From 1,000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz:
California's Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) has appeared in countless commercials and traveler's itineraries. But there are plenty of other scenic American byways that shouldn't be missed.
Natchez Trace Parkway – Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
Blue Ridge Parkway – North Carolina, Virginia
U.S. 101 – Oregon
Route 100 – Vermont
Skyline Drive – Virginia
If you have a soft spot for dioramas or are still unsure exactly how electricity works, these excellent museums can provide enlightening, entertaining detours.
Museum Of Science – Boston
Field Museum – Chicago
Denver Museum Of Nature And Science – Denver
American Museum Of Natural History – New York
The Franklin Institute – Philadelphia
Exploratorium – San Francisco
