Adventures on the Road
On your next road trip, take a route less traveled.
By:
John Briley
Sometimes a good road trip means taking the road less traveled. Not to take anything away from major destination or big event road trips, but a greater sense of discovery can sometimes be gleaned by veering off the super highway and into the heart of Americana. And while there is reflective merit in simply gazing out the window at unfamiliar landscapes, straying off-the-beaten-path is more meaningful when you actually get out of your car and do something. To jumpstart your next road trip, here are 5 memorable pit stops.
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