Highway 12, Utah
Found along Southern Utah, Highway 12 is one of the most scenic drives on this list. This route follows red rock country with towering mesas and beautiful buttes. It will take you past Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument, before leading you up to the edge of Capital Reef National Park. The most outstanding portion of this road is found between the town of Escalante and Boulder, it features a road carved onto a narrow perch that drops down on both sides to offer a one-of-a-kind view of the surrounding landscape. It is the kind of view that will make you feel like you are flying.
Detour: If you want to explore the slot canyons or Coyote Gulch, make sure to drive down Hole-in-the-Rock Road and into Grand Staircase Escalante.