Are you planning on taking a road trip in the near future? Sure, summer may be long gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still plan a vacation or weekend getaway. Below, you’ll find a list of destinations that have proven to be quite popular destinations when you travel by car. As always, practice safe driving techniques every time you get behind the wheel. Start your engine and begin your trip!

Monterey, California

Traveling down the Pacific Coast Highway is joy enough, but you will definitely want to stop and check out Monterey, California. This destination is home to Monterey Bay Aquarium, as well as plenty of other sites that you won’t want to miss!

Glacier National Park, Montana

This is a 50-mile road in northwest Montana, which also happens to be a National Historic Landmark that cuts Glacier National Park in half. Throughout your journey, you will be taken through a variety of landscapes, such as forests, lakes and glacial-covered mountain peaks. Along the way, you’ll even be able to spot wildlife. This makes ir fun to travel by car.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway should be driven during the fall. The colors of leaves begin changing in September, but become most vibrant during October. If you’re planning on driving to or through Virginia and/or North Carolina, then this is a route you should pursue.

Olympic Peninsula

Starting off on Highway 101 in Seattle, this 330-mile loop will show you the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. During this drive, you’ll be able to spot beautiful shorelines, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains, rainforests, and so much more.

Brandywine Valley

This 12-mile stretch is located between southern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. You will drive through the pristine countryside of the Brandywine Valley, the 1,077 acre-Longwood Gardens, and outdoor topiary and spring-fed lakes.

Ready to Travel By Car?

If you’re ready to hit the road and travel, perhaps try one of the paths detailed above. Of course, there are plenty of beautiful destinations to hit — stretched all over the world. Wherever you travel by car make sure to drive with caution and care!