bridges into Henderson.
Drive Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Evansville, Indiana β a 114-mile stretch through southern Indianaβs farmland, forests, and rural communities. Follow I-69 as it winds past Crane and connects with I-64 on its way to U.S. 41 in Evansville.
Drive 48 miles along Indiana State Road 37 from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonβcapturing a now-lost version of the highway before its full transformation into Interstate 69.
Take a scenic urban drive through Indianapolis along I-70, I-65, and I-465, exploring the heart of the Hoosier Stateβs highway system. From the east side beltway to downtown and back west, follow a route that showcases the cityβs energy, history, and infrastructure evolution.
Drive 4 miles south on Interstate 65 through downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Explore how this vital urban corridor connects city neighborhoods and has changed since the major North Split reconstruction was completed in 2023.
Take a quick westbound drive on Interstate 465 in Indianapolis from I-65 to Indiana 37. Explore this key beltway segment along the southern edge of the city as it links major routes and evolving corridors.