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Discovering America’s Hidden Gem Road Trips

Imagine your most memorable road trip: perhaps it was spent with family, friends, or even a beloved pet. Picture the feeling of the window down, the breeze flowing through your hair, and your favorite music filling the air. If you’re yearning for that experience again, a curated travel company known as Journeyscape has some exciting suggestions for your next adventure on the open road.

In November, Journeyscape introduced an intriguing list of “hidden gem” road trip routes across the United States, highlighting The Roller Coaster Tour as the premier hidden gem road trip in the country.

The selection process involved a comprehensive review of U.S.-based road trips provided by Hertz, a major car rental service. Journeyscape’s team analyzed each route by looking at various factors, including the number of stops, duration, states traversed, and total mileage. They further assessed the routes through Tripadvisor, focusing on the number of landmarks, restaurants (especially those with four stars or higher), and hotels that offer accommodations for travelers.

To develop a clear ranking, they assigned starting and destination counts for each journey, calculating the percentage of hotels and restaurants that hold high ratings based on their established criteria. Each route ultimately received a score out of 10 based on these factors.

“The top-ranked journey in America is the nearly 3,000-mile Roller Coaster Tour, a unique experience designed for those seeking thrills at some of the finest amusement parks,” Journeyscape remarked. This tour leads adventurers to 13 top-tier rides across 10 states, featuring attractions such as Hades 360 at Mount Olympus in Wisconsin, Millennium Force at Cedar Point in Ohio, Fury 325 at Carowinds in North Carolina, and El Toro at Six Flags in New Jersey.

“Even for those who may not be roller coaster enthusiasts, this road trip offers scenic beauty and attractions for everyone,” the company continued. “The route meanders through the enchanting Great Lakes of Michigan and Erie, traveling through the Midwest and concluding on the East Coast.”

But the Roller Coaster Tour is just the beginning. Journeyscape also spotlighted other captivating routes, such as the Magical Lighthouses of Maine, an exquisite drive between York and Lubec, and the Ghost Towns of the West trail, which stretches from Bodie, California, to Chloride, Arizona, offering diverse dining experiences along the way. Furthermore, the Appalachian Trail route, spanning from Suches, Georgia, to Monson, Maine, presents an excellent opportunity for travelers eager to visit multiple states in one journey.

If you’re excited to explore even more unique road trip options, visit journeyscape.com to see the complete list of routes available. 

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